CELLS Flashcards
(8 cards)
What is the function of chloroplasts?
Chloroplasts absorb light for photosynthesis.
What is the role of the cell wall?
The cell wall protects the cell and gives it structure.
What does the vacuole do?
The vacuole supports the cell and stores chemicals.
What is the function of the cell surface membrane?
The cell surface membrane controls the entry and exit of chemicals.
Where does respiration take place?
Respiration takes place in the mitochondria.
What is contained in the nucleus?
The nucleus contains genetic material (DNA/genes), which give instructions to the cell.
What is the role of DNA?
DNA controls an organism’s characteristics.
What is the composition of the cytoplasm?
The cytoplasm contains water and dissolved chemicals, where chemical reactions take place.
