Unit 1: Cell Biology <> Parts of the Cell Flashcards
What part of the cell contains chlorophyll to absorb light
The chloroplast contains chlorophyll
What is the job of a vacuole
The vacuole keeps the cell rigid and supports the plant
Where in a cell does protein synthesis take place
Protein synthesis takes place in the ribosomes
What part of an animal cell is made out of cellulose
The cell membrane is made out of cellulose
What does the nucleus of a cell contain
The nucleus contains genetic information
What is the definition of an eukaryotic cell
An eukaryotic cell contains its genetic information inside of a nucleus
What is the definition of a prokaryotic cell
A prokaryotic cell doesn’t have its genetic information enclosed in a nucleus
Are eukaryotic or prokaryotic cells bigger
Eukaryotic cells are much bigger than prokaryotic cells
What type of cell are plant and animal cells
Plant and animal cells are eukaryotic
What are the proteins made in the ribosome made out of
Proteins are made out of amino acids
What absorbs light for photosynthesis in an animal cell and where are they found
Chlorophyll absorb light for photosynthesis and are found in the chloroplasts
What process that happens in the mitochondria releases energy
Respiration releases energy from the mitochondria
