Key terminology on cells and transport.
|
Cytoplasm |
The material within a living cell, excluding the nucleus is called cytoplasm.
*
|
|
Nucleus |
A chromosome is a thread-like structure of nucleic acids and protein found in the nucleus of most living cells, carrying genetic information in the form of genes.
*
|
|
Osmosis |
The movement of water across cell membranes down a concentration gradient.
*
|
|
Chloroplast |
Plant cells have green chloroplast.
*
|
|
Chlorophyll |
Chlorophyll is the substance inside plant cells that turn sunlight into carbohydrates.
*
|
|
Ribosome |
Where proteins are made in a cell.
*
|
|
Synthesis |
The synthesis of organic compounds by bacteria or other living organisms typically in the absence of sunlight.
*
|
|
mitochondria |
Mitochondria contain enzymes for energy production.
*
|
|
Vacuole |
Plant cells contain a vacuole.
*
|
|
Palisade |
The scientific term for a leaf cell.
*
|
* This sentence was added by a Spellzone user.
Improve your spelling skills with interactive exercises and activities.
How to use:
Look and read the word.
Say the word. Click the speaker icon.
Cover the word.
Write the word.
Check your spelling.
Boost your spelling skills with interactive challenges.
Summer spelling
Hot spelling fun.
Egg Hunt
Crack the eggs!
Word Search, small
The classic English word game.
Against the Clock
Spelling 'against the clock'.
Mayan Temple
Try the temple spelling puzzle.
Monkey Business
It's bananas!
See how well you know these words with a spelling test.
Use printable worksheets to reinforce spelling skills.
Enhance both spelling and handwriting with this activity.
"This is a fantastic opportunity for our students! I'm sure Spellzone will be invaluable in helping them to improve their spellings and therefore improve the quality of their writing in all subject areas!"
Teacher, High School, UK