animal and plant cells Flashcards

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eukaryotic

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complex cells (contain genetic material, DNA, enclosed in the nucleus)

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prokaryotic

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simple and smaller cells (genetic material not enclosed in nucleus, eg bacteria)

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whats a nucleus

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it contains genetic material that controls activities of the cell

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whats the cytoplasm

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it is a gel like substance, where most chemical reactions happen

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what is the cell membrane

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it holds cell together, controls what goes in and out

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whats mitochondria

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where reactions for respiration take place

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what do the ribosomes do

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translation of genetic material in the synthesis of proteins

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rigid cell wall (plant cell)

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made of cellouse, supports cell and strengthens it

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large vacuole (plant cell)

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contains cell sap

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chloroplasts (plant cell)

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where photosynthesis occurs (makes food for the plant, contains green substances called chlorophyll)

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