Animal and plant cells (AQA GCSE Biology Combined Science): Flashcards
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What are organelles?
What are organelles?
Tiny structures inside cells with different jobs
Cell membrane function
Cell membrane function
Controls what enters and exits the cell
Nucleus function
Nucleus function
Control centre; holds genes with instructions for cell
Cytoplasm function
Cytoplasm function
Jelly-like substance where chemical reactions happen
Mitochondria function
Mitochondria function
Carry out respiration to release energy for the cell
Ribosomes function
Ribosomes function
Make proteins (protein synthesis)
3 extra structures in plant cells only
3 extra structures in plant cells only
Cell wall, permanent vacuole, chloroplasts
Cell wall function & material
Cell wall function & material
Made of cellulose; gives strength and keeps shape
Chloroplasts function
Chloroplasts function
Where photosynthesis takes place to make food
Permanent vacuole function
Permanent vacuole function
Filled with cell sap; keeps plant cell firm and rigid