Cell Functions: Eukaryotic and Prokaryotic Cells

Contains DNA coding for a particular protein needed to build new cells.

Controls what enters and leaves the cell.

Ribosomes.

<p>Where photosynthesis takes place, providing food for the plant.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Where aerobic respiration reactions occur, providing energy for the cell.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The cell wall of bacterial cells is made of peptidoglycan, whereas the cell wall of plant cells is made of cellulose.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Flagella are long, thin 'whip-like' tails that allow bacteria to move.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Chromosomal DNA is a circular molecule that contains the genetic material of the bacterial cell, and it floats in the cytoplasm.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Cells specialize through a process called differentiation, which involves the cell gaining new sub-cellular structures to suit its role.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Cells that can only differentiate once are found in animals, whereas cells that can differentiate throughout their life are called stem cells and are found in plants.</p> Signup and view all the answers