2.1.1 Prokaryotic Cells + Plant Cells Flashcards
(10 cards)
1
Q
Chloroplast function
A
To carry out photosynthesis; found in stems and leaves
2
Q
Vacuole function?
A
Maintain turgor; selectively permeable to tonoplast (membrane)
3
Q
Prokaryotic ribosomes
A
70s, synthesise proteins
4
Q
Prokaryotic cell wall consists of…
A
Peptidoglycan / murein; amino acids + sugars
5
Q
Flagellum function
A
To assist the cell in movement
6
Q
Flagella energy supplied by…
A
Chemiosmosis, NOT ATP
7
Q
Prokaryotes have…
A
Free chromosomal DNA
8
Q
Plant cell walls made of…
A
Cellulose
9
Q
Fungal cell walls made of…
A
Chitin
10
Q
Prokaryotes reproduce by…
A
Binary fission