Cell structure Flashcards
What is a nucleus ( animal cell/plant cells ) ?
The nucleus controls the activities of the cell and contains genetic material
What is cytoplasm ( animal cell/plant cell ) ?
Where most of the chemical reactions take place
What is the cell membrane ( animal cell/plant cell ) ?
The cell membrane controls the passage of substances into and out of the cell
What is mitochondria ( animal cell ) ?
Where aerobic respiration takes place
What is a ribosomes ( animal cell/plant cell) ?
Where proteins are synthesised (made)
What is a cell wall ( plant cell) ?
A cell wall ( made of cellulose) strengthens the cell
What is a vacuole ( plant cell ) ?
A vacuole (filled with cell sap) supports the plant
What is a chloroplast ( plant cell ) ?
Chloroplasts absorb light to make food (glucose) by photosynthesis
What are the two main types of cells ?
Prokaryotic and eukaryotic
What type cells are plant /animal/ plants?
eukaryotic
What type of cells are bacteria?
prokaryotic
What are the differences between the prokaryotic cells and eukaryotic cells ?
prokaryotic cells are :
. The genetic material is not enclosed in a nucleus
. The genetic material is single DNA loop and there may be one ore more single ring of DNA called plasmids
. They do not contain mitochondria or chloroplasts
Which replaces the roles of mitochondria and chloroplasts within the bacterium cell ?
cytoplasm
What is the scientific name for the tail like structures that move the bacterium
flagella
