KS3 Biology revision 1

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What is a cell?

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Smallest living unit of an organism. Made of organelles.

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What is the function of the nucleus in a cell?

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The control center of a cell, containing genetic material.

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What is cytoplasm?

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The jelly-like substance within a cell where organelles are suspended.

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What is the role of the cell wall?

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Provides structure and protection to plant cells.

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What are organelles?

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Specialized structures within a cell that perform specific functions.

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What is the function of mitochondria?

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Powerhouse of the cell, producing energy through respiration.

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What is chloroplast?

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An organelle in plant cells that conducts photosynthesis.

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What is the cell membrane?

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A protective barrier that controls what enters and leaves the cell.

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What are vacuoles?

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Storage sacs within a cell that can hold various substances.

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What is the function of ribosomes?

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Sites of protein synthesis in the cell.