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2. Organisation of the organism Flashcards

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1
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What structural features do plant and animal cells share?

A

cytoplasm
nucleus
mitochondria
cell membrane
ribosome

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What structural features do only plant cells have?

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cell wall
vacuoles
chloroplasts

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Describe the structure of a bacterial cell.

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cell wall
cell membrane
cytoplasm (where metabolic reactions take place, lack of mitochondria)
ribosomes
circular DNA
plasmids

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What are plasmids?

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structure in bacterial cell: small loops of DNA containing a few genes that can be transferred to other bacteria.

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Function of cell wall

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provides shape and support, prevents bursting when cell absorbs water

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Function of cell membrane

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controls the movement of substances into and out of the cell - partially permeable membrane (allows only some molecules to pass through)

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Function of nucleus

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controls all the activities of the cell (the cell’s metabolism)

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Function of the cytoplasm

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site of many chemical reactions that take place in the cell

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Function of chloroplasts

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site of photosynthesis in the cell
may contain starch grains that act as food stores

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Function of ribosomes

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site of protein synthesis in the cell

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Function of mitochondria

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site of aerobic respiration, releases energy for the cell

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Function of vacuoles

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help the cell to stay rigid, some substances can be stored in them

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What is circular DNA and its function?

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chromosomal DNA found in bacteria, contains genetic material

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How are new cells produced?

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division of existing cells

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Function of ciliated cells

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movement of mucus in the trachea and bronchi

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Function of root hair cells

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absorption of water and mineral ions

17
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Function of palisade mesophyll cells

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photosynthesis

18
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Function of neurones

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conduction of electrical impulses

19
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Function of red blood cells

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transport of oxygen

20
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Function of sperm and egg cells (gametes)

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reproduction

21
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What is a cell?

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smallest basic unit of living organisms

22
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What is a tissue?

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group of cells with similar structures, working together to perform a shared function

23
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What is an organ?

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structure made up of a group of tissues working together to perform specific functions

24
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What is an organ system?

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group of organs with related functions, working together to perform body functions

25
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What is an organism?

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organ systems, each with different functions, working in a coordinated way

26
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Magnification =

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image size ÷ actual size

27
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How can you convert between millimetres (mm) and micrometres (μm)?

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micrometers = millimeters × 1,000

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