plant and animal cells Flashcards
what happens in cytoplasm
Where chemical reactions take place
Why do plant cells have a vacuole?
t stores sap and maintains cell pressure for structure
What is the function of chloroplasts?
They contain chlorophyll for photosynthesis
What type of cells are animal and plant cells?
Eukaryotic cells.
What structures do both animal and plant cells have?
Nucleus, cytoplasm, cell membrane, mitochondria, ribosomes
What structures are found in plant cells but NOT in animal cells?
Cell wall, chloroplasts, permanent vacuole.)
What is the function of the nucleus?
Controls the cell and contains DNA
What is the function of the cytoplasm?
Where chemical reactions take place.
What is the function of ribosomes?
Protein synthesis.
What does the cell membrane do?
Controls what enters and leaves the cell.
What is the function of mitochondria?
Site of aerobic respiration, releasing energy.
What is the function of the cell wall in plant cells?
Provides structure and support, made of cellulose
What is stored inside the permanent vacuole?
ell sap, which helps keep the cell rigid.
Why do plant cells have chloroplasts?
To carry out photosynthesis – they contain chlorophyl
why do root hair cells not have chloroplasts?
They are underground, so they don’t carry out photosynthesis
