Sub-cellular structures (Edexcel GCSE Biology): Flashcards
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Nucleus function & contents
Nucleus function & contents
Genetic material (chromosomes) that controls cell activities
Cytoplasm description
Cytoplasm description
Gel-like substance where chemical reactions occur; contains enzymes
Cell membrane function
Cell membrane function
Holds cell together & controls what goes in/out
Mitochondria function
Mitochondria function
Site of respiration, transfers energy for cell
Ribosomes function
Ribosomes function
Translation of genetic material into proteins
Cell wall composition
Cell wall composition
Cellulose
Cell wall function
Cell wall function
Supports and strengthens cell
Vacuole contents
Vacuole contents
Cell sap (weak solution of sugars/salts)
Vacuole function
Vacuole function
Maintains internal pressure
Chloroplasts function
Chloroplasts function
Site for photosynthesis
Green substance in chloroplasts
Green substance in chloroplasts
Chlorophyll
Plasmid DNA gene content
Plasmid DNA gene content
Genes for drug resistance
Flagellum function
Flagellum function
Rotates to move bacteria towards nutrients & O2, away from toxins
Chromosomal DNA function
Chromosomal DNA function
Controls cell activity & replication
Controls reactions in cytoplasm
Controls reactions in cytoplasm
Enzymes