Cells and Organisms Flashcards
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Where does respiration happen in a cell?
In the Mitochondria
What gives a plant cell extra support and structure?
Cell wall
What DNA storing cell component does bacterium not have?
Nucleus
In an animal cell diagram, what do the dots within the cytoplasm represent?
Ribosomes
What allows substances to pass in and out of a cell?
Cell membrane
What is the scientific name for the tail of a bacteria cell?
Flagellum
What cell component in a plant cell is responsible for photosynthesis?
Chloroplasts
What components does a plant cell have that an animal cell does not?
- Cell Wall
- Chloroplasts
- Vacuole
What happens in the cytoplasm?
Chemical reactions
What part of a plant contains the cells that have chloroplasts?
Upper surface of a leaf for photosynthesis.
What gives plants their green colour?
Chloroplasts
What is the powerhouse of the cell?
Mitochondria
Why might muscles need more mitochondria?
They need more energy to perform difficult tasks
The process of converting incoming light into energy
Photosynthesis
