Cells Flashcards

1
Q

cell wall

A

outside of cell (plant)

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2
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cell membrane

A

lets substances in and out of the cell (both)

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3
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ribosome

A

makes chains of amino acids (both)

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4
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nucleus

say it in syllables

A

Stores genetic information (both)

nu cle us

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5
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vacuole

A

stores cell sap (plants)

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6
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cytoplasm

A

gelatinous liquid in a cell, keeps the cell turgid (both)

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7
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mitochondria

A

powerhouse (both)

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8
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chloroplast

A

green organelle where photosynthesis (plant)

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9
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stomach

A

muscular sack that has acid and produces enzymes to break down food

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10
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oesophagus

A

connects mouth and stomach,

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11
Q

how does the mouth contribute to digestion

A

physical breakdown - chewing, chemical breakdown by enzymes in saliva (amylase)

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12
Q

protein is made of ….e.g.

A

amino acids e.g. meat or beans

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13
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carbohydrate is made of ….e.g.

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sugars e.g. bread, potatoes

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14
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lipids are made of ….e.g.

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fatty acids and glycerol e.g. oil, butter

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15
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how does the liver contribute to digestion

A

produces bile which breaks down fats

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16
Q

how does the gall bladder contribute to digestion

A

stores bile

17
Q

how does the pancreas contribute to digestion

syllabify the word pancreas

A

produces enzymes to break down fats sugars and protein

pan-cre-as