Topic 1 - Cells

Cards (13)

  • The nucleus is the control centre of the cell
  • Plant cells have a cell wall and chloroplasts which animal cells don't.
  • A red blood cell is specialized by not having a nucleus to allow more space to carry oxygen, contains haemoglobin which carry oxygen molecules, large surface area.
  • Sperm cells are specialized by having a tail for movement, mitochondria for energy for speed, produced in large numbers
  • Nerve cells are specialized by being thin to transport messages quickly and having a fatty sheath which allows to transport messages quickly.
  • An egg cell is called an ovum/ ova is plural.
  • Chlorophyll is found in the chloroplasts and is a pigment.
  • Cells are the smallest unit of life.
  • Put these into order: organs, cells, tissue organ systems, cells and organisms?
    cells, tissue, organs, organ systems, organisms.
  • Circulatory system: Heart, veins, arteries.
  • Respiratory system: Lungs
  • Digestive system: Stomach, intestines
  • Reproductive system: uterus, vagina, penis, testes.