Plant And Animal Cells Flashcards
How can the plant and animal cells be studied in greater detail with a light microscope?
The light passes through the specimens and then through magnifying lenses to make the object seem bigger than it actually is.
What are the three organelles that plant cells have that animal cells don’t have?
Cell wall, vacuole and chloroplasts
Describe the function of a chloroplast
Organelles that contain contains chlorophyll a green substance used in photosynthesise
What is the function of a large vacuole?
A space in the cytoplasm contains cell sap to support the plant by keeping the cells rigid
What is the function of a plant cell wall?
Composed of tough cellulose to support the cell and maintain shape
What is the function of a mitochondria?
An organelle used organelle where respiration occurs
What is the function of a cell membrane?
Separates the content of the cell and its surroundings, controls movements of oxygen carbon dioxide and glucose in and out of the cell
What is the function of a cryptoplasm
Where many of the chemical reactions take place. Contains organelles
What is the function of a Nucleus?
An organelle containing DNA a geneticist immaterial. Main control of the activities in the cell
