Cells Flashcards
Cell
It’s specialised when it has certain specific functions and features that allow it to perform a particular role
Tissue
A group of specialised cells that look alike and perform a certain function
Organelles
The microscopic structures found within a cell
Cell wall
Protects cell content
Provides support
Cell membrane
Controls the movement of water
Protects internal structures of animal cells
Nucleus
Control activities of a cell
Plays a role in cell division
Nuclear membrane
Allows substances to pass in and out of the nucleus
Chromatin Network
Passes generic information
Controls the production of protein
Cytoplasm
Contains water and dissolved substances
Contains organelles
Vacuole
Stores waste and built-up substances
Mitochondrion
Releases energy during cell respiration
Ribosome
Protein synthesis takes place here
Lysosome
Digests and breaks down food
ER
Form vacuoles
Transports products from one cell to another
Golgi apparatus
Transports proteins from the er to places where they needed
Forms lysosome