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1
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What is a nucleus?

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Contains genetic material that controls cell’s activity

2
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What is cytoplasm?

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Jelly-like liquid inside the cell where many chemical reactions take place

3
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What does the cell membrane do?

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Outer surface of cell, controls what enters and leaves the cell

4
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What are mitochondria?

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Found in cytoplasm of animal cells, reactions for respiration take place here

5
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What are ribosomes?

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Found in cytoplasm of animal cells, where proteins are made

6
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What are chloroplasts?

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Found in plant cells, contain chlorophyll. Where photosynthesis takes place

7
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What is chlorophyll?

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Green substance needed for photosynthesis, found in chloroplasts

8
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What is a vacuole?

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Found in centre of plant cells, contains cell sap

9
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What is the function of a cellulose cell wall?

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Found in plant cells only; keeps cell rigid

10
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What are cone cells?

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Receptors in retina of eye, responsible for colour vision

11
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What are root hair cells?

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Long cells on plant roots, big surface area to absorb water and minerals using active transport

12
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How are sperm cells adapted for their purpose?

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Adapted for reproduction; long tail and streamlined head help them swim

13
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How are red blood cells adapted for their purpose?

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Adapted to carry oxygen; concave shape so big surface area (no nucleus)