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Biology - CELL STRUCTURE AND FUNCTION 1 Flashcards

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1
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What is the structure of the nucleus?

A

sphere is the centre of the cell

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What is the function of the nucleus?

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it contains DNA

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What is the structure of the nucleolus?

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In the centre of the nucleus

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What is the function of the nucleolus?

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Ribosomes are made in the nucleolus

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What is the structure of the RER?

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Folded membrane near the nucleus. Has ribosomes on it

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6
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What is the function of the RER?

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Protein synthesis

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7
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What is the structure of ribosomes?

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Made up of two subunits of RNA

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8
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What are the function of ribosomes?

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Protein synthesis

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9
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What is the structure of the SER?

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Folded membrane near nucleus. No ribosomes

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10
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What is the function of the SER?

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Lipid and carbohydrate synthesis

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What is the structure of the golgi?

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Folded membrane

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12
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What is the function of the golgi?

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Protein modification

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13
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What are lysosomes?

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Large vesicles that contain enzymes

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14
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What is the function of lysosomes?

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Breaks down bigger molecules into smaller ones using enzymes

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15
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What is the structure of mitochondria?

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Pill shaped. Double membrane

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16
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What is the function of mitochondria?

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ATP production and aerobic respiration

17
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What is the structure of centrioles?

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Two organelles, with microtubes running through them

18
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What is the function of centrioles?

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Forms the cytoskeleton

19
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What is the structure of the plasma membrane?

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Fluid mosaic model

20
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What is the function of the plasma membrane?

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controls what comes in and out of the cell

21
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What is the structure of vesicles?

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Spheres of membrane near golgi

22
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What is the function of vesicles?

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Transports substances

23
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What is the structure of the cytoplasm?

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Jelly like substance which fills the cell

24
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What is the function of the cytoplasm?

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where chemical reactions take place

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