Organelle functions and locations (Exam 1) Flashcards
What is the function of the cell membrane?
The boundary of the cell and controls what enters and leaves the cell
Is the cell membrane in the plant, animal, or bacteria cell?
Plant, animal, and bacteria cell
What is the function of the cell wall?
Provides support and strength
Is the cell wall in the plant, animal, or bacteria cell?
Bacteria and plant cell
What is the function of a ribosome?
Site of protein synthesis
Is a ribosome in the plant, animal, or bacteria cell?
Plant, animal, and bacteria cell
What is the function of a chloroplast?
Converts sunlight into chemical energy (photosynthesis)
Is chloroplast in the plant, animal, or bacteria cell?
Plant cell
What is the function of cytoplasm?
A jelly-like substance that holds water and nutrients. Also the site for chemical reactions
Is cytoplasm in the plant, animal, or bacteria cell?
Plant, animal, and bacteria cell
What is the function of the nucleus?
Control center of the cell and contains the DNA
Is the nucleus in the plant, animal, or bacteria cell?
Animal and plant cell
What is the function of the mitochondria?
Produces cell energy in the form of ATP (Adenosine triphosphate)
Is the mitochondria in the plant, animal, or bacteria cell?
Animal and plant cell
What is the function of the vacuole?
Water and food storage