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What is the function of the mitochondria? |
The mitochondria produces energy from sugar by the process of 'cellular respiration'. This organelle is known as the 'power station of the cell' |
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What organelle is used for the transport of substances throughout the cell? |
Vesicle |
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What is the function of the lysosome? |
The lysosome is known as the 'digestive system' of the cell. It contains enzymes that break up waste, foreign materials and debris for the cell. |
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What is the major part of the Cell Membrane? |
The phospholipid bilayer |
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What are the three things wedged inside the cell membrane? |
Cholesterol, Carbs and Protein |
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To be efficient at absorbing materials, what must a cell have that is large? |
A large surface area to volume ratio. |
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What is diffusion? |
The spreading of molecules from an area of high concentration to an area of low concentration across a concentration gradient. This transport is a passive one, meaning it does not require energy. |
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What is the organelle responsible for the commanding of the cell? |
Nucleus |
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What do organelles do plant cells contain that animal cells do not? |
A large vacuole, chloroplast and cell wall. |
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What organelle is responsible for protein assembling? |
Ribosomes |