Cells Flashcards
how did cell get its name
used cell to describe empty spaces in cork
Who first discovered “cells”
Robert hooke
Function of the cell membrane?
Give cell shape, regulate what goes in and out
Function of the nucleus?
Determine what protein are made
Control cell activities
Function of nuclear membrane?
Allows materials to move in and out of th enucleus
Function of Nucleolus?
Produces ribosomes
What is cytoplasm?
Jellylike material between cell membrane and nucleus
Function of centrioles?
Aid in cell reproduction
ONLY animal cells
Function of chloroplasts and chlorophyll?
Chloroplasts - Contain GREEN pigment chlorophyll
Chlorophyll - Traps energy from sun and used to make food AKA photosynthesis
Function of cell wall?
Provides support and protection
ONLY in plants, fungi, and bacteria
Function of lysosomes?
Destroy worn out parts and rid bacteria
Break down disease causing germs
Contain digestive enzymes
Remember: “lys”is - splitting
Function of ATP?
used for energy storage
Function of vacuole?
Helps maintain shape of cell