Cell Structure Flashcards
What does the nucleus do?
Controls cell activities
What does the cell membrane do?
Controls entry and exit of molecules
What is the function of the cytoplasm?
Site of chemical reactions
What is the function of the ribosomes?
Site of protein synthesis
What the function of mitochondria?
Site of aerobic respiration
What is the function of the chloroplast?
Site of photosynthesis
What is the function of the vacuole?
Stores water, sugar and salts in a solution called cell sap
What is the function of the cell wall?
Gives the cell a rigid structure
What is the function of a plasmid?
Contains additional genes which are beneficial to the cell
What is the definition of an organelle?
A subcellular structure that has one or more specific jobs to perform in the cell, much like an organ in the body
Which organelles do animal cells contain?
Nucleus, cell membrane, cytoplasm, ribosomes and mitochondria
Which organelles do plant cells contain?
Nucleus, cell membrane, cytoplasm, ribosomes, mitochondria, chloroplasts, cell wall and vacuole
Which organelles do fungal cells contain?
Nucleus, cell membrane, cytoplasm, ribosomes, mitochondria, cell wall and vacuole
Which organelles do bacteria cells contain?
Cell membrane, cytoplasm, ribosomes, cell wall and plasmids
