Parts Of The Cell Flashcards
Cell membrane
Very thin layer that surrounds the cell. Holds cell contents in place and controls what passes into and out of the cell
Nucleus
Is normally round. Ir acts as the control centre of the cell it has the DNA
Cytoplasm
The watery liquid found between the nucleus and the cell membrane
Mitochondria
Supply energy to the cell
Cell wall
Found outside the cell membrane of the plant cell. Gives strength to the cell
Vacuole
Space containing water, Sugar and wastes - gives strength to the cell
Chloroplasts
Contain chlorophyll to help make food using sunlight (photosynthesis)
Invertebrates
Animal that do not have a backbone are Calle invertebrates
E.g. worm
Vertebrates
Animals that have a backbone are called vertebrates
E.g. dog
Vertebrates are normally bigger and more complex animals then invertebrates