cells Flashcards
amoeba
A unicellular organism.
cell wall
The plant cell component that surrounds the cell, providing support.
cells
The smallest functional units in an organism - the building blocks of life.
chloroplasts
The plant cell component where photosynthesis takes place.
concentration
A measure of the number of particles of a substance in a given volume
diffusion
The movement of liquid or gas particles from a place of high concentration to a place of low concentration.
euglena
Unicellular organism that performs photosynthesis.
flagellum
A tail-like structure that allows euglenas to move.
leaf cell
The plant cells that contain chloroplasts, where photosynthesis takes place.
microscope
An optical instrument used to magnify objects, so small details can be seen clearly.
nerve cell
An animal cell that transmits electrical impulses around the body.
nucleus
The cell component that controls the cell and contains genetic material.
observation
Carefully looking at an object or process.
organisms
Living things.
red blood cell
An animal cell that transports oxygen around the body.
