Cell Structure Flashcards
What is a Nucleus?
Contains the DNA of the cell
What is the Cell Membrane?
Controls what goes in and out of the cell
What is the Cell Wall?
Protects the cell and keeps its shape
What is the Cytoplasm?
Where chemical reactions take place
What is the Ribosome?
Carry out protein synthesis
What is the Mitochondria?
Carry out aerobic respiration and release energy into the cell
What is the Chloroplast?
Absorb light to make food (glucose) by photosynthesis and contains Chlorophyll (green pigment)
What is the Vacuole?
Contains Cell Sap - store of dissolved sugars, mineral ions and water
What organelles does a Plant cell contain?
Vacuole, Cell Wall, Cell Membrane, Mitochondria, Ribosomes, Chloroplasts, Nucleus
What organelles does an Animal cell contain?
Mitochondria, Nucleus, Cell Membrane, Ribosomes
What is the equation of calculation Magnification?
Image size/ Actual size