1
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What is the function of the nucleus?
A
- control centre of the cell
- contains Chromosomes
- is membrane bound
2
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What is the function of the Vacuoles?
A
- storage compartments
- contain water, starch, nutrients and wastes
- larger in plants
3
Q
What is the function of the Golgi Apparatus?
A
- the ‘post office’ of the cell
- packages and labels proteins and lipids
4
Q
What is the function of the smooth Endoplasmic reticulum?
A
Metabolism and detoxification
5
Q
What is the function of the rough Endoplasmic Reticulum?
A
- where the proteins are made
- covered in ribosomes
6
Q
What is the function of the cell wall?
A
- located outside the cell membrane
- provides support and protection for the cell
- made of cellulose
7
Q
What is the function of ribosomes?
A
- where proteins are made
- may be floating or attached to rough ER
8
Q
What are lysosomes?
A
- sacs filled with digestive enzymes
- digest worn out cell parts
9
Q
What does the mitochondria do?
A
- Makes ATP
- Cellular power plant
- Makes energy
10
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What is the difference between plant cells and animal/human cells?
A
Plants have cell walls and larger vacuoles.
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