Cells Flashcards
cell wall
outside of cell (plant)
cell membrane
lets substances in and out of the cell (both)
ribosome
makes chains of amino acids (both)
nucleus
say it in syllables
Stores genetic information (both)
nu cle us
vacuole
stores cell sap (plants)
cytoplasm
gelatinous liquid in a cell, keeps the cell turgid (both)
mitochondria
powerhouse (both)
chloroplast
green organelle where photosynthesis (plant)
stomach
muscular sack that has acid and produces enzymes to break down food
oesophagus
connects mouth and stomach,
how does the mouth contribute to digestion
physical breakdown - chewing, chemical breakdown by enzymes in saliva (amylase)
protein is made of ….e.g.
amino acids e.g. meat or beans
carbohydrate is made of ….e.g.
sugars e.g. bread, potatoes
lipids are made of ….e.g.
fatty acids and glycerol e.g. oil, butter
how does the liver contribute to digestion
produces bile which breaks down fats