cells Flashcards
nucleus
controls activity of cell, contains chromosomes/ DNA
cell membrane
controls what enters and leaves the cell
cytoplasm
where chemical reactions occur
mitochondria
where respiration happens, produces ATP
ribosomes
assembles proteins from amino acids
chloroplasts
absorbs light and uses it to carry out photosynthesis
cell wall
made of cellulose ( in plants ) keeps cell in a fixed position
vacuole
filled with cell sap
cells
the smallest unit of an organism
tissues
a group of cells working together to do a particular job
organs
made from a group of tissues which work together to do a job
organ system
made from a group[ of organs which all work together to do a special job
features of a bacteria cell
- slime layer
- cell wall ( made of murien )
- circular chromosomes
- flagellum
- plasmid
- cell membrane
features of a virus cell
- DNA
- lipid envelope
- protein coat