Cell structure Flashcards
Nucleus
It contains genetic material (DNA) that controls the cell’s activity
- Animals
- Plants
- Fungi
- Protoctis
Cytoplasm
Site of chemical reactions + contains organelles
- Animals
- plants
- fungi
- protoctis
- bacteria
Cell membrane
Controls what comes in and out of the cell
- Animals
- Plants
- fungi
- protoctis
- bacteria
Mitochondria
Produces power for the cell by releasing energy from respiration (glucose + oxygen –> carbon dioxide + water)
- Animals
- plants
- fungi
- protoctis
Ribosome
Synthesises proteins by translating genetic code from RNA into an amino acid sequence
- Animals
- plants
- fungi
- protoctis
Chloroplast
Contains chlorophyll and enzymes needed for photosynthesis
- Plants
- protoctis
Cell wall
Provides structure and protection to the cell
- Plants
- fungi
- protoctis
Permanent vacuole
Holds onto useful material, keeps cell swollen and get rid of waste
- plant
- fungi
- protoctis