Cell structure Flashcards

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Nucleus

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It contains genetic material (DNA) that controls the cell’s activity
- Animals
- Plants
- Fungi
- Protoctis

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Cytoplasm

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Site of chemical reactions + contains organelles
- Animals
- plants
- fungi
- protoctis
- bacteria

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Cell membrane

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Controls what comes in and out of the cell
- Animals
- Plants
- fungi
- protoctis
- bacteria

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Mitochondria

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Produces power for the cell by releasing energy from respiration (glucose + oxygen –> carbon dioxide + water)
- Animals
- plants
- fungi
- protoctis

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Ribosome

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Synthesises proteins by translating genetic code from RNA into an amino acid sequence
- Animals
- plants
- fungi
- protoctis

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Chloroplast

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Contains chlorophyll and enzymes needed for photosynthesis
- Plants
- protoctis

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Cell wall

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Provides structure and protection to the cell
- Plants
- fungi
- protoctis

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Permanent vacuole

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Holds onto useful material, keeps cell swollen and get rid of waste
- plant
- fungi
- protoctis

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