parts of the cells Flashcards

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nucleus

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controls all the cell’s activities and contains DNA

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cytoplasm

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where chemical reactions take place +
where the organelles are suspended

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3
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cell membrane

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controls what goes in and out of the cell

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4
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mitochondria

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where aerobic respiration takes place

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5
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ribosomes

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where protein synthesis takes place
(proteins are made)

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chloroplasts

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contain chlorophyll to absorb light for photosynthesis

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7
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permanent vacuole

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filled with cell sap
supports the plant and keeps it rigid

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flagella

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a long strand of protein on bacteria that lashes out

some bacteria use them to move around

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plasmids

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small extra rings of DNA on bacteria

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10
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prokaryotic cells:

parts
examples

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cytoplasm, cell membrane, cell wall, genetic material is not in a nucleus

bacteria calls

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eukaryotic cells:

parts
examples

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genetic material is in a nucleus,
cell membrane, cytoplasm

animal cells + plant cells

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