Cells Flashcards
What is a cell
The smallest unit of life and the basic function unit of all living organisms
What is the job of the nucleus
Controls all activities of the cell and contains the genes in chromosomes
What is the vacuole
Large space containing cell sap that keeps the cell rigid and provides support
What is the job of the mitochondria
Release energy in respiration
What is the job of the cell wall
Forms a rigid box around the cell to provide support and strength
What is the cytoplasm
Liquid gel where chemical reactions take place
What is the job of the cell wall
Strengthens the cell
What is the chloroplast
Green substance that absorbs light for photosynthesis
What is the ribosomes
Synthesise proteins for the plant
What are the 3 organelle that are only found in plant cells
Vacuole chloroplast and cell wall
What is a specialised cell
A cell that has went through the process of differentiation and has a specific function
What are the names of cells with a nucleus
Eukaryotic cells
What are the names of cells that don’t contain a nucleus
Prokaryotic cells
What is the dependant variable
The variable you measure
What is the independant variable
The variable you change