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Describe the structure and function of a cell membrane - animal cell.

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controls the movement of substances Ito and out of the cell

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Describe the function of an animal cell :

Cytoplasm

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Most chemical processes take place here, controlled by enzymes.

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Describe the structure and function of animal cells -

Nucleus

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Contains generic material

Which controls the activities of the cell

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Describe the function of an animal cells mitochondria

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Most energy is released by respiration here

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Describe the function of plant cells cell membrane

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Controls the movement of substances into and out of the cell

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Describe the function of a plant cells cytoplasm

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Most chemical processes take place here, controlled by enzymes

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Describe the function of a plant cells nucleus

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Contains genetic material, which controls the activities of the cell

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Describe the function of a plant cells cell wall

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Strengthens the cell

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Describe the function of a plant cells chloroplast

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Contains chlorophyll which absorbs light energy for photosynthesis

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Describe a plan calls function of the mitochondrion

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Most energy is released by respiration here

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Describe the function of a plant cells permanent vacuole

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Filled with cell sap to help keep cell Turgid

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Describe the function of a bacterial cell membrane

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Allows gases + H2O to pass in and out of the cell while controlling the passage of other chemicals

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Describe the function of a bacterial cytoplasm

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Enzymes are made

Reactions involved in respiration occur here

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Describe the function of a bacterial cell wall

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Provide rigidity to maintain cell shap

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Describe the function of a bacterial chromosomal DNA/no true nucleus

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Contains genetic code for enzymes involved in respiration

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State the level of organisation of cells

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Organelle 
Cells 
Tissues 
Organs 
Organ system 
Organism 
Population 
Communities 
Ecosystem
Biosphere

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