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Question | Answer |
Nucleus | The part of the cell that contains the genetic information and controls the processes in the cell |
Cell Membrane | The part of the cell that lets things in and out of the cell |
Cell Wall | Part of the cell that strengthens and supports the cell |
Cytoplasm | The jelly part of the cell that all chemical reactions take place in |
Mitochondria | The organelle where respiration takes place. Creates energy for the cell |
Ribosomes | Creates proteins |
Chloroplast | Only in a plant cell. Contains chlorophyll which is needed for photosynthesis where energy is created |
Vacuole | Contains cell sap and keeps the cell turgid |
Bacteria | A single celled organism which has no nucleus, a cell wall and a flagellum to move |
Algae | A single celled plant organism |
Sperm | A specialised cell that is the male gamete. Contains half the genetic information and has a tail to swim towards the egg |
Guard Cell | Cell that is capable of changing shape to open or close the stomata in the leaf. Contains many vacuole. |
Nerve Cell | Elongated cell that carries electrical impulses |
Palisade Mesophyll Cell | Contains chlorophyll to photosynthesise. |
Red Blood Cell | Cells that carry oxygen. Contains no nucleus so there is more shape |
Tissues | Collections of similar cells |
Organs | Collections of different tissues to create a body with a singular function |
Organ system | A collection of organs that work together to carry out a particular life process |
Glandular Tissue | A tissue that secretes hormones or juices |
Epithelial Tissue | Tissue that coats organs |
Muscular Tissue | Tissue that contacts to bring about movement |
Xylem and Phloem | The tissues within a plant that carry water and nutrients from the root to the leaf |
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