B1.2 Animal and plant cell Flashcards
1
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cytoplasm function
A
a liquid gel where most chemical reactions take place
2
Q
nucleus function
A
contains all the cells DNA
controls all cell activity
3
Q
ribosome function
A
protein synthesis- makes proteins
3
Q
mitochondria function
A
the site of respiration
releases energy for the cell to use
4
Q
vacuole function
A
filled with cell sap and helps to keep the cell turgid (swollen and rigid) to support the plant
5
Q
cell membrane function
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controls the movement substances in and out of the cell
6
Q
cell wall function
A
strengthens the cell. in plant and agal cells it is made up of strong substances called cellulose
7
Q
chloroplast function
A
where photosynthesis takes place. they trap the sunlight’s energy using a green pigment chlorophyll
