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Cells Flashcards

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Which cells contain a cell-membrane and what is its function

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Both

Controls substances which go in and out of the cell

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Which cells contain a cytoplasm and what is its function

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Both

Gel-like substance where chemical reactions happen. Also contains enzymes

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Which cells contain a cell wall and what is its function

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Plant cells (in plants it's made of cellulose)
Strengthens the cell
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3
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The chemical reactions inside cells are controlled by _____________

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Enzymes

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Which cells contain chloroplasts and what is its function

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Plants

They make food for the plant by photosynthesis - they contain chlorophyll

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What is the energy storage molecule in plants and what is it in animals

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Animals: Glycogen
Plants: Starch

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Which cells contain mitochondria and what is its function Respiration (the release of energy from glucose) occurs in these organelles.

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Both

Power house of the cell within which respiration takes place to produce energy

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7
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Where do we store glycogen

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In our liver and muscles

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Name 3 cell structures which only plants have

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Cell wall
Vacuole
Chloroplasts

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What is the function of chloroplasts

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Chloroplasts are found in cells that carry out photosynthesis. They contain chlorophyll to trap light energy.

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What is glycogen

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Human energy storage molecule

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What is cilia

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Microscopic hair-like vibrating structures

Extensions of the cytoplasm and cell membrane

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What is a root hair tissue

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Found in roots. Takes in water from the soil

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State 5 different parts of a plant cell

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Nucleus
Cell membrane
Cytoplasm
Mitochondria
Cell wall
Chloroplasts
Vacuole
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Which cells contain a vacuole and what is its function

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Plants

Contains cell sap and helps to support the cell

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16
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All ciliated cells have tiny hair cells called ___________

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Cilia

17
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Which cells contain a nucleus and what is its function

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All

Contains genetic information and controls the cells activities

18
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Guard cells can close the stomata at night to stop the leaf ____________ _________

A

Losing water

19
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Cells involved with active transport usually have lots of ____________________ to provide the energy they need

A

Mitochondria

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