Plant Cells Flashcards
What is a nucleus?
Its the Control centre of the cell. It contains the cell’s genetic information arranged in chromosomes.
What are chromosomes?
Threadlike structure found in the nucleus. Made of DNA which contains the genetic information of the cell.
What is cytoplasm?
Chemical reactions take place here.
What’s a Cell membrane?
A selectively permeable boundary surrounding the cell which allows some substances to enter and leave the cell while preventing others.
Whats Nuclear membrane
Surrounds nucleus.
What’s a cellulose cell wall
A rigid structure outside the cell membrane that provides support.
Whats a Large permanent vacuole
Contains cell sap and when full pushes the cell membrane against the cell wall, providing support.
What’s a chloroplast
Contain chlorophyll, a green pigment that traps light for photosynthesis.
