cells

• What subcellular structures are in a animal cell?

  1. N ucleus
  2. C ytoplasm
  3. C ell m embrane
  4. M itochondria
  5. R ibosomes
• What subcellular structures are in plant cells?

  1. C ell w all
  2. P ermanent v acuole
  3. C hloroplasts
  4. N ucleus
  5. C ytoplasm
  6. C ell m embrane
  7. M itochondria
  8. R ibosomes
• What is the function of the nucleus?

  Contains the genetic material (DNA) that controls the activities of the cell.
• What is the function of the cytoplasm?

  A gel like substance where most of the chemical reactions take place.

  It contains enzymes which control the chemical reactions.
• What is the function of the cell membrane?

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

  Where most of the reactions for aerobic respiration take place.
• What is the function of ribosomes?

  The site of protein synthesis.
• What is the function of the cell wall?

  Supports and strengthens the cell, is made up of cellulose.

  (In plants only)
• What is the function of the permanent vacuole?

  Stores cell sap. (plant only)
• What is the function of chloroplast?

  Where photosynthesis occurs. They contain chlorophyll which is a green substance that absorbs light for photosynthesis. (plant only)
• Prokaryotes vs eukaryotes

  1. Prokaryotes don't have a nucleus, eukaryotes do.
  2. Prokaryotes are smaller than eukaryotes.
  3. Eukaryotes are more complex than prokaryotes.
• Label each part of the bacteria cell?

  .

  A) cell wall

  B) flagellum

  C) cytoplasm

  D) DNA

  E) plasmids (small DNA rings)