Plant & Animal Cells (Leaving Cert Agricultural Science): Quizzes
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What makes plant and animal cells eukaryotic?
What makes plant and animal cells eukaryotic?
They have a nucleus & organelles
What two main components make up the cell membrane?
What two main components make up the cell membrane?
Phospholipids & proteins
What does the nucleus contain?
What does the nucleus contain?
DNA organised into chromosomes
Why are mitochondria called the 'powerhouses' of the cell?
Why are mitochondria called the 'powerhouses' of the cell?
They generate energy
What is the function of ribosomes?
What is the function of ribosomes?
Make proteins
What is the plant cell wall made of?
What is the plant cell wall made of?
Cellulose
What is the main function of chloroplasts?
What is the main function of chloroplasts?
Photosynthesis
What is the key difference between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells?
What is the key difference between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells?
Prokaryotes lack a nucleus
What is diffusion?
What is diffusion?
Movement from high to low concentration
What happens to plant cells in hypotonic solutions?
What happens to plant cells in hypotonic solutions?
They gain turgor pressure