Chapter 1 Cells and organisation Flashcards

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nm-> micro m-> mm-> cm->m->km

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/1000->/1000->/10->/100->/1000

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km-> m->cm-> mm-> micro m-> nm

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x1000->x100-> x10->x1000->x1000

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3
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What does a plant cell contain.

A
Cell membrane
Ribosomes 
Cell wall or cellulose 
Mitochondria
Cytoplasm
Permanent vacuole
Chloroplasts 
Nucleus
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What does an animal cell contain

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Cell membrane 
Ribosomes 
Mitochondria
Cytoplasm 
Nucleus
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What is a Cell membrane function

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controls what enters and leaves the cell

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What is a Cytoplasm function

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site of chemical reactions

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7
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what is the function of a Nucleus

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contains the genetic material (DNA)

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What is the function of a Ribosome

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site of protein synthesis

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9
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What is the function of Mitochondria

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This is the site of respiration.

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10
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What is the function of Cellulose or cell wall

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It acts ad strength and support to the plant. It is fully permeable.

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What is the function of Chloroplast

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This the site of photosynthesis

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12
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What is the function of Large permanent vacuole

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contains cell sap

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13
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What is diffusion

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the movement of substances from an area of high concentration to an area of low
concentration.

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What is osmosis

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the movement of water molecules from an area of high concentration to an area of low
concentration across a partially permeable membr

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What is active transport

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the movement of substances from an area of low concentration to an area of
higher concentration. Against a concentration gradient, requires ATP energy and a carrier protein in
the cell membrane

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