Cells Flashcards
(18 cards)
Function of the cytoplasm?
Jelly like.
All chemical reactions happen here.
Function of the nucleus?
Control centre
Controls cell activities
Function of the cell membrane?
Controls what enters and leaves.
Function of ribosomes?
Make proteins from amino acids.
Function of mitochondria?
Produces energy from respiration.
Function of chloroplasts?
Contain chlorophyll to absorb light.
Vacuole contains…
Sugars and salts
Function of cell wall?
Rigid outer shell
Provides strength and support.
Plant cells ONLY contain..
Cell wall
Chloroplasts
Vacuole
Red blood cells
Have NO nucleus- so has more space to carry oxygen.
Special shape- gives it large surface area to carry more oxygen.
Root Hair Cell
Has a hair like structure- to increase surface area, so it can absorb more water/minerals.
Sperm cell
Lots of mitochondria to provide energy from respiration.
Has a tail so it can swim to egg.
Salivary glands produce…
Saliva
Liver produces…
Bile
Small Intestine…
Digestion and absorption of soluble food.
Large Intestine…
Water absorbed
Produces faeces
Pancreas..
A gland produces….
Enzymes and hormones
Stomach
Digestion