cells Flashcards
what is a cell
the smallest possible unit of life
all cells have
a cell membrane & cytoplasm
what is inside the cytoplasm
organelles
what are organelles
small structures which carry out functions to keep the cell alive
differences between animal and plant cell
plant cell has a chloroplast, vacuole and cell wall
animal cell has _ parts
5
plant cell has _ parts
8
what is the function of the nucleus
controls the activity of the cell
controls the chromosomes (strands of DNA)
what is the function of the cell membrane
the boundary between the cytoplasm and cell’s surroundings
controls which substances enter and leave (selectively permeable)
what is the function of the cytoplasm
jelly-like liquid where chemical reactions occur
what is the function of the mitochondria
carries out some reactions of aerobic respiration producing ATP
what is the function of the ribosomes
synthesise proteins from amino acids
what is the function of the chloroplasts
absorbs light energy & uses it to carry out photosynthesis
what is the function of the cell wall
made of cellulose and
helps keep plant cells in fixed shape
what is the function of the vacuole
filled with cell-sap : stores dissolved sugars, mineral ions and other substances