Cells Flashcards

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Cytoplasm:

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Most chemical processes take place here, controlled by enzymes.

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Cell membrane:

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Controls movement of substances in and out of the cell

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Mitochondria

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Most energy is released by respiration here (where respiration happens)

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Ribosomes:

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Protein synthesis happens here

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Cell wall:

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Strengthens/supports the cell

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Chloroplasts:

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Contains chlorophyll which absorbs light energy for photosynthesis

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Vacuole:

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Stores the cell sap.

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Bacteria:

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A single celled organism , contains cytoplasm, a cell wall and a cell membrane.

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Yeast:

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A single celled organism containing cytoplasm, a cell membrane, a cell wall and a nucleus.

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Diffusion:

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Occurs when particles move from a high concentration to a low concentration.
HIGH–>LOW
Occurs when particles are free to move.

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Osmosis:

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Where molecules of a solvent pass through a semipermeable membrane from a less concentrated solution into a higher concentrated one

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What is the nucleus?

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Contains genetic material, which controls the activities of the cell

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