B1 Cells Flashcards
what are the features of a plant cell?
cell wall, mitochondria, vacuole, cytoplasm, cell memebrane, chloroplast, nucleus
what is the difference between a plant cell and an animal cell?
a plant cell has a vacluole and a cell wall and an animal cell doesnt.
what are the features of an animal cell?
nucleus, cell membrane, cytoplasm and mitochondria
what is the function of the nucleus?
The nucleus controls the cell, it has DNA, which controls the inheritance
what is the function of the cytoplasm?
Where all the chemical reactions of the cell take place
what is the function of the cell surface membrane?
The membrane choses what substances enter and leave the cell, fat goes in freely
what is the function of the mitochondria?
Where energy is released by respiration
what is the function of the cell wall?
Gives the cell support
what is the function of the chloroplast?
It stores chlorophyll. It’s also where photosynthesis takes place
what is the function of the vacuole?
The vacuole stores the cell sap (mostly water) can increases in size.
what is the difference between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells?
prokaryotic cells do not have a nucleus, eukaryotic cells do have a nucleus
prokaryotic cells…..
NO NUCLEUS First living organisms DNA plasmids Smaller Simple nucleus Naked DNA
eukaryotic cells…..
HAS A NUCLEUS
Mitochondria
Larger
Complex cells
prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells both have…..
Cytoplasm
Cell membrane
Ribosomes
what is a specilaised cell?
A specialised cell is a cell that has adapted to do its job better.
what is are 2 examples of specilased cells?
Sperm cell - designed to fertilize eggs
Red blood cell - designed to transport oxygen
how do cells become more specilased?
1) Shape
2) Size (surface area)
3) Structurally
4) Then an overall change in function
what is the function of a root hair cell?
to absorb water and minerals from the soil
what are the specila features of a root hair cell?
large surface area, thin wall for minerals
what is the function of an egg cell?
deigned to be fertalised, provides a food store for the embryo
what are the special features of an egg cell?
it has yolk and it is large and bulky
what is the function of a nerve cell neurone?
carry nerve impulses to diffrent parts of the body