Cells Flashcards
What is an organism?
It is a living thing
What is an organ?
It is a group of different tissues working together
What are tissues?
They are a group of cells of one specific type
What are cells?
They are a unit of living organisms
An animal cell has…
Cell membrane
Nucleus
Mitochondria
Cytoplasm
Ribosomes
Plant cells have…
Nucleus
Mitochondria
Cell wall
Ribosomes
Vacuole
A nucleus…
Controls cell activity
Cytoplasms…
Are where most chemical reactions take place
Mitochondria…
Are a sit of aerobic respiration and therefore provide more energy
Cell Membrane…
Controls the transport of substances in and out of the cell. It is also easily damageable.
Ribosomes…
Are the site of protein synthesis
Chloroplasts…
Absorb light and energy to make food
What is the difference between animal cells and plant cells?
Plant cells have a cell wall in addition to a cell membrane, whereas animal cells have only a cell membrane. Plants use cell walls to provide structure to the plant. Plant cells contain organelles called chloroplasts, while animal cells do not
