Cells & Movement of Substances- Terms & Definitions

Found in the nucleus and contains genes.

A jelly-like substance made up mainly of water, and is where chemical reactions take place.

a cell boundary that controls substances entering or leaving the cell

A type of membrane that allows molecules of certain sizes to pass through

This structure gives the cell shape and prevent bursting of the cell.

A sac that stores food substances and water.

The organelle in which respiration takes place to release energy for cellular activities.

This organelle contains chlorophyll which absorbs light energy to carry out photosynthesis.

Cells of the same kind are grouped together to perform a particular function.

Consists of different tissues working together to perform a specialised function.