Cell Structure Flashcards
What is a cell
cells are the basic unit of life
every living organism is made up of one or more cell
what are the four types of cells
- animal
- plant
- bacterial
- fungal
What is the cell membrane
surrounds the cell and holds the cell together
controls entry and exit of substances into and out of cell
what types of cell have a cell membrane
all the cells
what is the cell wall
made out of cellulose
maintains cell structure and supports the cell
What type of cell has a cell wall
- plant cell
- Bacterial cell
- fungal cell
what is a cytolplasm
it is the site of chemical reactions within a cell
what types of cells have cytoplasm
all cell types
what is the nucleus
contains genetic information and controls cell activities
what cells have a nucleus
animal cell
plant cell
fungal cell
what is the chloroplast
a green pigment called chlorophyll they are the site of photosynthesis
i hat kind of cells have a chloroplast
plant cell
what is the vacuole
a fluid filled sac containing cell sap
what kind of cells have a vacuole
- plant cell
- fungal cell
what is the mitochondria
site of aerobic stages of respiration