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Cells
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What is a cell? | The very smallest unit of living matter |
| What is the function of the nucleus? | Controls cells activities |
| What is the function of the cell membrane? | Controls what enters/exits the cell |
| What is the function of the cytoplasm? | Site of many chemical reactions |
| What is the function of the mitochondira? | Site of aerobic respiration |
| What is the function of the ribosomes? | Site of protein synthesis |
| What is the function of the chloroplasts? | Site of photosynthesis |
| What is the function of the cell wall? | Provides structure and support |
| What is the function of the vacuole? | Stores cell sap |
| What is a specialised cell? | A cell with a special shape and features to help it do its job |
| What is it called when yeast respires without oxgyen | Fermentation |
| What is fermentation? | Turning glucose into carbon dioxide and ethanol |
| What is genetic engineering? | Taking a gene from one organism or cell and inserting it into the DNA of another. |