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what is an organism?
an organism is a living thing
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what are organisms made up from?
organisms are made up from tiny building block known as cells.
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what are the features of an animal cell?
nucleus,cytoplasm,cell membrane and mitochondria
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what are the features of a plant cell?
nucleus,cytoplasm,cell membrane,mitochondria,vacuole,cell wall and chloroplasts.
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what is the function of the nucelus
the nucleus controls what the cell does and it also carries genetic information(DNA).
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what is the function of the cytoplasm?
cytoplasm is a jelly like substance where most chemical reactions take place.
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what is the function of the cell membrane?
the cell membrane is a thick skin around the cell-it hold the cell together and also controls what goes in and out.
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what is the function of the mitochondria?
the mitochondria are tiny structures inside the cell where most of the reactions for aerobic respiration takes place.Respiration releases energy for the cell.
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what is the function of the cell wall?
the cell wall is a rigid outer coating made of cellulose- it gives support to the cell.
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what is the function of the vacuole?
the vacuole is filled with cell sap- weak solution of sugar and salts.
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what is the function of the chloroplasts?
the chloroplast contains chlorophyll used for photosynthesis. Photosynthesis makes food for the plant.
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what is the difference between animal and plant cells?
plant cells have a cell wall,a vacuole and chloroplasts.
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what are animal and plant cells
animal and plant cell are multi-cellular organisms
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what are tissues made up of?
tissues are made up for a group of similar cells.
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what is an organ made up of?
an organ is made up a group of different tissues that work together to make an organ.
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what is an organ system made up of?
an organ system is made up of a group of organs.
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what is a multi-cellular cell made up of?
a multi-cellular cell is made up of serveral organ systems
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what is diffusion?
Diffusion is the movement of a substance from an area of high concentration to an area of low concentration.
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what is an example of diffusion?
an example of diffusion is osmosis
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name two essential things a cell need to survive?
A cell needs glucose and oxygen to survive.
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what do humans cells need to get rid of?
humans cells need to get rid of carbon dioxide and water.
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what is the word equation for respiration?
glucose+oxygen
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