Biology - cell structure

What does the nucleus do?

Controls all cell activities and stores genetic material

what does the cell membrane do?

Controls what substances enter and leave the cell

What does the cytoplasm do?

The site of chemical reactions

What does the cell wall do?

Provides strength and support

What does the chloroplasts do?

The site of photosynthesis

What does the vacuole do?

Stores cell sap and provides support

what does the mitochondrion do?

The site of energy production ( aerobic respiration )

What does the ribosome do?

The site of protein synthesis

What does the plasmid do?

They are small circular rings of DNA that carry genes

What parts of the cell are in animal cells?

Nucleus, cell membrane, cytoplasm, mitochondrion and ribosome

What parts of the cell are in a plant cell?

Nucleus, cell membrane, cytoplasm, cell wall, chloroplasts, vacuole, mitochondrion and ribosome.

What parts of a cell are found in bacterial cells?

Cell membrane, cytoplasm, cell wall, ribosome and plasmid

What part of a cell is found in fungal cells?

Nucleus, cell membrane, cytoplasm, cell wall, mitochondrion, ribosome