Cells Flashcards
1
Q
What is a nucleus?
A
control centre of the cell
2
Q
What is the cell membrane?
A
- living structure that surrounds a cell
- allows certain materials in and out
3
Q
What is cytoplasm?
A
- fluid-like material within a cell
- supports the internal structure of the cell
4
Q
What are mitochondria?
A
- the location of energy production
- converts nutrients and oxygen into useable energy
5
Q
What are vacuoles?
A
storage structures for water, minerals, nutrients and wastes
6
Q
What is the cell wall?
A
- in a plant cell only
- non-living cellulose structure that surrounds a cell and provides support
7
Q
What are chloroplasts?
A
- in a plant cell only
- contain chlorophyll
- structures that convert light energy into usable chemical energy
8
Q
What are some differences between plant and animal cells?
A
- PLANT CELLS have thick outer walls the provide support
PLANT CELLS have large vacuoles for water and mineral storage
PLANT CELLS have chloroplasts - ANIMAL CELLS have thin, flexible membrane
ANIMAL CELLS have any small vacuoles
ANIMAL CELLS have no chloroplasts
