simple organelles Thing Flashcards
Organelles
A COMPONENT within a cell that carries out a SPECIFIC TASK
Cells
Basic functional unit in a living organism
Tissues
Made up of groups of cells working together to perform a particular function
Organs
Made up of groups of tissues working together to perform a particular function
Organs systems
Made up of organs with RELATED FUNCTIONS,
Working together to perform bodily functions within the organism.
Function of a nucleus
Contains genetic material in chromosomes + controls cell division
Function of cytoplasm
-supports cell structure
-site of chemical reactions
Function of cell membrane
-controls substances that leave and enter the cell
-holds the cell tgt like how i keep my shit together
Cell wall
Defines the shape for the PLANT
Chloroplasts
- for plants to make photosynthesis, they absorb light energy
- has pigment to turn leaf green
Vacuole
- has cell sap
- helps to support the shape of the cell
Mitochondria
- Site of aerobic respiration
- providing energy for the cell
Ribosomes
Site of protein production in protein synthesis (I HATE THIS
Two types of stem cells
Adult stem cells and embryonic stem cells
What do stem cells do
Differentiate into specialised cells that can treat a variety of diseases