Monday, October 26, 2015

2.3 Describe the functions of the nucleus, cytoplasm, cell membrane, cell wall, chloroplast and vacuole


(Also covered in 2.2)

Functions:
  • Nucleus - controls the cell's behavior
  • Cytoplasm - makes up most of the cell, a gelatine-like subtance. This is where the organelles are found.
  • Cell membrane - a thin wall that keeps the cell together
  • Cell wall - a harder, outer wall that keeps the cell's shape and stops it from bursting when it is full of water
  • Chloroplast - allows the organism to photosynthesize: to produce glucose from water and carbon dioxide
  • Vacuole - Where cell sap is stored, along with other nutrients
Figure 1 (yes I know, same image again. Sozzles.)


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