Cell structure and organisation Flashcards
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What is a cell?
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A cell is a unit of life that consists of a mass of living matter called protoplasm.
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What do protoplasm contain?
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Cell surface membrane, nucleus, cytoplasm
3
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What is the characteristic of the cell surface membrane? What is it made up of?
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It is a partially permeable membrane that is made up of lipids and proteins.
3
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What are the parts of the cytoplasm?
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It contains organelles like nucleus, rough endoplasmic reticulum, smooth endoplasmic reticulum, Golgi body, mitochondria, vesicle and vacuoles.
4
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What are the functions of nucleus?
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It controls cell activities such as cell growth and repair. Nucleus is essential for cell division.
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