1.1 Cell Structure Flashcards
1
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Define Mitochondria
A
The site of AEROBIC respiration in plant and animal cells.
2
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Define Chloroplasts
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The site of photosynthesis in a plant cell.
3
Q
Define Cell Membrane
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Controls what comes in and out of the cell.
4
Q
Define Cytoplasm
A
Site of chemical reactions in the cell.
5
Q
Define Vacuole
A
A large, sap-filled space in plant cells.
6
Q
Define Nucleus
A
Contains DNA and controls the cell.
7
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Define Ribosomes
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Bead-shaped organelles which are the site of protein synthesis.
8
Q
Define Plasmids
A
Small circular pieces of DNA in bacterial cells.
9
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Define Cell Walls
A
Are fully permeable, give the cell support and shape, are made out of cellulose (plants) and different materials in bacteria and fungi.
