Cells Flashcards
What is a cell with a nucleus called?
Eukaryotic
What is a cell without a nucleus called?
Prokaryotic
What is an example of an eukaryotic cell?
Animal/plant cell
What is an example of a prokaryotic cell?
Fungi/bacteria cell
What is a cell membrane?
Controls what goes in and out of the cell
What is the cytoplasm?
Where the cell reaction happens
What is the cytoplasm like?
A jelly-like substance
What are ribosomes?
Tiny, round structures
Where new proteins are made for the cell
What are mitochondria?
Jelly bean shape
Where respiration occurs
What is the nucleus/what does it do?
Holds the DNA
Controls the cells
Considered the brain of the cell
What is the cell wall?
Made of tough cellulose
Gives the cell support and structure
What are chloroplasts?
Contains chlorophyll
Where the cell makes glucose
How does a plant cell make glucose/energy?
Through photosynthesis
Where do you find chlorophyll?
Inside chloroplasts
Where do you find ribosomes?
In the cytoplasm