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GCSE Biology: Animal and plant cells
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Which two structures do plant cells often have that animal cells lack?
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Chloroplasts and a permanent vacuole filled with cell sap.
What is the plant cell wall made of?
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Cellulose.
What is the function of the cell wall in plant and algal cells?
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It strengthens the cell.
The permanent vacuole in a plant cell is filled with ?.
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cell sap
Which sub-cellular structure is found in bacterial cells but not in animal or plant cells?
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Plasmids (small rings of DNA).
Besides plant cells, which other type of cell has a cellulose cell wall?
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Algal cells.
In which type of cell are chloroplasts found?
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Plant cells (and algal cells) — not animal cells.
What must be included when drawing cells observed under a light microscope?
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A magnification scale.
What instrument is used in GCSE Biology Required Practical 1 to observe plant and animal cells?
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A light microscope.
What is the purpose of using estimations when studying sub-cellular structures?
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To judge the relative size or area of sub-cellular structures.
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