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Chapter 2 - Structures Flashcards

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What is found in a plant cell ?

A 
Cell wall 
Cell membrane 
Cytoplasm 
Mitochondria 
Vacuole 
Chloroplasts 
Nucleus
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Nucleus

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Contains the genes which are carried in the chromosomes

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Cell membrane

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Holds the cell together and is selectively permeable controlling what goes in and out of the cell

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Mitochondria

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Where the cell carries out respiration

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Cytoplasm

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Contains enzymes that control chemical processes in the cell

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Vacuole

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Stores the plant cells extra energy in the form of cell sap

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Chloroplasts

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Chloroplasts contain a green pigment chlorophyll which absorbs light energy to use in photosynthesis

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Cell wall

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Extra support structure. It is made out of cellulose

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Guard cells

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. Found in the bottom of leaves in plants
.allows the movement of gasses in and out for plant photosynthesis
.when they are open > turgid
.when they are closed > flaccid

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What is found in an animal cell ?

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Cell membrane
Cytoplasm
Mitochondria
Nucleus

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