Cells and Organelles Flashcards

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All cells strive to…

A

control chemical reactions.

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Why do cells strive to achieve chemical balance?

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Chemical reactions underpin life.

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What is the defining characteristic of a fungal cell?

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Fungal cells have growth tips.

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What is the defining characteristic of a fungal cell?

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Fungal cells have growth tips.

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Cytoskeleton is key to a cell’s structure, with _____ acting as a railing system for the cell.

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microtubules

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What is the primary task of a lysosome?

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It acts as a recycling center for the cell by leading the digestion of old cell parts, invaders and toxins.

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True or false? Mitochondria are only found in animal cells, while chloroplasts are only found in plant cells.

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False. While it is true that chloroplasts are only found in plant cells, mitochondria can be found in other types of cells other than animal cells.

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