“The Cell” Flashcards
What are the individual parts of a cell known as?
Structures
What staining method is used to view animal cells under a microscope?
Methylene blue
What are the main components of the cell membrane?
Mostly made up of fat
What are the functions of the cell membrane?
- Protects the cell
- Allows substances in and out of the cell
- Makes proteins
What does the cytoplasm contain where energy is released from food?
Where food floats
What staining method is used to view plant cells under a microscope?
Iodine
What is the cell wall made of in plant cells?
Cellulose
What additional structures do plant cells have that animal cells do not?
- Cell wall
- Chloroplasts
Do animal cells have a cell wall?
No
Do animal cells have chloroplasts?
No
What is the primary function of chloroplasts in plant cells?
Photosynthesis
Fill in the blank: The cytoplasm is a space in the ______ where food floats.
Cytoplasm
True or False: Animal cells are mostly made up of fat.
True
What is the role of proteins in cells?
Enzymes and other functions
What is released from food in respiration within the cytoplasm?
Energy
