Key Concepts Flashcards
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What Is a Eukaryotic cell!?
contains a nucleus and other structures.
They are surrounded by membranes
What type of microscope can you see mitochondria with!?
A light microscope but not in detail
What type of microscope can you see ribosomes with!?
An electron Microscope
What is the function of CYTOPLASM in an animal cell!?
contain dissolved nutrients, salts and organelles.
Many chemical reactions occur here!!!!
What is the function of a NUCLEUS in plant and animal cells!?
Contains genetic material including DNA, which controls cell activity
What is the function a a cell membrane in plant and animal cells!?
Permeable to some substances
Controls the movement of substances which go in and out of the cell
What is the function of MITOCHONDRIA in plant and animal cells?
contain the enzyme for respiration
What is the function of RIBOSOMES in plant and animal cells!?
They are tiny structures and protein synthesis occurs here!
Are plant cells Eukaryotic or prokaryotic!?
Eukaryotic
What 4 structures do both plant and animal cells share!?
-a nucleus
-a cell membrane
-mitochondria
-ribosomes
What 8 structures do plant cells contain!?
Cytoplasm
A nucleus
Cell membrane
Mitochondria
Chloroplast
A cell wall
A permanent vacuole
Ribosomes
What do 8 structures do plant cells contain!?
A nucleus
A cell membrane
Chlorophyll
Mitochondria
Ribosomes
Chloroplast
Cell wall
Permanent vacuole
What is the function of CHLOROPLAST in a plant cell!?
contains the green pigment (chlorophyll) which absorbs the light energy.
Contains the enzymes needed for photosynthesis.
What is the function of CHLOROPHYLL in a plant cell!?
Green pigment that absorbs light energy
What is the function of THE CELL WALL in a plant cell!?
Provides structure and protection
Does an animal cell contain a cell wall!?
No
Does a bacterial cell contain a cell wall!?
Yes-not made form cellulose
What is the function of the PERMANENT VACUOLE in a plant cell!?
Is filled with cells that help to keep the cell’s shape.
Do animal cells contain a permanent vacuole!?
No- but they may contain one that is Small and temporary
Are bacterial cells Eukaryotic or Prokaryotic!?
Prokaryotic- they are single celled
What is a prokaryotic cell!?
does not contain a nucleus or any other structures
none are surrounded by membranes
Are bacterial cells visible underneath a microscope!?
Only larger bacteria are visible underneath a light microscope
HOWEVER……
Electron microscopes would be needed to see the cell in detail.
What structures do plant, animal and bacterial cells share!?
Cytoplasm
Cell membrane
What is the function of CHROMOSOMAL DNA in a bacterial cell!?
The same as DNA
not contained by a nucleus it is found loose in the cytoplasm