Structures and Parts of Animal and Plant cells Flashcards

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Partially permeable membrane which controls substances entering and leaving the cells. Present in both plant & animal cells.

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Cell surface membrane

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Site where biochemical reactions and other cellular activities occur. Present in both plant & animal cells.

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Cytoplasm

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Controls cell activities such as cell division. Contains DNA – genetic material that is passed from parents to offspring. Present in both plant & animal cells.

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Nucleus

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Contains water and food substances.

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Animal Vacuole

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Contain cell sap which is made up of water and dissolved substances, enclosed by tonoplast (vacuole membrane).

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Plant Vacuole

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Protects the cell from mechanical injury. Gives the plant cell a fixed and regular shape. Fully permeable: Allows all substances to move into and out of the cell.

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Cellulose cell wall

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Contains chlorophyll which absorbs light energy for photosynthesis.

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Chloroplast