Cell structure Flashcards

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What is cell differentiation?

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the process where cells become specialised by producing different proteins

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What is a cell membrane?

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a partially permeable barrier that surrounds the cell (allows some substances to move in and out of cell)

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What is a cell wall?

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a fully permeable outer layer found in some cells.

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4
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What are cell walls made of in plants?

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cellulose

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What are cell walls made of in fungi?

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chitin

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What is a chloroplast?

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an organelle that is the site of photosynthesis

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What is cytoplasm?

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contains dissolved nutrients and all of the organelles of the cell and the site of many metabolic reactions

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What is a mitochondria?

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site of aerobic respiration

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What is a nucleus?

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an organelle found only in eukaryotic cells and contains genetic material (DNA) and controls and the activities of the cell

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What is a ribosome?

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organelles that are the site of protein synthesis

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What are stem cells?

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undifferentiated cell that can divide rapidly to produce specialised cells

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What is a vacuole?

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found in plant cells, contains dissolved nutrients and supports the shape of the cell

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