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1
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All things are made of what?

A

Cells

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2
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Give 2 examples of eukaryotic cells

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Animals and plant cells are eukaryotic

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What single cell organism is a procaryotic cell?

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Bacteria

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Name all the parts of an animal cell

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Nucleus, mitocondria, rhibosome, cell membrane, cytoplasm

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Name the things that all Eukaryotic cells have

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Cell mambrane, cytoplasm and genetic material enclosed in a nucleus.

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What is the role of a nucleus in an animal cell?

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The nucleus controlls all the ativities of the cell and is surrounded by the nuclear membrane.

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What is the role of the cytoplasm in an animal cell?

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The cytoplasm is a liquid gell in which the organelles are suspended and where most of the chemical reactions needed for life tke place.

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What is the role of the cell membrane in an animal cell?

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The cell membrane controlls what goes in and out of the cell.

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What is the role of the mitochondria in an animal cell?

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The mitochondria are small structures in the cytoplasm where aerobic respiration takes place realeasing energy for the cell.

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What is the role of the ribosomes in an animal cell?

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Thr ribosomes it the site of protein synthesis, making all the proteins needed in the cell.

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How do plant cells make their own food?

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Through photosynthesis

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What is a plant cells cell wall made of?

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Cellulose

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What do chloroplasts do?

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Chloroplasts are green cells that most plant cell contains. They are green because they contain clorophyll which absorbs light so the plant can make food by photosynthesis

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What is the permanent vacuole and what does it do?

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The large permanent vacuole is a space in the cytoplasm filled with cell sap. This is important for keeping the cell rigid to support the plant.

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Name all the parts in a plant cell:

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Cell wall, cell membrane, cytoplasm, nucleus, mitochondria, chlorophyll, large permanent vacuole, ribosomes

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16
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What do plasmids do in a bacteria cell?

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They carry genes that are usefull and pass them to other bacteria cells.

17
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What does the single strand of DNA do in a bacteria cell?

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Carries DNA.

18
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What does the flagellum do in a bacteria cell?

A

Helps the cell in movement

19
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What does the slime capsule do in a bacteria cell?

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It protects the cell from physical and chemical attacks

20
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What does the plasma membrane do in a bacteria cell?

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The plasma membrane regulates the transport of materials entering and exiting the cell.

21
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What does the cell wall do in a becteria cell?

A

confer the characteristic cell shape and provide the cell with mechanical protection.

22
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What does a mitochondria do in a bacteria cell?

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Energy production.

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