Introduction to Cells (in order) Flashcards
Which three structures are included in a typical animal cell?
Nucleus, cell membrane, cytoplasm
Which structure found in both plant and animal cells contains the genetic information, otherwise known as DNA, and controls the actions and the reactions of the cell?
Nucleus
In both plant and animal cells, what is the name of the material which the nucleus contains, and what two-word term describes this material?
DNA, which is the genetic information
In both plant and animal cells, what is the function of the nucleus?
It controls the actions and the reactions of the cell
Which structure found in both plant and animal cells is the border of the cell, acts as the gatekeeper and controls what enters and exits the cell, as well as enabling neighbouring cells to stick to one another?
Cell membrane
In both plant and animal cells, what is the location of the cell membrane?
It is the border of the cell
In both plant and animal cells, what are the two functions of the cell membrane?
- It acts as the gatekeeper and controls what enters and exits the cell. 2. It enables neighbouring cells to stick to one another
Which structure found in both plant and animal cells is the site of the cell’s chemical reactions?
Cytoplasm
In both plant and animal cells, the cytoplasm is the site of what type of activity?
Chemical reactions
In both plant and animal cells, which activity does the Fuse video give as an example of a chemical reaction which occurs in the cytoplasm?
Respiration
In both plant and animal cells, respiration takes place in specialised structures within the cytoplasm called what?
Mitochondria
Which three structures does the Fuse video give as examples of extra structures which are included in plant cells but not in animal cells?
Cell wall, chloroplast, vacuole
In plant cells, which structure is made of cellulose and provides support for the shape of the cell?
Cell wall
In plant cells, of what ‘material’ is a cell wall made?
Cellulose
In plant cells, what is the function of the cell wall?
It provides support for the shape of the cell
In plant cells, which structure is filled with a chemical called chlorophyll?
Chloroplast
In plant cells, with which chemical are chloroplasts filled?
Chlorophyll
In plant cells, which substance (which fills a specific structure) enables plant cells to absorb light so it can be used in photosynthesis?
Chlorophyll
In plant cells, what does chlorophyll enable the cells to do?
It enables plant cells to absorb light so it can be used in photosynthesis
In plant cells, which chemical (which fills a specific structure) is the substance that gives a plant its green colour?
Chlorophyll