Cell structure
Define organelles
What unit of measurement do we use to measure cells?
Micrometres
Does the animal cell contain a cell wall?
No
In which organelle of a plant cell does photosynthesis (making sugar) occur in?
Chloroplast
What is the nucleus?
Contains DNA and the genetic information of the cell.
How many micrometres are there in a single millimetre?
1,000
Name 2 organelles that exist in both animal and plant cells
1. Nucleus
2. Mitochondria
3. Cytoplasm
4. Cell membrane
What 2 parts of a plant cell make it different to an animal cell?
1. Chloroplast
2. Cell wall
What do microscopes use to observe cell structure and organelles of cells?
Chemical stains
What is the typical size range of most animal cells?
Between 10 and 30 micrometres wide
Name 3 parts of an animal cell
1. Nucleus
2. Cytoplasm
3. Cell membrane
State the equation of photosynthesis (plants making food)?
Carbon dioxide + Water --> Glucose + Oxygen