5-Cell Structure Flashcards

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1
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Two types of electron microscope

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TEM(transmission)

SEM(scanning)

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2
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What is the cell membrane made up of

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Phospholipids and protein

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3
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Functions of cell membrane

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Separate cell organelles and cytoplasm from outside
Controls what enters and leaves
Give support
Recognise molecules that touch them

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4
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Nucleus

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Control centre of cell

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5
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Nuclear pores

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Control entry and exit of molecules in and out of nucleus

Allow messenger rna

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6
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DNA

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Found in structures called chromosomes
Humans have 46
Genes located on chromosomes

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7
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Nucleolus

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Makes ribosomes

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Cytoplasm

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Liquid that surrounds nucleus
Organelles suspended in cytoplasm
Most reactions take place in cytoplasm

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9
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Protoplasm

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Cytoplasm and nucleus

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10
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Mitochondria

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Supply energy
Site of respiration
Cells with lots of mitochondria produce lots of energy e.g. Liver
Cells with little mitochondria produce less energy e.g. Fat

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Ribosomes

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Made of rna and protein

Function:make proteins

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12
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Chloroplasts

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Contain chlorophyll

Function:photosynthesis

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13
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Cell wall

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Made of cellulose
Gives plants shape
Permeable
Supports and strengthens

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14
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Vacuoles

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Membrane bound sacs within cytoplasm

Structure,storage,waste disposal,protection,growth

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15
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Eukaryotes

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Membrane enclosed nucleus and organelles eg mitochondria

Eg plant and animal cells

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16
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Prokaryotes

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Do not have nucleus or membrane enclosed organelles eg bacteria