cell structure

• What are the two types of cells?

  1. Eukaryotic
  2. Prokaryotic
• What does prokaryotic mean?


  A type of cell without a nucleus.
• What is the function of the nucleus?


  A sub-cellular structure that contains genetic information and controls the activities in the cell.
• What is the function of the cytoplasm?


  It is a gel-like substance, containing enzymes, where chemical reactions happen.
• What is the function of the cell membrane?


  It holds the cell together and controls what goes in and comes out.
• What is the function of the mitochondria?


  Where aerobic respiration takes place.
• What is the function of ribosomes?


  Where proteins are made in the cell.
• What is the function of the cell wall?


  A structure made of cellulose, supporting the cell and strengthening it.
• What is the function of the permanent vacuole?


  A structure containing cell sap.
• What is the function of the chloroplasts?


  The site for photosynthesis, containing chlorophyll absorbing the light needed for photosynthesis.
• What is involved in an animal cell?

  1. Nucleus
  2. Cytoplasm
  3. Cell membrane
  4. Mitochondria
  5. Ribosomes
• What is involved in a plant cell?


  1. Cell wall
  2. Permanent vacuole
  3. Chloroplasts
• What is involved in bacterial cells?


  1. Cytoplasm
  2. Cell membrane
  3. Cell wall
  4. String of DNA/ Plasmids
• What are plasmids?


  Small rings of DNA