Chapter 5: Cells Flashcards
What is the function of the nucleus?
Controls activities that happen in cell and contains genetic information.
What is the function of the vacuole?
Stores liquid, food and waste materials
What is the function of the Cell membrane?
Controls what goes in and out off the cell
What is the function of the cytoplasm?
activities in the cell happen in the cytoplasm
What is the function of the chloroplast?
It contains chlorophyll that absorbs sunlight to make food for the plants
Whats the difference of the VACUOLE in plants and animals cells?
Animal cell - Small and numerous
Plant cell - Large and few
Cells are the ________________________.
the basic unit of life
what is a collection of cells?
A tissue
what is a collection of tissues?
An organ
what is a collection of organ?
An organ system
what is a collection of organ system?
An organism
What is division of labour?
Different parts of an organism perform various functions in a coordinated way
