parts of a plant cell Flashcards
(12 cards)
how many parts of a plant cell are there?
8
name the parts of a plant cell
- nucleus
- cell wall
- cell membrane
- permanent vacuole
- cytoplasm
- chloroplasts
- ribosomes
-mitochondria
what are chloroplasts?
organelles which contain chlorophyll which absorbs light energy for photosynthesis
what do chloroplasts contain?
the enzymes needed for photosynthesis
what is the function of a permanent vacuole?
filled with cell sap to keep the cell swollen
what are mitochondria?
organelles which contain enzymes needed for respiration
where most energy is released in respiration
what are ribosomes?
where protein synthesis occurs
what is the function of the nucleus?
contains genetic material, including DNA, which controls the cell’s activities
what is cytoplasm?
a jelly-like material which contains dissolved nutrients, salts and structures called organelles
what is the function of the cell membrane?
controls the movement of substances in and out of the cell
permeable to some substances but not others
what does the cell wall do?
provides structure and protection
ONLY PLANT CELL WALLS ARE MADE FROM CELLULOSE