Chapter 2: Cells-The building block of life

What is the role of Cell Membrane?

It is a "partially permeable membrane" which "allows some substances to pass through".

What is the role of Cytoplasm?

It is the "part of protoplasm" where most of "life processes occur".

What is the role of Nucleus?

It is responsible for "cell division" and "cell reproduction".

What is the role of Cell Wall?

It "protects cell from injury" and "gives the cell shape".

What is the role of Cell Vacuole?

It is the small "fluid filled spaces" containing "water and food substances"

What is the role of Chloroplast?

It is the site where "plants make their own food" combining CO2 and water, "using energy from sunlight" to make sugar "during photosynthesis".

What is the role of Mitochondria?

They are small "elongated organelles" with folded inner membranes.

What are the parts of Animal Cell?

Cell membrane + Cytoplasm + Nucleus + Mitochondria + Vacuole

What are the parts of Plant Cell?

Cell membrane + Cell Wall + Mitochondria + Chloroplast + Large/Permanent Vacuole + Nucleus