Animals/Plant cells

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What is the mitochondria and its function??	Structures in the cytoplasm where AEROBIC RESPIRATION takes place, releasing energy for the cell.
What is the ribosomes function??	Where protein synthesis takes place, making all the proteins needed in the cell.
What is the function of the cell membrane??	Controls the passage of substances such as glucose and mineral ions into the cell. It also controls the movement of substances, such as urea or hormones, out of the cell.
What is the function of the cytoplasm??	A liquid gel in which the organelles are suspended and where most of the chemical reactions needed for life to take place.
What is the function of the nucleus??	Controls all the activities of the cell and is surrounded by the nuclear membrane. It contains the genes needed to build new cells or new organisms.
What is the function of the chloroplasts??	Found in all green parts of a plant. Green because they contain the pigment chlorophyll. Chlorophyll absorbs light so the plant can make food by photosynthesis. NOTE: Root cells don't have chloroplasts because they're underground and don't photosynthesise.
What is the function of the permanent vacuole??	A space in the cytoplasm filled with cell sap, this is important for keeping the cells rigid to support the plant.

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