Plant and Animal Cells AQA GCSE

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What is the function of ribosomes in a cell?

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Ribosomes are the sites of protein synthesis in a cell.

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What is a permanent vacuole?

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A permanent vacuole is a large storage space in plant cells, filled with cell sap, which helps maintain turgor pressure.

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What is the role of the cell wall?

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The cell wall provides support and structure to the cell and is made of cellulose.

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Where does respiration occur in a cell?

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Respiration occurs inside the mitochondria.

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What do chloroplasts do?

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Chloroplasts convert sunlight (light energy) into chemical energy (food) through the process of photosynthesis.

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What is photosynthesis?

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Photosynthesis is the process by which plants use sunlight to convert carbon dioxide and water into glucose and oxygen.

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What is the difference between plant and animal cells?

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Plant cells have a cell wall, chloroplasts, and a large central vacuole, while animal cells do not.

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What is the function of mitochondria?

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Mitochondria are known as the powerhouse of the cell, as they produce energy (ATP) through respiration.

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What is the structure of a cell membrane?

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The cell membrane is a phospholipid bilayer that controls the movement of substances in and out of the cell.

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What is cytoplasm?

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Cytoplasm is the jelly-like substance within the cell membrane that contains organelles and is the site of many metabolic processes.