Cells Flashcards
What cells structures do plant cells contain?
Nucleus Cytoplasm Cell membrane Mitochondria Ribosomes Cell wall Chloroplasts Permanent vacuole
What is a nucleus?
It contains the cells genetic material and controls the cells activities
What is the cytoplasm?
Where chemical reactions in the cell take place
What is the cell membrane?
It controls the movement of materials in / out of the cells
What is the mitochondria?
Where energy is released during aerobic respiration
What are the ribosomes?
Where protein synthesis takes place
What is the cell wall?
It is made of cellulose which supports the cell
What is the chloroplast?
It contains chlorophyll for photosynthesis
What is the permanent vaculoe?
It contains cell sap to keep it rigid
What cell structures does a bacteria cell have?
A cell membrane and cell wall surrounded by a cytoplasm
Where is a bacteriums genetic material stored?
In the cytoplasm
How does yeast differ to normal bacterium?
It has a nucleus
What is a specialised cell?
A cell which’s structure is linked to its function this is when the cells develop into a particular type.
What is diffusion?
Where substances / gases move in and out of cells
What is diffusion dependant on?
The concentration of the particles on each side of the membrane
