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4.1 Cell Biology
Cell structure
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Cell Membrane - controls the
movement
of
substances
in and out of the cell
Nucleus - contains
genetic
material
and controls the
activities
of the cell.
Cytoplasm
- where most of the chemical reactions take place.
Mitochondria - Site of
aerobic
respiration.
Ribosomes - Site of
protein synthesis
in the cell.
Vacuole - contains
cell sap
and is found in plant cells, provides
structural
support.
Choloroplasts - Site of
photosynthesis
, converting
light
energy into
chemical
energy. Contains
Chlorophyll.
Cell wall - Provides structural
support
,
protection
and maintains cell shape, in plants made of
cellulose.
Cilia
- Short hairs that move in a
wave motion
to move substances along cell surface
Flagella
- Long, thin, whip-like structures that are used for
movement.