Cell names Flashcards
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Cell membrane
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Controls what substances can get into and out of the cell.
2
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Cytoplasm
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Jelly-like substance, where chemical reactions happen.
3
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Nucleus
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Controls what happens inside the cell. Carries genetic information.
4
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Chloroplast
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Where photosynthesis happens – chloroplasts contain a green substance called chlorophyll.
5
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Vacuole
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Contains a liquid called cell sap, which keeps the cell firm.
6
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Cell wall
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Made of a tough substance called cellulose, which supports the cell. Controls what comes in and out of the cell.
7
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Photosynthesis
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Is the process through which plants use water and carbon dioxide to create their food, grow and release excess oxygen into the air.
