Parts of the Cell: Flashcards

Flash cards: Parts of the Cell

Nucleus

Nucleus

Control centre of the cell. Contains 46 chromosomes which contain DNA and protein

Ribosomes

Make proteins and contain genetic material

Vacuole

Strength and shape

Mitochondria

Powerhouse of the cell, contains DNA

Cell membrane

Retains content of a cell while being selectively permeable

Chloroplast

Where photosynthesis takes place

Prokaryotic Cells

Cells that do not have a nucleus or membrane-bound organelles

Eukaryotic Cells

Cells have a nucleus or membrane-bound organelles

Unicellular

An organism that consists of a single cell

Multicellular

An organism that consists of multiple cells

Tissue

A group of similar cells that carry out the same/similar function

Organ

A group of similar tissue that carry out the same/similar function

Tissue culture

Growth of cells in a sterile nutrient medium outside an organism

In vitro

Growth in glass

Sterile

No microorganisms present