Plant Things And There Functions In The Plant Cell Flashcards
What is cytoplasm made of
A jelly like material that contains dissolved nutrients and salts and structures called organelles
What happens in the cytoplasm
It is where many of the chemical reactions happen
What does the nucleus contain
Contains genetic material including DNA which controls the cell’s activity
Cell membrane - what is it
A structure that is permeable to some substances but not others
What does the cell membrane do
Controls the movement of substances out of the cell and in
What is the mitochondria
Contains the enzymes for respiration and is where energy is released in repiration
What is the ribosome
A tiny organelle where protein synthesis occurs
Chloroplast what is it
Contains green pigment (chlorophyll) which absorbs light energy for photosynthesis
What does chloroplast needed
For photosynthesis
What is the cell wall made of
Made from cellulose fibres and strengthens the cells and supports the plant
What is the vacuole
Filled with cell sap which keep the cell turgid
