Cell Structure and Function

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What are the differences between a prokaryote and a eukaryote?
Prokaryotes do not contain a nucleus, whereas eukaryotes do. Prokaryotes are smaller.
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Name the 5 common features of a plant or animal cell.
-Cell membrane
-Cytoplasm
-Nucleus
-Mitochondria
-Ribosomes
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State the 3 feature structures that a plant cell contains and an animal does not.
-Chloroplasts
-Cell wall
-Vacuole
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What is the function of a nucleus?
Contains genetic material and controls the activities of a cell.
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What is the function of a cell membrane?
To control which substances move in and out of the cell
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What is the function of cytoplasm?
Contains all the organelles and is the site of many chemical reactions.
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What is the function of mitochondria?
The site of aerobic respiration where energy is released.
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What is the function of ribosomes?
The site of protein synthesis, where new proteins are made.
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What is the function of a permanent vacuole?
It contains cell sap and enzymes. It can also store excess water.
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What is the function of chloroplast?
It is filled with chlorophyll, absorbs light and is where photosynthesis happens.
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What material makes up cell walls in plants?
Cellulose
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State why prokaryotes do not contain membrane bound organelles?
Membrane bound organelles are too large to fit in a prokaryote
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-Cell membrane
-Cytoplasm
-Nucleus
-Mitochondria
-Ribosomes

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