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1
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State the function of the nucleus.

A

Controls all activities of the cell, contains genetic information

2
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State the function of the cytoplasm.

A

Site of most chemical reactions in the cell

3
Q

State the function of the cell membrane.

A

Controls what substances go in and out of the cell

4
Q

State the function of the mitochondria.

A

Site of aerobic respiration, releasing energy

5
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State the function of the ribosomes.

A

Site of protein synthesis

6
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State the function of the cell wall.

A

Strengthens the cell, provide support

7
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State the function of the chloroplasts.

A

Contain chlorophyll, absorb light to do photosynthesis

8
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State the function of the permanent vacuole.

A

Contains cell sap to keep plant cells rigid, provide support

9
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State three differences between animal and plant cells.

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Plant cells have chloroplasts, permanent vacuole and cellulose cell wall. Animal cells do not

10
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What substance makes up plants’ cell walls?

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Cellulose