SAFOLO — 2a — Structure of organisms Flashcards
Nucleus?
Membrane-bound organelle that contains genetic material
Cytoplasm?
Material that fills cell to facilitate chemical reactions and hold organelles in place
Cell membrane?
Phospholipid bilayer that controls the movement of substances into and out of cell
Cell wall?
External to cell membrane that protects and maintains the shape of cell (prevents cell from bursting)
Mitochondria?
Membrane-bound organelle that carries out cellular respiration
Chloroplasts
Plastid in plants that carries out photosynthesis
Ribosomes?
Site of protein synthesis
Vacuole?
Storage organelle in plants to store Water and dissolved substances
Differences between animal and plant cells?
PLANTS: Fixed shape large vacuole Cell wall stores carbohydrates (starch) Contains Chloroplasts to conduct photosynthesis ANIMALS: No fixed shape Little or no vacuole No cell wall Stores carbohydrates (Glycogen) Doesn't contain chloroplasts
Similarities between animal and plant cells?
Multicellular organism Nucleus Mitochondria Cytoplasm Cell membrane
What are stem cells?
cells with the potential to develop into many different types of cells in the body. They serve as a repair system for the body.