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Topic 1.1: Cell structure Flashcards

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What are Eukaryotic cells

A

Animal and Plant cells

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What are Prokaryotic cells

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Bacteria cells

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What are cells

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the smallest unit of life that can replicate by itself

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What are subcellular structure

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different parts that make up a cell

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What is the function of cell membranes

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control which substances go in and out of the cell

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where are cell membranes found

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both plant and animal cells as well as bacteria cells

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What is the function of nucleus

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contains the genetic material/ DNA

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where are nuclei found

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both plant and animal cells

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What is the function of cytoplasm

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what all other subcellular structures sit in
where all chemical reactions take place

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where are cytoplasm found

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both plant and animal cell as well as bacteria cells

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What is the function of mitochondria

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provide energy to the cell so it can function

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where are mitochondria found

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both plant and animal cells

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What is the function of ribosomes

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site of protein synthesis (where proteins are made)

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where are ribosomes found

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both plant and animal cells as well as bacteria cells

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where is a cell wall found

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plant cells and bacteria cells

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What is the function of a cell wall

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Really strong and rigid as its made of cellulose and provides structure and support

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What is a permanent vacuole

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a big sac that contains cell sap (made of sugars, salts and water)

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What is the function of chloroplasts

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Where photosynthesis happens

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Where is a permanent vacuole found

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Plant cells

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Where are chloroplasts found

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Plant cells

21
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What is the function of chlorophyll

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A green substance that turns a leaf green and absorbs light energy

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Where are chlorophyll found

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in chloroplasts in a plant cell

23
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Where is the genetic material found in a bacteria cell

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in a singular circular strand of dna free in the cytoplasm
Also extra genes in plasmids that contain genetic material not needed on a daily basis

24
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What are flagella

A

Thread like structures that are on the outside of the cell which enable them to propel forward

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