Animal and plant cells 4.1.1.2

describe the structure of the nucleus

Membrane bound. Contains genetic information inside.

nucleus function

control centre of the cell, contains DNA and genetic material

Cytoplasm

A jellylike fluid inside the cell in which the organelles are suspended, site of chemical reactions

Mitochondria

Organelles that contains the enzymes for respiration, and where most energy is released in respiration. Location of aerobic respiration

cell wall

Provides structure, support and protection

cell membrane

thin, flexible barrier around a cell; regulates what enters and leaves the cell

plant vacuole

stores water in plant cells, keeps cell turgid

Chloroplast

Site of photosynthesis

Ribosomes

protein synthesis

Flagella

A long, whip-like filament which enables movement

Plasmids structure

small circular DNA molecule

Plasmids function

Contains genes that help cell to function