Animal And Plant Cells Flashcards
(14 cards)
Most animal cells have
- nucleus
- cytoplasm
- a cell _________
- m__________
- ribosomes
Membrane
Mitochondria
What does the nucleus do?
Controls the activities of the cell
What happens in cytoplasm?
It is where most of the chemical reactions take place
What does the cell membrane do?
Controls the passage of substances in and out of the cell
What does mitochondria do?
It is where aerobic respiration takes place
What happens in ribosomes?
It is where protein synthesis takes place
What do plant cells have in addition to the features of an animal cell?
Chloroplasts
A permanent vacuole
Cell wall
What is the vacuole filled with?
Cell sap
What do chloroplasts do?
Absorb light to make food by photosynthesis
What is the cell wall made of?
Cellulose
What does the cell wall do?
Strengthens the cell
What are starch grains?
A store of energy
How big are plant and animal cells typically?
10-100 micrometers
How big are bacteria?
1-10 micrometers
