Cells Flashcards
What is a cell membrane
The cell membrane is a part of the cell that helps control what enters and leaves the cell
What is bacteria
Bacteria are one celled organisms which are the smallest organisms on earth
What is the cell wall
The cell wall is the part of a cell that provides support and protection for the cell
What is the cytoplasm
The cytoplasm is a gelatin like substance in the cell that contains many chemicals that the cell needs
What is an organelle
The organelle is all of the organs inside of the cell
What is the nucleus
The nucleus is the part of the cell that controls most of the cells activities
What is a vacuole
The vacuole is the part of the cell that stores food, water, minerals, and wastes for the cell
What is a mitochondrion
A mitochondrion is the part of the cell that converts food energy into a form that the cell can use
What is photosynthesis
Photosynthesis a process when plants take sunlight and converts into energy that the plant can use
What is the chloroplast
The chloroplast is the part a cell that captures energy from sunlight and uses it to convert carbon dioxide and water into food
What are the three steps of the cell theory
- All living things are made up of at least one or more cells
- The cell is the basic unit of life in which the activities of life occur
- All cells come from cells that already exist
What are tissues
Tissues are a group of cells working for the same function
What is an organ
An organ is a group of tissues coming together for the same thing
What is the organ system
The organ system is when a group of organs come together for the same thing
