Cell Biology - Animal and Plant Cells
What is the the function of the cell membrane?
Control the entry and exit of substance in cell
What is the function of the mitochondria?
Site of aerobic respiration
What is the function of the nucleus?
Controls cell activities and contains DNA
What is the function of the cytoplasm?
It is the site of chemical reactions
What is the function of the ribosomes?
Responsible for protein synthesis
What is the function of the cell wall?
Contains strong cellulose to support cell structure
What is the function of the permanent vacuole?
Filled with cell sap to keep the cell turgid
What is the function of the chloroplast?
To absord light energy for photosynthesis
What organelles are in an animal cell?
-Mitochondria
-Nucleus
-Cytoplasm
-Ribosomes
-Cell membrane
What organelles are in a plant cell?
-Mitochondria
-Nucleus
-Chloroplast
-Ribosomes
-Cell wall
-Cell membrane
-Permanent Vacuole
What are the differences in organelles in plant and animal cells?
-Cell wall
-Permanent vacuole
-Chloroplasts
What is a eukaryotic cell?
A cell that has a nucleus and stores its DNA within it
What type of cell are animal and plant cells?
Eukaryotic