Cells Flashcards
Which organelles are found in both animal and plant cells?
Nucleus Cell Membrane Cytoplasm Mitochondria Ribosomes
Which organelles are found only in plant cells (not in animal cells)?
Chloroplasts
Vacuole
Cell wall
Function of Nucleus?
Contains genetic information and controls cell activities
Function of Cytoplasm?
Where chemical reactions occur
Function of Cell Membrane?
Controls substances entering and exiting the cells
Function of Cell Wall?
Supports and strengthens the cell (made of cellulose)
Function of Mitochondria?
Where aerobic respiration occurs to produce energy
Function of Ribosomes?
Where protein synthesis occurs
Function of Chloroplasts?
Photosynthesis
Function of Vacuole?
Cell-sap organelle to support the cell
What is eukaryotic?
Contains membrane-bound organelles; nucleus
- Plants and Animals
What is prokaryotic?
No membrane-bound organelles; no nucleus
- Virus and Bacteria
What is a pathogen?
Microorganism that causes disease.