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What are organelles? Give examples |
Structures suspended in the cytoplasm that carry out particular functions. Some examples are mitochondria, endoplasmic reticulum, ribosomes and nucleus. |
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Describe the function of the mitochondria. |
The mitochondria is the powerhouse of the cell, it creates energy through respiration. |
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Describe the function of Endoplasmic Reticulum |
To transport synthesized proteins |
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Function of Ribosomes |
Makes protein from amino acids |
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Function of the nucleus |
The cells genetic material |
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What is the importance of the large gaps in the nuclear membrane |
Allows molecules to enter the nuclear membrane |
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What is a vesicle? Describe two ways a vesicle can be formed? |
Bubbles of liquid in the cytoplasm surrounded by a membrane. Formed at the edges of the membrane of the Golgi body others form when particles or liquids are taken into the cell. |
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Give two examples of inclusions |
Haemoglobin in red blood cells and pigment melanin |
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Why are cells microscopic |
It creates a larger surface area for substances to pass through the cell making the exchange of materials occur faster. |
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How is the shape of a human cell maintained |
the framework of protein fibres |
