cells

Cards (5)

  • Plant cell
  • Animal cell
    • Tissue - a group of similar cells with similar functions, bone, muscle, xylem
    • Organ - collection of two or more tissues that perform specific functions, kidney, flower, brain
    • Organ system - collection of several organs that work together, digestive system, respiratory system
    • Organism - whole animal or plant, human, tree
  • Plant and animal cells:
    Cell membrane - controls the movement of substances into and out of the cell
    Cytoplasm - where chemical reactions happen
    Nucleus - genetic information, controls cells activities
    Mitochondria - supplies cells with energy from aerobic respiration
    vacuole - contains cell sap, keeps cell firm
    Cell wall - made cellulose, supports cell, structure
    Chloroplasts - green chlorophyll, absorbs light energy, photosynthesis occurs here
  • Specialized cells and differentiation:
    features modified or adapted to suit specific function and perform job efficiently
    • sperm cell has a tail and lots of mitochondria
    • palisade cell packed with chloroplasts for photosynthesis