Animal and Plant cells Flashcards
1
Q
Function of the nucleus:
A
control activities of the cell
2
Q
What does the nucleus contain?
A
genes
3
Q
What occurs in the cytoplasm?
A
chemical reactions
4
Q
What does the cell membrane control?
A
movement of substances in and out of the cell
5
Q
What takes place in the mitochondria?
A
aerobic respiration- releases energy
6
Q
Where does protein synthesis take place?
A
ribosomes
7
Q
what does the cell wall contain?
A
cellulose
8
Q
Function of cellulose:
A
strengthens cell
9
Q
Function of chlorophyll:
A
absorbs light - photosynthesis
10
Q
Why do root hair cells not contain chlorophyll?
A
underground and do not photosynthesis
11
Q
Function of vacuole:
A
keep cells rigid to support plant
12
Q
What is the Permanent vacuole filled up with?
A
cell sap