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The Cell Flashcards

(21 cards)

1
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What is the mitochondrion?

A

The power plant of the cell. They provide energy to the cell.

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What is the chloroplast?

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Food factories of the plant cell.

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3
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What is are ribosomes?

A

Protein manufacturers. They produce proteins for the cells growth, repair, and reproduction.

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4
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What is the rough endoplasmic reticulum?

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Carry materials through the cytoplasm. It is “rough” because of the ribosomes attached to it.

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5
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What is the smooth endoplasmic reticulum?

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Carry materials through the cytoplasm. It is “smooth” because there is no ribosomes attached to it.

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6
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What is the Golgi apparatus?

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The protein storage.

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7
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What is the nucleus?

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The cells control centre.

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8
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What is the cell wall?

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Supports and protects the plant cell.

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9
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What is the cell membrane?

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Holds the contents of the cell in place.

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10
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What is the vacuole?

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Each vacuole is filled with fluid and is used to store nutrients, such as sugar and minerals.

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11
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What are lysosomes?

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Formed by the Golgi apparatus to patrol and clean the cytoplasm.

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12
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What are chromosomes?

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Chromosomes are found inside the nucleus. It contains DNA and other genetic information.

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What is the central vacuole?

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Filled with water and nutrients. But, it takes much more space in the cytoplasm in the plant cell.

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What is the cytoplasm?

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A watery fluid that contains everything in the cell membrane and outside the nucleus.

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15
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Only existing cells can give life to ___ cells.

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New.

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16
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This is the process that goes on in the chloroplasts of cells which produces sugars (food) for the cell.

A

Photosynthesis.

17
Q

The diffusion of water through a membrane from areas of high concentration to areas of low concentration.

18
Q

Which organelles provide energy for the cell?

A

Mitochondria.

19
Q

All living things require ______.

20
Q

Short hair-like structures which aid in cell locomotion.

21
Q

What are specialized vacuoles which contain digestive enzymes use to break down unwanted materials within the cell.