Cells Flashcards
Process of making offspring.
Reproduction
Asexual
One parent, makes genetically identical offspring
Sexual
2 parents, makes genetically different offspring
Why is reproduction important.
Species not go extinct, keep life cycle alive, keep environment stable (food chain)
cell membrane
controls what goes in and out of the cell. animal and plant
Cytoplasm
holds organelles position. Plant and animal
Cell wall
additional protection and shaping. plant
Nucleus
holds DNA, controls cell’s activity, make ribosomes. plant and animal
vacuoles
storage of materials (food, water, etc). Plant and animals
Mitochondria
Powers the cell, makes energy. Plant and animal
Chloroplasts
does photosynthesis. Plant
Vesicles
small sacs hold materials that come in or out of the cell. Plant and animal
Ribosomes
Makes proteins. Plant and animal
Endoplasmic reticulum
A series of canals, transport materials through the cells. Plant and animals
Golgi Apparatus
Stores and packages protein. Plant and animal