Cells Flashcards
1
Q
What do chloroplasts do?
A
Absorb light energy, carries out a chemical reaction of photosynthesis
2
Q
What do ribosomes do?
A
Synthesise proteins from amino acids
3
Q
What does the cell membrane do?
A
Controls what enters and leaves the cell
4
Q
What do mitochondria do?
A
- Carries out aerobic respiration reactions
- Produces ATP
5
Q
What does cytoplasm do?
A
Where chemical reaction occurs
6
Q
What does the vacuole do?
A
- Filled with cell sap
- Stores dissolved sugars, and mineral ions
7
Q
What does the cell wall do?
A
- Made of cellulose
- Helps maintain a fixed shape
8
Q
What does the nucleus do?
A
- Controls cell activity
- Contains chromosomes (DNA)
