cell structure Flashcards
what do eukaryotic cells have?
a nucleus, cell membrane and cytoplasm
examples of eukaryotic cells
animal and plant cells
what is the function of the cell membrane?
controls the movement of substances into and out of a cell
what is the function of the cytoplasm?
a jelly like substance where reactions take place inside a cell
what is the function of respiration?
releases energy and takes place inside mitochondria in cells
what is the function of ribosomes?
makes proteins
what are cell walls made of?
cellulose
what is the function of a cell wall?
gives a cell structure
what is the function of a vacuole?
stores cell sap and gives a cell structure
what is the function of chloroplasts?
contain chlorophyll used for photosynthesis
what is the function of chlorophyll?
absorbs light for photosynthesis
where is genetic material stored?
on chromosomes held in the nucleus of a cell
what do prokaryotic cells have?
a cell membrane and cytoplasm but no nucleus
example of prokaryotic cell
bacteria cell