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2.1.1 Eukaryotic Cell Structure Flashcards

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Phrase to describe permeability of the cell membrane

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Partially permeable

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Describe the apperance of the nucleus

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  • Strands of linear DNA wrapped around histones (chromosomes)
  • Surrounded by a double membrane
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Role of nucleus

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Stores DNA, which codes for proteins and functional RNA’s

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What organelle contains a nucleolus, and what is it’s function and role

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  • Nucleus
  • Dense reigon of DNA and protein
  • Synthesises ribosomes
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Describe the apperance of the mitochondria

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  • Rod-shaped
  • Outer-membrane
  • Inner membrane folded into cristae
  • Contains a fluid matrix
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Does the nucleus have a double or single membrane

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Double

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Does the mitochondria have a double or single membrane

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Double

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Role of the mitochondria

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  • Site of aerobic respiration
  • Releasing ATP
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9
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What does the fluid matrix of the mitochondria contain

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  • Enzymes
  • 70s ribosomes
  • Circular DNA
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Draw and label a mitochondria

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Describe the apperance of chloroplasts

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  • Disc-shaped
  • Double membrane surrounding a fluid stroma
  • Contains stacks of thylakoids which hold chlrophyll
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What does the fluid stroma of a chloroplast contain

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  • Enzymes
  • 70s ribosomes
  • Circular DNA
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Does the chloroplast have a double or single membrane

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Double

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Describe the function of chloroplasts

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  • Chlorophyll absorb light energy
  • Site of photosynthesis
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Draw and label a chloroplast

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Describe the apperance of the cell wall in plants

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Cross-linked cellulose fibres

17
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Desribe the functions of the cell wall

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  • Middle lamellae betwen cells attach adjacent cells together
  • Prevents cells bursting due to osmotic pressure
  • Allow water to pass through
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What is the cell wall made of in fungi

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What is the cell wall made of in algae

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Cellulose and glycoproteins

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Role of Golgi Apparatus (and Golgi Vesicles)

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  • Modifies proteins and lipids by combining them with other proteins, lipids or carbohydrates
  • Packages molecules into vesicles for transport
  • Vesicles transport molecules for release from the cell
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Draw a Golgi Apparatus

22
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Does the Golgi Apparatus have a double or single membrane

23
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Describe the apperance of a lysosome

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  • Single membrane spheres
  • Contianing hydrolytic enzymes
24
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Describe role of lysosomes

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Digest pathogens and damaged organelles

25
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Does the lysosome have a double or single membrane

26
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Draw a lysosome

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Composition of ribosome

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Large and small subunit

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Function of ribosome

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Site of protein synthesis

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Where are ribosomes found

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In the cytoplasm, or on the rough endoplasmic reticulum

30
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What are ribosomes made of

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Protein and rRNA

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Function of Rough Endoplasmic Reticulum

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Site of protein synthesis (as ribosomes on outer surface)

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Role of Smooth Endoplasmic Reticulum

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Synthesis of carbohydrates and lipids

33
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Describe the apperance of the cell vacuole

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Fluid-filled sac surrounded by a single-membrane

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Role of cell vacuole

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  • Temporary food store
  • Help maintain turgor pressure
35
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Does the cell vacuole have a double or single membrane

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In what ways can a cell specialise

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  • Changes in shape
  • Membranes fold to increase surface area
  • Increase number of specific organelles that link to it’s function
37
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Define tissue

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Group of cells that work together to perform a specific function

38
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Define organ

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Group of tissues that work together to perform a specific function

39
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Define organ system

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Group of organs that work together to perfom a specific function

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