Cell Biology Flashcards

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Cytoplasm

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Site of chemical reactions in the cell,
Gel like substance containing enzymes to catalyst the reactions

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Nucleus

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Contains genetic material,
Controls the activities of the cell and codes for proteins

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Cell membrane

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Semi permeable,
Controls the movement of substances in and out of the cell

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Ribosome

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Site of protein synthesis,
mRNA is translated to an amino acid chain

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Mitrochondrion

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Site of respiration,
Where energy is released for the cell to function

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Permanent vacuole

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Contains cell sap,
Keeps cell turgid,
Contains sugars and salts in solution

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Cell wall

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Made of cellulose,
Supports and strengthens the cell

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Chloroplast

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Site of photosynthesis,
Contains chlorophyll,
Absorbs light energy

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Bacterial dna

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Not in nucleus, floats in the cytoplasm,
Controls the function of the cell

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Plasmid

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Small rings of dna,
Contain additional dna

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Cytoplasm

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Semi permeable,
Controls the movement of substances in and out of the cell

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What cells are eukaryotic

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Animal and plant

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13
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What cell is prokaryotic

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Bacterial

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What are the specialised animal cells

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Nerve,
Sperm,
Muscle

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What are the specialised plant cells

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Root hair,
Xylem,
Phloem

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Nerve

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Carry electrical signals,
Long branched connections and insulating sheath