Science Plant Cells Flashcards
Cells
The building blocks of life
Cell membrane
 surrounds the cell
Cell wall
 surrounds the cell providing support
Chloroplasts
Where photosynthesis takes place
Concentration
A measure of the number of particles of a substance in a given volume
Cytoplasm
Where chemical reactions take place
Diffusion
The movement of a liquid or gas particles from a place of high concentration to place of low concentration
Leaf cell
The plant cells that contain chloroplast where photosynthesis takes place
Microscope
An optical instrument used to magnify objects so small details can be seen clearly
Mitochondria cell
Where respiration takes place
Nerve cell
An animal cell that transmits electrical impulses around the body
Nucleus
The cell component that controls the cell and contains genetic material
Organisms
Living things
Red blood cell
Animal cell that transports oxygen around the body
Respiration
The release of energy from glucose