Cell Structure

Question	Answer
What is the function of the cell membrane?	Controls entry and exit of substances - selectively permeable
Which cell types have a cell membrane?	Animal, plant and bacterial
What is the function of the cell wall?	Rigid structure providing structural integrity - fully permeable
Which cell types have a cell wall?	Plant (cellulose) and bacterial (non-cellulose)
What is the function of cytoplasm?	Site of chemical reactions, jelly-like fluid
Which cell types have cytoplasm?	Animal, plant and bacterial
What is the function of the nucleus?	Contains genetic information in the form of chromosomes
Which cell types have a nucleus?	Animal and plant
What is the function of the nuclear membrane?	Surrounds nucleus
What is the function of chloropasts?	Site of photosynthesis, contains chlorophyll
Which cell types have chloroplasts?	Plant
What is the function of the permanent vacuole?	Storage of salts and sugars and provides turgor
Which cell types have a permanent vacuole?	Plant

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	Created by Aoife Ward over 8 years ago