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What are the two functions of the cell membrane? |
Regulates the movement of substances into and out of the cell. Increases the surface area for absorption. |
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What’s the function of the nucleus? |
Contains DNA which provides instructions for protein synthesis. |
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What’s the function of mitochondria? |
Aerobic respiration producing ATP. |
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What’s the function of chloroplasts? |
Site of light dependent reaction for photosynthesis. |
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What’s the function of the Golgi apparatus? |
Modify and package the proteins/lipids produced by the RER and SER. |
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What’s the function of the lysosomes? |
Destroy unwanted structures and pathogens. |
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What’s the function of the ribosomes? |
Protein synthesis. |
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What’s the function of the rough endoplasmic reticulum? |
Transport and synthesise proteins. |
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What’s the function of the smooth endoplasmic reticulum? |
Transport and synthesise lipids. |
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What’s the function of the cell wall? |
Provides strength and rigidity to the cell and to withstand pressure. |
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What’s the function of the vacuoles? |
Used for storage and to maintain the cell shape. |
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What’s the function of the starch grain? |
Large store of glucose. Doesn’t affect the water potential of the cell. |
