cells Flashcards
organisms …
can be prokaryotes for eukaryotes.
animal and plant cells …
have similarities and differences
The different parts of the cells are called…
subcelluar structures
nucleus
contains genetic material that controls the different activities of the cell
cytoplasm
gel-like substance where most of the chemical reactions happen it contains enzymes that control these chemical reactions.
cell membrane
holds the cell together and controls what goes in and out
ribosomes
these are where proteins are made in the cell
mitochondria
these are where most of the reactions for aerobic respiration take place respiration transfers energy that the cell needs to work.
cell wall ( plant cell )
rigid cell wall Made of cellulose it supports the cell and strengthens it.
permanent vacuole ( plant cell)
contains the cell sap a weak solution of sugar and salt s
chloroplasts ( plant cell )
these are where photosynthesis takes place which make food for the plant. They contain a green substance called chlorophyll which absorbs the light need for photosynthesis