Cell Structure and Transport Flashcards
Nucleus
Controls the cell
Cytoplasm
Where the reaction takes place in the cell
Cell Membrane
Allows bacteria in and out of the cell
Mitochondira
Produces energy inside the cell
Ribosomes
Produces protein cells
Cell Wall
Lets things in and out of the cell
Chlorophyll
Takes in sunlight for photosynthesis
Eukaryotic cell
They are animal and plant cells
Prokaryotic cells
Bacteria is an example of it
Nerve cells
They are specialised to carry electrical nerves through the body
Muscle Cells
They are cells that can contract or relax
Sperm Cells
Sperm cells are released a long way from the egg to be fertilised
Xylem cells
It transports water and minireals from the roots throughout the plant
Diffusion
Diffusion is the movement of particles from an area of high concentration to an area of low concentration.
Osmosis
Osmosis is the diffusion of water from a dilute solution to be a concentrated solution.