plants and animals Flashcards
(10 cards)
what chemical makes photosynthesis occur?
Chlorophyll
what is an organelle?
Cell structure that is specialised to carry out a particular function or job
what is a cell?
Basic structural and functional unit of a living organism
what is a tissue?
Group of cells with similar structures, working together to perform a shared function
what is an organ?
Structure made up of a group of tissues, working together to perform specific functions
what is an organ system?
Group of organs with related functions, working together to perform body functions
what is blood made from?
plasma
red blood cells
white blood cells
platelets
what is the equation for aerobic respiration?
C6H12O6 + 6O2 → 6CO2 + 6H2O
what is gas exchange?
delivery of oxygen from the lungs to the bloodstream, and the elimination of carbon dioxide from the bloodstream to the lungs.
where does gas exchange occur?:
It occurs in the lungs between the alveoli and a network of tiny blood vessels called capillaries