1.2. Cell structures Flashcards

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1
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What do plant and animal cells share

A
Cell membrane
Cytoplasm
Nucleus
Ribosomes
Mitochondria
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2
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What are in Plant cells only?

A

Chloroplast
cell wall
vacuole

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3
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Functions of Nucleus

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Controls the activity of the cell

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4
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Function of cell membrane

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controls entry and exit of substances into the cell

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5
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Function of cytoplasm

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Where chemical reactions take place

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6
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Function of mitochondria

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POWERHOUSE OF THE CELL

Where aerobic respiration happens

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7
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Ribosomes

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Made of RNA and protein

Site of protein synthesis

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8
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Rough endoplasmic reticulum

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Where ribosomes attach

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9
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Cell wall

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In plants only
Made out of cellulose
Protects and supports the cell

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10
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Chloroplasts

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Contains green pigment - Chlorophyll

Carries out photosynthesis

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11
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Vacuole

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Cell sap containing dissolved sugar and mineral ions

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12
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What is a tissue

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Group of cells working together to perform the same function

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13
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What is an organ

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Group of tissues working together to perform the same function

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14
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What is an organism

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Group of organ systems working together to perform the same function

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15
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The different organ systems

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Digestive system
Endocrine system
Reproductive
Circulatory
Respiratory
Nervous
Excratory
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16
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Red blood cells function

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Transports oxygen
Contains haemoglobin (red pigment)
Its concave shape is to increase surface area

17
Q

Cilliated cells

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Contain cilia
Found in the trachea
Moves bacteria filled mucus from the trachea to the mouth to be swallowed

18
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Xylem

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Transports water and minerals from the root upwards to the leaves