B2 - Cells Flashcards
What are the functions of the nucleus of a cell? [2]
It holds the genetic material & controls activities.
What is the function of the cytoplasm of a cell?
It is where enzymes perform chemical reactions.
What are the functions of the cell membrane of a cell? [2]
It holds the cell together & controls what goes in/out.
What are the function of the mitochondria in a cell?
They are where respiration occurs.
What are the function of the ribosomes in a cell?
They make proteins.
Name the parts of a plant cell that make it different from a human cell [3].
1) cell wall.
2) permanent vacuole.
3) chloroplasts.
What is the function of the cell wall in a plant cell?
It is rigid, made of cellulose & supports and strengths the cell.
What is the function of the permanent vacuole in a plant cell?
It contains cell sap.
What is the function of chloroplasts in a plant cell? What do they contain?
They are where photosynthesis occurs.
They contain chlorophyll.
What is yeast?
A microorganism.
Name the parts of a yeast cell [4].
1) nucleus.
2) cytoplasm.
3) cell membrane.
4) cell wall.
Describe a yeast cell.
Single-celled.
Describe a bacteria cell.
Single-called.
What does a bacteria cell not have and why?
A nucleus.
The genetic material is in the cytoplasm.
Name the 5 parts of a human cell.
1) nucleus.
2) cytoplasm.
3) cell membrane.
4) mitochondria.
5) ribosomes.
