b1 cell-level system b1.1 cell structure Flashcards
cells
what is a unicellular organism?
they are made up of only one cell e.g. bacteria, protists and yeast
what is a multicellular organism?
they are made of many cells e.g. humans and plants
what’s a eukaryotic cell?
contains a nucleus, relatively large in size and they are complete e.g. plant cells
what is a prokaryotic cell?
does not include a nucleus and their genetic material floats in the cytoplasm and they are simple cells e.g. bacteria cells
what is the function of a cell membrane?
controls what enters and leaves a cell
what is the function of a cell wall?
tough outer coating which provides supports
what is the function of the chloroplast?
is the site of photosynthesis
what is the function of the cytoplasm?
a jelly substance which fills up the cell
what is the function of the nucleus?
controls what the cell does
what is the function of the vacuole?
stores liquid called cell sap
what is the function of the ribosomes?
the site of protein synthesis in the cell
what is the function of the mitochondria?
creates energy
what is the function of the plasmids?
carries extra genetic information
what is the function of the flagellum?
helps move the bacteria
what’s extra information about the cell membrane?
has holes called pores to let substances through
what’s extra information about the cell wall?
it is made of strong cellulose
what’s extra information about the chloroplast?
contains chlorophyll that absorbs sunlight
what’s extra information about the cytoplasm?
where many chemical reactions take place
what’s extra information about the nucleus?
contains the genetic information-chromosomes
what’s extra information about the vacuole?
helps to support cell when it is full
what’s extra information about the ribosomes?
all cells need it to make protein
what’s extra information about the mitochondria?
creates energy
what’s extra information about the plasmids?
carry’s a small number of non-essential genes
what’s extra information about the flagellum?
assists in cell movement