B1- definitions Flashcards

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1
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What is cell membrane?

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controls the movement of substances in and out of cells

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2
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what is a cell wall?

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made of cellulose which strengthens the cell

-keeps cell rigid

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3
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what is a chloroplast?

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contain chlorophyll

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4
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what is a chromosome?

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contains dna and gene inside nucleus every cell has 46

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5
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what is a cytoplasm?

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jelly like substance where chemical reactions happen

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6
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dna

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double helix carrying genetic information

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7
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eukaryotic

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bigger than prokaryotic contain a nucleus animal and plant cells

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8
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magnification

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image size/actual size

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9
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mitochondria

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where energy is released through respiration

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10
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nucleus

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contains genetic material

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11
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plasmid

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in prokaryotic cells dna rings

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12
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prokaryotic

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no nucleus eg bacteria

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13
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resolution

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the degree to which it is possible to distinguish between two points

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14
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ribosome

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site of protein synthesis

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15
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permanent vacuole

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contains cell sap helps cell stay rigid

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