CB1 Flashcards
(16 cards)
what does the nucleus do?
controls all cell activities. stores genetic material (DNA)
what does the cell membrane do?
controls what substances enter and leave the cell
what does the cytoplasm do?
the site of chemical reactions
what does the cell wall do?
provides strength and support
what do chloroplasts do?
the site of photosynthesis
what does the vacuole do?
stores cell sap and provides support
what does mitochondrion do?
the site of energy production (aerobic respiration)
what does the ribosome do?
the site of protein synthesis
what does the plasmid do?
small circular rings of DNA that carry genes
3 differences between a plant cell and an animal cell?
plants have cell walls, chloroplasts and a vacuole
name the green pigment found inside choloroplasts?
chlorophyll
what compound is a plant cell wall made from?
cellulose
what is the cell wall made of?
cellulose
what are the parts of a cell called?
organelles
what is the basic unit of life?
cells
what is the ultra structure of a cell?
it’s fine structure as revealed at high magnification
