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cells
Biology
Term | Definition |
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Cells | All living things are made up of these. |
Nucleus | Contains genetic material that controls the activities of the cell. |
Cytoplasm | Gel-like substance where most of the chemical reactions happen. It contains enzymes that control these chemical reactions. |
Cell membrane | Holds the cells together and controls what goes in and out. |
Mitochondria | These are where most of the reactions happen for respiration take place, they release energy. |
Ribosomes | These are where the proteins are made in the cell. |
Cell wall | Made of cellulose. It supports the cell and strengthens it. |
Permanent vaculoe | Contains cell sap, a weak solution of sugar and salt. |
Chloroplast | Where photosynthesis occurs, which makes food for the plant. They contain a green substance called chlorphyll. |
Yeast | Singled-celled organism, only contains nucleus, cytoplasm and a cell membrane and a cell wall. |
Bacterial | Singled- celled organism that has cytoplasm, cell membrane, cell wall, genetic material. |
Diffusion | The spreading out of particles from an area of high concentration to an area of low concentration. |
Specialised cells | Specific function for something , e.g red blood cells |
Tissue |