Biology Flashcards
What is the job of the nucleus
Controls the activities of the cell
What is the job of the cell membrane
Controls the passage of substances into and out of the cell
What is the cytoplasms job
Most of the chemical reactions take place
What is the vacuoles job
Surrounded by a membrane and fluid called cell cap, vacuoles are permanent structures in plants
What is the job of the chloroplasts
Found in plant cells above the ground
What is the fraction for a mm
1/1000
When does mitosis happen
During asexual reproduction
Name 3 things we need cells for:
Grow, replace worn out cells and repair damaged tissue
What characteristics does a malignant tumor have
Grows faster, can spread throughout body
What characteristics does a benign tumor have
Slow growing, often in a capsule so can be easily removed
What is the job of the nerve cell
Carries out messages or electrical impulses from one part of the body to another
