Cells Flashcards
What does cytoplasm do?
where all the chemical reactions happen
whats the nucleus’ function and what does the function contain?
contains - individual genes
function - to make copies of itself when cell divides to make new cells and protein - enzymes
what do chloroplasts contain and whats its function?
contains - chlorophyll
function - traps light enrgy to make photosynthesis
what does the vaculoe contain?
cell sap
what does the cell wall contain and whats its function?
contains - cellulose
function - to strengthen the cell
what do mitochondria do?
- release energy from glucose molecules during respiration
- they are tiny organelles
- produce energy from food
what do ribosomes do?
- controls the making of proteins
- join amino acids into long chains to make proteins
Draw a generalised bacterial cell
Bacteria has no…
nucleus
Bacteria are … … microorganisms.
single-celled
Draw a yeast cell
Describe diffusion
The movement of particles that takes place in liquids or gases, by moving from a high concentration to a low, until it reaches the equalibrium.