Every cell has a cell membrane; what is its most important job?
It controls what goes in and out of the cell.
What does the nucleus act as in a cell? What two functions does the nucleus control?
The brain; chemical reactions & cell division.
What does the genetic information in the nucleus direct a cell to do?
Make copies of itself (cell division).
Where in the cell is genetic information stored?
The chromosomes.
What will you find in a cell’s cytoplasm?
Water, chemicals, proteins & other materials in transit, etc.
Why is the mitochondria called the “powerhouse” of the cell?
Because they produce energy (during aerobic respiration).
Give an example of a type of cell that needs thousands of mitochondria. Why does it need so many?
Heart-muscle cells, etc. They need constant energy to maintain regular function.
What do vacuoles do?
Storage. (food & water before consumption, waste before expulsion)
Compare the functions of the cell membrane and the cell wall in a plant cell.
Wow, you really know your stuff! / Sorry, we were looking for...
What structures do plant cells have that animal cells do not have?
Cell walls, chloroplasts, chlorophyll.
