cells Flashcards
chloroplasts
Found only in plant cells
Contains chlorophyll pigment which is green, this harvests light needed for photosynthesis.
Photosynthesis takes place here.
cell wall
Found only in plant cells
Provides strength to the cell
Made from cellulose
permanent vacuole
Found only in plant cells
Found in the cytoplasm
Improves cells rigidity
Contains cell sap
cytoplasm
Found in both animal and plant cells
Liquid substance where chemical reactions occur
Organelles are found here
Contains enzymes
mitochondria
Found in both animal and plant cells
Where aerobic respiration takes place
cell membrane
Found in both animal and plant cells
Contains receptor molecules to identify and selectively control what enters and exits the cell.
nucleus
Found in both animal and plant cells
Contains genetic material
Enclosed in a nuclear membrane
ribosomes
Found in both animal and plant cells
Where protein synthesis occurs
Found on structure called rough endoplasmic reticulum