Cell Biology Flashcards
What is a Nucleus
contains genetic material that controls the activities of the cell.
What is a Cytoplasm
Gel like substance where all sun cellular structures are found. It is where most chemical reactions happen.
Cell membrane
holds cell together and controls what goes in and out
mitochondria
where respiration takes place
ribosomes
where proteins are made
cell wall
made of cellulose. supports the cell and strengthens it
vacuole
contains cell sap
chloroplasts
where photosynthesis occurs. contains chlorophyll
Name a prokaryotic cell
bacteria cell
name a eukaryotic cell
animal cell. plant cell
differences between animal/
plant cells and bacteria cells
Bacteria cells have a single circular dna strand instead of a nucleus. Bacteria cells have plasmids. bacteria cells are much smaller