B2.1.1 Flashcards
What is the function of the nucleus
To control the activities of the cells
What is the function of the cytoplasm
Where most of the chemical reactions take place
What is the function of the cell membrane
Controls the passage of substances into and out of the cell
Function of the ribosomes
Where protein synthesis occurs
Plant and algal cells also have a cell wall made of
Cellulose which strengthens the cell
Plant cells often have chloroplasts which
Absorb light energy to make food
Plant cells often have a permanent vacuole filled with
Cell sap
A bacterial cell consists of
Cytoplasm and a membrane surprised by a cell wall; the genes are not in a distinct nucleus
Yeast is a single-celled organism. Yeast cells have a
Nucleus, cytoplasm and a membrane surrounded by a cell wall
Cells may be specialised to
Carry out a particular function