Science Flashcards
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where do you find a cell membrane?
In plant and animal cells
what is a cell membranes function?
To control what substances go out of and into the cell.
where do you find cytoplasm?
in plant and animal cells
What is cytoplasm’s function?
Jelly-like substance where chemical reactions take place.
Where do you find a nucleus?
In plant and animal cells
What is a nucleus’s function?
It carries all the genetic information and controls what happens inside the cell.
Where do you find a chloroplast?
Only in plant cells that are above the ground
What is a chloroplast’s function
Where the photosynthesis takes place na contains a green substance called chlorophyll.
Where do you find the vacuole?
In plant cells only
What is a vacuoles function?
Contains liquid called sap which keeps the cell firm
Where do you find a cell wall?
In plant cells only
What is the function of the cell wall?
The function of the cell wall is to support the cell it is made up of a strong substance called cellulose.
Where do you find mitochondria?
In animal cells and plant cells
What is a mitochondria’s function?
It provides energy for the cell by the process of respiration
What is a Red blood cell’s function?
To carry oxygen
What is a red blood cell’s special features?
No nucleus for a large surface area to absorb more oxygen.
What is a nerve cell’s function?
To carry nerve impulses to different parts of the body.
What is a nerve cell’s special features?
It is long for transporting messages quickly around the body.
What is a sperm cell’s function?
to fertilise the egg.
What is a sperm cell’s special features?
Tail for swimming to the egg and lots of mitochondria for energy.
What is a root hair cell’s function?
To absorb water and minerals.
What is a root hair cell’s special feature?
Large surface area
What is a leaf cell’s function?
To absorb sunlight for photosynthesis.
What is a leaf cell’s special features?
Lots of chloroplasts and large surface area
