Unit of Life: The Cell (LC 2027) (Leaving Cert Biology): Flashcards
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Organelles
Organelles
Cell structures with specific functions
Electron microscope magnification
Electron microscope magnification
Up to 500,000 times
Cell membrane structure
Cell membrane structure
Phospholipid bilayer
Phosphate head property
Phosphate head property
Hydrophilic (water-loving)
Cell membrane main function
Cell membrane main function
Controls entry and exit of substances
Nucleus role
Nucleus role
Control centre containing genetic information
Mitochondria function
Mitochondria function
Produce ATP through aerobic respiration
Ribosome function
Ribosome function
Protein synthesis
Chloroplast function
Chloroplast function
Photosynthesis in plant cells
Rough ER distinguishing feature
Rough ER distinguishing feature
Has ribosomes attached to surface
Golgi apparatus role
Golgi apparatus role
Modifies, packages and transports proteins
Cell wall composition
Cell wall composition
Cellulose fibres
Three plant-only structures
Three plant-only structures
Cell wall, chloroplasts, large vacuole
Eukaryotic cell feature
Eukaryotic cell feature
Has nucleus and membrane-bound organelles
Prokaryotic cell feature
Prokaryotic cell feature
No nucleus, no membrane-bound organelles