Organelle Roll Call
Contains the cell's genetic material and controls its activitie
Nucleus
This cell's job is to carry oxygen around the body.
Red blood cell
The basic unit of life — the smallest level of organisation.
Cell
This organ system breaks down food and absorbs nutrients.
Digestive system
This plant organ absorbs water and anchors the plant in the soil.
Root
Jelly-like substance where most chemical reactions in the cell happen
Cytoplasm
This cell absorbs water and mineral salts from the soil.
Root hair cell
A group of different tissues working together to do a job.
Organ
This organ system takes in oxygen and removes carbon dioxide.
Respiratory system
This plant organ's main job is to make food by photosynthesis.
Leaf
This structure controls which substances move into and out of the cell.
Cell membrane
This cell uses tiny hair-like structures to sweep away mucus, dust and germs.
Ciliated cell
A group of similar cells working together.
Tissue
This organ system transports oxygen and nutrients around the body.
Circulatory system
This plant organ transports water and nutrients and holds the plant upright.
Stem
Releases energy from food during respiration.
Mitochondrion
This cell is packed with chloroplasts to absorb light for photosynthesis.
Palisade cell
A group of organs working together.
Organ system
This organ system lets different parts of the body communicate with each other.
Nervous system
The part of the microscope that you place your slide on for viewing
Name TWO structures found in a plant cell but not in an animal cell.
Cell wall and chloroplast
This cell has a long axon and carries electrical messages around the body.
Neurone
Put these in order, smallest to largest: organ, tissue, cell, organ system, organism.
Cell, tissue, organ, organ system, organism
Name the main organ of the circulatory system and the main organ of the nervous system.
Heart and brain
What is used/added to a microscope slide to help visualize the cell?
Stain