Cells Flashcards
Cells are the basic units of life
Cell Membrane
A thin layer that surrounds the cell. Acts like a barrier and controls the movement of substances.
Function of the Nucleas
Control’s all the processes and chemical reactions that take place inside the cell.
Mitochondrian
Produces energy in the form of respiration
Chloroplast
Contains chlorophyll
Vacuole
Carries substance’s that contain water, dissolved sugars and salts.
Cell Membrane
A thing layer that holds the cell together.
Gives it shape
Controls the movement if substances
Cytoplasm
Clear jelly-like substance filled inside each cell.
organelles found in here
Chromosome’s
Found in nucleus
What are Chromosoms made of
Deoxyribon Nucleic Acid (DNA)
Cellular Respiration
A process that uses food to make energy
Stem Cells
Special cells in the human body that have the ability to divide and develop into many different cells.
Name 3 differences between plant and animal cells
Plant: Regular Shape Large Vacuole Has a cell wall Has Chloroplasts Membrane lines inside of the cell wall
Animal: Irregular Shape No vacuoles No cell wall No chloroplasts Cell Membrane surrounds the cell