Combined Science GCSE
Organelle positioning and support
What Organelle positioning and support means in Combined Science GCSE, as defined for AQA.
Definition of Organelle positioning and support
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The cytoplasm contains the nucleus, mitochondria, ribosomes and other structures, holding them in position and separating the cell's structures.
Topics that use Organelle positioning and support
- Animal and plant cells (AQA GCSE)
Related terms
- Aerobic respiration
- Cell membrane
- Cell structure and function
- Cell wall
- Chloroplasts
- Cytoplasm
- Energy release
- Estimation
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