Science Catechism 11-20 Flashcards by Carrie Causey | Brainscape

Q

What is a chromosome?

A

Chromosomes are coiled DNA that are in the nucleus

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What is a nucleus?

A

The control center of the cell

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What does mitochondria do?

A

Breaks down food and releaes energy

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What is endoplasmic reticulum?

A

The cell’s transportation system

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What do ribosomes do?

A

Make proteins

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What do cloroplasts contain?

A

Clorophyll

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What do plants use clorophyll for?

A

Plants use clorophyll to make food from sunlight

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Q

How does the body reproduce cells?

A

Through cell division

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What is the first step in cell division?

A

Duplicate chromosomes in the nucleus

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What are 2 types of cell division?

A

Mitosis and meiosis

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