Cell Organelles - Cell Biology Flashcards
1
Q
What is a cell?
A
A cell is the most basic units that make up a living thing
2
Q
What do ribosomes do ?
A
Protein synthesis (make proteins)
3
Q
Cell surface membrane
A
Keep the cell together and controls what goes in and out of the cell
4
Q
Chloroplast
A
Green discs that allow the plant to make food by photosynthesis
5
Q
Nucleas
A
Controls the cell and has DNA
6
Q
Cytoplasm
A
Jelly like substance where chemical reactions happen
7
Q
Vacuole
A
A storage space filled with sap and stores water - function: to keep cell turgid
8
Q
Mitochondria
A
Where energy is released from aerobic respiration
9
Q
Plasmids (Bacterial cells)
A
Carry extra genes - small circular
10
Q
What structure is described as turgid?
A
Vacuole
11
Q
What does turgid mean?
A
Swollen
12
Q
Why are mitochondria important?
A
- Site of respiration
- Gives the cell energy to perform functions
