1 Flashcards
1
Q
What are Mitochondria? (plural)
A
Where aerobic respiration takes place
2
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What does a cell wall do?
A
Supports, strengthens, protects, and maintains the shape of the cell
3
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What are Chloroplasts?
A
Where photosynthesis takes place
4
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What does the Cell membrane do?
A
Controls entry and exit of substances
5
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What does the Vacuole do?
A
Stores water, sugars and salts
6
Q
What is the job of the Nucleus?
A
Controls many of the activities of the cell. Stores genetic information
7
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What are Ribosomes?
A
Where protein synthesis happens
8
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What are Plasmids?
A
Code for the synthesis of a few proteins not coded for by the nucleus
9
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What is a Cytoplasm?
A
Where biochemical reactions happen
