Cell Features and Functions

Question	Answer
Nucleus	Found in Animal & Plant Cells - Controls all activities of the cell. Contains the genes on chromosomes.
Permanent Vacuole	Found in Plant Cells - Large space containing cell sap. Helps to keep cells rigid to support the plant.
Mitochondria	Found in Animal & Plant Cells - This is where oxygen is used and most of the energy is released during respiration.
Cell Wall	Found in Plant Cells - Made of cellulose & forms a rigid non-living box around the cell to strengthen and provide support.
Cytoplasm	Found in Animal & Plant Cells - Chemical reactions needed for life occur in the liquid gel.
Cell Membrane	Found in Animal & Plant Cells - Controls the movement of substances in to and out of the cell.
Chloroplast	Found in Plant Cell - Contains chlorophyll, a green substance that absorbs light energy to make food by photosynthesis.
Ribosomes	Found in Animal & Plant Cells - All the proteins needed for the cell are synthesised (made) here.

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	Created by Will Cross almost 11 years ago