B2: Cells and Cell Structure

Question	Answer
Cell Membrane	Thin layer around the cell. Controls the movement of substances into and out of the cell.
Nucleus	Large structure inside the cell. Contains chromosomes which control the activities of the cell, and how it develops.
Cytoplasm	Jelly like substance that contains many chemicals. Most chemical reactions of the cell happen here.
Mitochondria	Small rod-shaped structures that release energy from sugar during aerobic respiration
Ribosomes	Small ball-shaped structures in the cytoplasm, where proteins are made
Animal Cell Contains...	Cell membrane, Nucleus, Cytoplasm, Mitochondria and ribsomes
Cell Wall	Outside the cell membrane. It's made of cellulose, Which is strong and helps to support the cell.
Permanent Vacuole	Fluid filled cavity. the liquid inside is called cell sap and is used for support.
Chloroplasts	Small discs found in cytoplasm. They contain a green pigment called chlorophyll.
Chlorophyll	Traps light energy for photosynthesis

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