animal and plant cells Flashcards
eukaryotic
complex cells (contain genetic material, DNA, enclosed in the nucleus)
prokaryotic
simple and smaller cells (genetic material not enclosed in nucleus, eg bacteria)
whats a nucleus
it contains genetic material that controls activities of the cell
whats the cytoplasm
it is a gel like substance, where most chemical reactions happen
what is the cell membrane
it holds cell together, controls what goes in and out
whats mitochondria
where reactions for respiration take place
what do the ribosomes do
translation of genetic material in the synthesis of proteins
rigid cell wall (plant cell)
made of cellouse, supports cell and strengthens it
large vacuole (plant cell)
contains cell sap
chloroplasts (plant cell)
where photosynthesis occurs (makes food for the plant, contains green substances called chlorophyll)