Cells 2.2 - Natural building blocks [ARCHIVE] Flashcards

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What is a cell?

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A cell is the smallest living body that makes up all living organisms.

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What is an organelle?

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An organelle is a small part of a cell that has a specific role like mitochondria

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What organelles are found in animal cells?

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Nucleus, cell membrane, cytoplasm, vacuole, mitochondria, lysosomes, endoplasmic reticulum, ribosomes

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What organelles are found in plants cells?

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Nucleus, cell membrane, cytoplasm, vacuole, cell wall, chloroplast

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What organelles are found in fungal cells?

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Nucleus, vacuole, cell wall, cell membrane.

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How do you make a wet mount?

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  1. Put your specimen in the centre of the glass slide.
  2. Add a drop of water on top of the specimen.
  3. Put the cover slip on at a 45-degree angle and lower slowly.
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What is an organelle in a cell?

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Different parts of a cell with specific jobs. e.g. Nucleus, Cell membrane, Cytoplasm.

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What is the function of a Nucleus?

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To control the cell, it controls all chemical reactions and how the cell develops and reproduces.

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What is the function of the Cell membrane?

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The skin that holds the cell together also controls what comes in and out of the cell.

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What is the function of cytoplasm?

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Watery, jelly-like mixture that gives the cell its shape and protects it.

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What is the function of vacuoles?

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They handle waste products.

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Only seen under an electron microscope, What is the function of mitochondria?

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They release energy from food.

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Only seen under an electron microscope, What is the function of lysosomes?

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Disposal units that get rid of wastes from the cell.

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