Cells Flashcards
Nucleus
Contains DNA and controls cell activity
Cytoplasm
Where chemical reactions take place
Cell membrane
Holds cell together
Control what goes in and out
Mitochondria
Where aerobic respiration occurs
Releases energy
Ribosomes
Proteins are made for protein-synthesis
Cell wall
Support and stops the cell from bursting
Chloroplasts
Contains chlorophyll to absorb sunlight
Photosynthesis
Vacuole
Stores sap
Supports the cells shape
What does a plant cell contain that a animal cell doesn’t?
Cell wall
Chloroplast
Vacuole
Gametes
Sex cells
Sperm/egg : haploid nucleus
Contains 1 set of chromosomes
Sperm : acrosome
Contains enzymes
Break the jelly coat of egg cell
Sperm : tail
Allows sperm to swim to the egg
Where is the Ciliates epithelial?
- oviduct
- airways, moving mucus away from the lungs
Cilia
Hair like structure
Beating to and fro
Moving fertilised egg to the womb