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What is a cell?
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The building blocks of animals and plants
The smallest unit that performs all physiological functions (MRSGREN) Each cell maintains its own and the bodys homeostasis |
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Draw and label a diagram of the structures of a generalised cell.
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 Lable this diagram |
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What are the three major structures of a cell?
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Nucleus, Cytoplasm (H2O, and organelles), Plasma membrane
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What does the nucleus do?
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Controls cell division
Controls protein synthesis Contains DNA (Deoxyribonucleic acid) |
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What are organelles?
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"little organs" within the cytoplasm that perform specific task associated with cell function
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What are the different organelles?
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Cytoskeleton
Mitochondria Ribsosomes Endoplasmic reticulum Gogli apparatus Lysosomes |
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Describe the cytoskeleton.
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Gives cells shape and movement
e.g. in muscles : made up of protiens call actin and myosin FIG 3.7 pg 72 |
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Descirbe mitochondria.
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Generation of ATP (adenosine triphosphate) energy using glucose and oxygen and releases carbon dioxide and water
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What does the root word cyto mean?
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Cell
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What does the root word plasm mean?
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Fluid
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Draw a mitochondrion
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What is the function of a ribosome.
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It is the site of protein synthesis.
Makes proteins by joining amino acids together. |
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What is ER and its function?
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Rough Endoplasmic retiulum: Has ribosome attached and modify protiens.
Smooth Endoplasmic reticulum: is where lipid metabolism occures, detoxification and storage of certain ions and minerals such as Ca2+ |
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What is the function of the Gogli Complex?
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Modifies concentrates and packages proteins and lipids
Adds or removed sugars Is the highway for proteins - Complete product moved in secretory vesiles to eith become part of the cell/ be secreted from the cell or remain in the cell |
