Animal and Plant cells Flashcards
Name the features of an Animal Cell
Cell Membrane Cytoplasm Ribosome Mitochondria Nucleus
What is the purpose of the Cell Membrane?
Controls what goes in and what goes out of the cell
What is the purpose of the Ribosome?
Protein Synthesis
What is the name of the feature of an Animal Cell that used for respiration?
Mitochondria
What is the purpose of the Nucleus?
The nucleus controls and regulates the activities of the cell (e.g., growth and metabolism) and carries the genes
What is the name of the feature where chemical reactions take place?
Cytoplasm
Name the features of a Plant Cell
Cell Membrane Cytoplasm Ribosome Mitochondria Nucleus Permanent Vacuole Cell Wall Chloroplast
What does the Permanent Vacuole contain?
Cell sap which contains minerals and nutrients
What is the role of Chlorophyll?
Chlorophyll’s role in a plant is to absorb light—usually sunlight.
What is Photosynthesis?
In Photosynthesis, the plant uses the stored energy to convert carbon dioxide (absorbed from the air) and water into glucose, a type of sugar.
What is the name of the feature that keeps the cell rigid?
Cell Wall
What types of cells are Animal Cells and Plant Cells?
Eukaryotic cells
