Form 4 - Term 1 Cells (cell parts called Organelles) Flashcards
1
Q
Nucleus
A
Control centre of the cell
Contains the cells DNA
2
Q
Cell membrane
A
Controls what enters and exit the cell
Partially permeable membrane - some things can go through it and some cant
If it was non permeable nothing would get through
3
Q
Cytoplasm
A
Site of all reactions in the cell
4
Q
Cell wall
A
Prevents plant cells from bursting
ONLY IN PLANT CELLS
5
Q
Vacuole
A
Storage organelles that hold nutrients of water products
Large and permanent in plants
Small and temporary in animals
6
Q
Mitochindrion
A
Site of aerobic respiration
POWER HOUSE of all cells
7
Q
Chloroplast
A
Site of photosynthesis
ONLY IN PLANTS
Photosynthesis only in the day because needs sun !!!
8
Q
Which two parts of a cell are ONLY in plants ?
A
The cell wall (prevent plant cells from bursting) The chloroplast (site of photosynthesis)
