Cells Flashcards
2 types of cells
Autosomes /Somatic cells
Germ cells/ sex cells
2 Parts of the cell
Nucleus and Cytoplasm
Which is larger, plant or animal cells?
Plant cells
Cell wall is present
Plant cell
Double membraned, dark, round, surrounded by nuclear membrane.
Nucleus
Contains mainly nucleoproteins, (nucleic acid and proteins), enzymes and inorganic salts
Nucleus
Monitor cellular activities including metabolism and growth by making use of DNA’s genetic info.
Nucleus
Nucleus carries essential structure called__________.
Chromosomes
Controls the characters and functions of cells in our body.
Nucleus
Tiny spherical bodies in the nucleus.
Nucleolus
Double membrane bound, sausage shaped organelle, found in almost all eukaryotic cells.
Mitochondria
2 distinct aqueous compartments of mitochondria.
Inner compartment (matrix) Outer membrane
Includes phospholipids and proteins
Mitochondria
Mitochondria is a site of _______ respiration and produces energy in the form of ___.
Aerobic, ATP
Network of membranous canals filled with fluid
Endoplasmic reticulum
Lacks ribosomes, appears smooth in microscope
Smooth ER