What is the function of Mitochondria in a cell?
Aerobic respiration
Mitochondria are known as the powerhouse of the cell.
What is the role of Chloroplasts in plant cells?
Photosynthesis
Chloroplasts contain chlorophyll, which gives plants their green color.
Where do most chemical reactions take place in a cell?
Cytoplasm
The cytoplasm is the gel-like substance within the cell membrane.
What is the function of the Cell Membrane?
Controls what goes in and out of the cell
The cell membrane is selectively permeable.
What is the purpose of the Capsule in some bacteria?
Protects the cell
The capsule helps bacteria evade the immune system.
What do Ribosomes do in a cell?
Synthesize proteins
Ribosomes can be found floating freely in the cytoplasm or attached to the endoplasmic reticulum.
What is the function of a Vacuole?
Contains cell sap for support
Vacuoles are larger in plant cells and help maintain turgor pressure.
True or false: The Cell Wall protects the cell and is found in all types of cells.
FALSE
The cell wall is primarily found in plant cells, fungi, and some bacteria, not in animal cells.
What is the role of the nucleus in a eukaryotic cell?
Controls the cells activities and contains genetic information
What is the role of a flagella in a cell?
It helps the cell to move or swim around
Eukaryotic
A cell which has linear DNA which is located in the nucleus of the cell
Prokaryotic
A cell which has circular DNA which floats around in cytoplasm
Organelles
Subcellular structures.
Light Microscope
Uses visible light to magnify small things that we can’t see with the naked eye
Electron Microscope
Uses a beam of electrons instead of light; has higher magnification and resolution than light microscopes.
What are plasmids
Circular loops of DNA found floating around in prokaryotic cells
