Cell Flashcard

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What regulates what enters and leaves a cell?

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Cell Membrane

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Why do animal cells not need a cell wall?

Back

They have the ability to move freely.

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What is the function of the nucleus in a cell?

Back

'Brain' of the Cell, houses the DNA, controls the cell.

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What is magnification?

Back

Enlarging the image of small objects.

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What does the cell wall do?

Back

Provides support for the plant cell.

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What is the function of the mitochondria?

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Produces energy for the cell.

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What is cytoplasm?

Back

The jelly-like substance inside the cell where organelles are located.

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What is the role of ribosomes in a cell?

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They synthesize proteins.

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What is the difference between plant and animal cells?

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Plant cells have a cell wall and chloroplasts; animal cells do not.

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What is the function of chloroplasts?

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They conduct photosynthesis in plant cells.