What is the function of the nucleus?

Describe the functions of the Describe the functions of Put these cells in size order from smallest to biggest
3 features found in plant cells mitochondria and ribosomes
It contains genetic material such as DNA Plant animal bacterial
(not animal cells)
therefore controlling the cells activities The function of ribosomes is to
Cell wall has the function of synthesise proteins. Bacteria Animal Plant

What is the function of the cytoplasm? providing structural support

and protection. The central Mitochondria is the
This is where many chemical reactions occur. powerhouse of the cell. This is Put these units into size order and write the shortened
vacuole maintains turgor
pressure against the cell wall. where respiration occurs. term for each (e.g. kilogram = kg)
Chloroplast have a pigment
millimetre nanometre micrometre centimetre
What is the function of the cell membrane? called chlorophyll which
absorbs sunlight and is where NM μM MM CM
It holds the cell together and controls the
photosynthesis occurs.
substances entering and leaving the cell

What is a eukaryotic cell?
Eukaryotes are organisms with a
nucleus in their cells.
Describe & explain the adaptations
of a root hair cell. Root hair cells
function is to absorb nutrients and
water from the soil. Root hair cells
have a large surface area and a large
permanent vacuole
Describe the structure of a
bacterial (prokaryotic) cell.
Bacteria cells have no
nucleus. They have small
closed circles that have
DNA inside them they are
called Plasmids. They have a
cell wall, and some have
flagella. They also have DNA
inside the cytoplasm, and
this is called Chromosomal
DNA.
B4.1 – Cell Structure
(combined science)
Describe & explain the
adaptations of sperm cells. The
head of the sperm cell
(acrosome) contains enzymes
so that the sperm can
penetrate the egg. The middle
is packed with mitochondria so
there is energy for it to swim.
The tails enable it to swim
What are plant and algal cell
walls made from? glycoproteins
and polysaccharides for algal and
cellulose for plant
Define magnification and resolution
Magnification is enlarging the
physical appearance or image of
something. Resolution is the degree
of accuracy and detail.
Give 3 examples of eukaryotic
organisms.
Plants, animals and fungus
What are the advantages of
electron microscopes?
Electron microscopes can
enlarge something much
more than a light
microscope.

Describe & explain the
adaptations of xylem cells
The function pf xylem cells are to
transport water up the plant. It is
adapted tot their function by
being composed of dead cells
therefore no reaction would take
place.
Describe & explain the
adaptations of phloem cells?
Phloem transports sucrose
and amino acids up and down
the plant. The tubes in phloem
have no nucleus.
Describe & explain the
adaptations of muscle cells.
Muscle cells have a lot of
developed mitochondria to
provide energy for muscle
contraction.
Describe and explain the
adaptations of nerve cells
They have a long fibre (axon)
which is insulated by a fatty
sheath. They have tiny branches
(dendrons) which branch further
as dendrites at each end.
What are the
advantagesdisadvantages of
electron microscopes?
The disadvantages of
electron microscope
is that its expensive,
its large and its
maintenance.