Parts of the cell Flashcards
Identify the basic parts of a cell
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Cell membrane
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Very thin transparent sheet that holds everything inside and controls what comes in and out
2
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Cell wall
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Only found in plants, thick and strong. Provides strength for the plant.
3
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Nucleus
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Usually a small dark circular spot. The control center for the cell. Contains our genes.
4
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Cytoplasm
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Watery jelly like substance which fills most of the cell. Contains nutrients and makes chemicals.
5
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Vacuole
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Water filled bubble that helps to keep the cell firm.
6
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Chloroplasts
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Small green structures found only in the green parts of plants. They make food for the plant.
7
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Mitochondria
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Small bean shaped structures in the cytoplasm. Makes energy for the cell through respiration.
8
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What are the differences between a Plant cell and Animal cell?
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9
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What is the Cell theory?
3 parts
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- All organisms are composed of 1 or more cells
- The cell is the basic unit of structure and organization in organisms
- All cells come from pre-existing cells
