Cells Flashcards
Mitochondria
The part of the cell where aerobic respiration happens
In BOTH animal and plant cells
Cell Wall
Provides Structure and Support
ONLY in Plant Cell
Nucleus
Contains DNA and controls the functions of the cell
In BOTH Animal and Plant Cells
Chloroplasts
Contains chlorophyll and is where the site of Photosynthesis happens
In ONLY Plant Cells
Cell Membrane
Controls substances that move in and out of the cell
In BOTH Animal and Plant Cells
Cytoplasm
Where the chemical reactions in the cell take place and the liquid inside the cell
In BOTH Animal and Plant Cells
Vacuole
Contains Cell Sap and the hole in the Plant Cell
ONLY in Plant Cells
Ribosomes
Where protein is synthesised (made)
In BOTH Animal and Plant Cells
Eukaryote Cells
Cells with a Nucleus
Prokaryote Cells
Cells without a Nucleus
Palisade Cell
- Plant
- High Density of chloroplasts within the cell
( to absorb as much sunlight as possible for photosynthesis )
Sperm Cell
- Animal
- Has a long tail and a streamlined head
- To make it swim through to the egg
Muscle Cell
- Animal
- The Cell is long and contains lots of energy
( to contract quickly )
Muscle Cell
- Animal
- The Cell is long and contains lots of energy
( to contract quickly )
Nerve Cell
- Animal
- Rapid signalling
- To vary one part electric signals from one part of the body to the other
Root Hair Cell
- Plant
- Absorbing water and minerals
- Grow into ‘ long ‘ hairs that stick out of the soil to have a larger surface area
Xylem Cell
- Plant
- Hollow on the inside centre
- For Transport for water and minerals
Diffusion
The spreading out of particles moving from an area of high concentration to low concentration
Ways to speed up diffusion
Increase surface area
Increase temperature
Higher/increasing concentration
Osmosis
The diffusion of water molecules from an area of high water concentration to a low water concentration
Through a partially permeable membrane
Active Transport
Movement of particles from high to low concentration
Requires Energy
Across a partially permeable membrane
