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Cytology |
The study of cells |
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The role of the cell |
The cell: 1) provides structure for an organism 2) extract nutrients from food 3) contain hereditary material 4) carry out specialised functions |
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Types of Cells |
Prokaryotic Cells and Eukaryotic Cells |
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What is an Eukaryotic cell & An example |
Has membrane-bound organelles and a true nucleus. An animal cell |
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BONUS QUESTION What is the largest animal cell |
An ostrich egg. Stretching to over 5.1 inches. |
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Cell membrane |
Semipermeable that protects the cell and controls what enters and exits the cell |
Gate keeper |
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Nuclear membrane |
Double- membraned structure that surrounds the nucleus |
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Nucleus |
Contains the DNA ( genetic material) for the cell |
Prime Minister |
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Centrosomes |
Has a thick centre with radioactive tubules and is responsible for transporting materials in the cell. |
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Lysosome |
Surrounded by a digestive enzyme membrane and is plays a role in digestion, excretion and cell renewal. |
Handyman |
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Cytoplasm |
A jelly like substance which wholes all the organelles within a cell together. |
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Golgi Apparatus |
A flat sac like organelle that is flat and smooth. Responsible for manufacturing, storing, packing and transporting particles throughout the cell. |
The maker |
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Mitchondrion |
Responsible for converting nutruients into energy/ATP |
The powerhouse |
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Ribosome |
Responsible for making proteins for the cell / protein synthesis |
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Endoplasmic Reticulum |
Transports materials throughout the cell |
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Vacuole |
Stores the cell's food, water and waste and maintains the shape of cell wall |
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Nucleopore |
Tiny holes in the nuclear membrane that are responsible for the movement of nucleic acids and proteins within the cell. |
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List 6 differents between Animal and Plant cells |
• Size • Shape • Energy storage (complex carbonhydrate glycogen vs starch) • Cell wall • Vacuoles • Plastids (chloroplast) |
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