1 Cell Biology - Animal and Plant Cell Structure Flashcards

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State the function of the nucleus.

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Controls all activities of the cell, contains genetic information

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2
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State the function of the cytoplasm.

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Site of most chemical reactions in the cell

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3
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State the function of the cell membrane.

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Controls what substances go in and out of the cell

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4
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State the function of the mitochondria.

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Site of aerobic respiration, releasing energy

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5
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State the function of the ribosomes.

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Site of protein synthesis

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State the function of the cell wall.

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Strengthens the cell, provide support

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State the function of the chloroplasts.

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Contain chlorophyll, absorb light to do photosynthesis

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State the function of the permanent vacuole.

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Contains cell sap to keep plant cells rigid, provide support

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9
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State three differences between animal and plant cells.

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Plant cells have chloroplasts, permanent vacuole and cellulose cell wall. Animal cells do not

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10
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What substance makes up plants’ cell walls?

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Cellulose

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