GCSE Biology - Cell Structure

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  • What is the function of the nucleus?
  • Describe the structure of the cell membrane.
  • What is the role of mitochondria?
  • What is the function of ribosomes?
  • What are the three parts unique to plant cells?
  • What is the function of chloroplasts?
  • Define the term 'prokaryotic cell'.
  • State three differences between plant and animal cells.
  • What is the cell wall made of in plant cells?
  • What is the function of the vacuole in plant cells?
  • How do prokaryotic cells differ from eukaryotic cells?
  • What is the function of the cytoplasm?
  • Describe the structure of a bacterium.
  • What is the role of the endoplasmic reticulum?
  • What does the Golgi apparatus do?
  • What is a eukaryotic cell? Give two examples.
  • Why do muscle cells contain many mitochondria?
  • What is the approximate size of a typical animal cell?
  • State the magnification formula used in microscopy.
  • What is the difference between resolution and magnification?
  • What is the function of lysosomes?
  • What is a plasmid and where is it found?
  • Why are cells specialised?
  • Describe how a red blood cell is adapted to its function.
  • How is a sperm cell adapted for fertilisation?
  • How is a root hair cell adapted for absorption?
  • What is a stem cell?
  • What is the role of centrioles in animal cells?
  • Define 'differentiation' in the context of cell biology.
  • What is the function of the nuclear envelope?

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