biology - cells Flashcards
give an example of a prokaryotic cell
bacteria
give an example of a eukaryotic cell
plant cell, animal cell
describe a eukaryotic cell
complex and is an organism made up of eukaryotes
describe a prokaryotic cell
smaller and simpler, single-celled organism
what are the different parts of a cell called?
subcellular structures
describe the nucleus in animal cells
contains genetic material that controls the activities of the cell
describe the cytoplasm in animal cells
gel-like substance where most of the chemical reactions happen. It contains enzymes that control these chemical reactions.
describe the cell membrane in animal cells
holds the cell together and control what goes in and out
describe the mitrochondria in animal cells
these are where most of the reactions for aerobic respiration take place Respiration transfers energy needed for the cells to work.
describe the ribosomes in the animal cell
these are where proteins are made in the cell