Topic 1.1: Cell structure Flashcards
What are Eukaryotic cells
Animal and Plant cells
What are Prokaryotic cells
Bacteria cells
What are cells
the smallest unit of life that can replicate by itself
What are subcellular structure
different parts that make up a cell
What is the function of cell membranes
control which substances go in and out of the cell
where are cell membranes found
both plant and animal cells as well as bacteria cells
What is the function of nucleus
contains the genetic material/ DNA
where are nuclei found
both plant and animal cells
What is the function of cytoplasm
what all other subcellular structures sit in
where all chemical reactions take place
where are cytoplasm found
both plant and animal cell as well as bacteria cells
What is the function of mitochondria
provide energy to the cell so it can function
where are mitochondria found
both plant and animal cells
What is the function of ribosomes
site of protein synthesis (where proteins are made)
where are ribosomes found
both plant and animal cells as well as bacteria cells
where is a cell wall found
plant cells and bacteria cells
What is the function of a cell wall
Really strong and rigid as its made of cellulose and provides structure and support
What is a permanent vacuole
a big sac that contains cell sap (made of sugars, salts and water)
What is the function of chloroplasts
Where photosynthesis happens
Where is a permanent vacuole found
Plant cells
Where are chloroplasts found
Plant cells
What is the function of chlorophyll
A green substance that turns a leaf green and absorbs light energy
Where are chlorophyll found
in chloroplasts in a plant cell
Where is the genetic material found in a bacteria cell
in a singular circular strand of dna free in the cytoplasm
Also extra genes in plasmids that contain genetic material not needed on a daily basis
What are flagella
Thread like structures that are on the outside of the cell which enable them to propel forward
