Chapter 2 Cells Flashcards
What are living things made up of
Living things are made up of cells
What are the parts of the plant cell?
Nucleus,cell wall,cell membrane,chloroplast,cytoplasm,vacuole,
What is the function of the nucleus?
The nucleus is the control centre of the cell. It has a chemical in it called DNA
What is the function of the cell membrane ?
The cell membrane controls what comes in and out of the cell.
What is the function of the cytoplasm ?
The cytoplasm is where the chemical reactions necessary for life take place.
What do you use when staining animal cells?
Methylene blue
What do you use when staining plant cells?
Iodine stain
What are the three structures in the plant cell?
Cytoplasm,cell membrane and nucleus
What is the function of the Chloroplast?
Chloroplasts hold chlorophyll , the green colour that plants use to make food