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B1 Flashcards

1
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what is the structure of the cell membrane

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phospholipid bilayer

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2
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what is the function of the cell membrane

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controls movement of substances in and out of the cell

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3
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what is an adaptation of the cell membrane that allows it to carry out its function

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selectively permeable

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4
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describe the phospholipid bilayer

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hydrophillic head
hydrophobic tails
bilayer (two layers where legs in the middle and heads top and bottom)

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5
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what does the cytoplasm mainly consist of

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mainly composed of water, salts and proteins

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6
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what is inside the cytoplasm

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everything contained within the cell and outside the nucleus

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7
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what is the function of cytoplasm

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provides a medium for cell activities and chemical reactions to take place

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8
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what is the structure of the nuclear envelope

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double membrane perforated with pores

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9
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what is the structure of the nucleolus

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densest part of nucleus

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10
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what is the function of the nucleolus

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synthesises ribosomal RNA (rRNA)

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11
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what is the function of the nucleoplasm

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medium for chemical reactions to occur

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12
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what is the structure of chromatin

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mass of long thread-like structures made up of DNA and protein

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13
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what is the function of chromatin

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controls cell activities like cell division

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14
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what is the function of the nucleus

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  • encloses genetic material in the form of DNA
  • controls cell activities such as cell growth and repair of worn-out parts
  • essential for cell division
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15
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what is the structure of the mitochondria

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smooth outer membrane, highly folded inner membrane with infoldings (cristae)

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16
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what is the purpose of the mitochondria structure

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to increase surface area

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17
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what is the function of the mitochondria

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synthesises ATP from the oxidation of food substances via aerobic respiration to provide energy for cell activities

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18
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why does the mitochondria synthesise ATP

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to provide energy for cell activities

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19
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what is the cell wall composed of

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composed of cellulose

20
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what type of cells can you find the cell wall in

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plant and prokaryotes

21
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what does the cell wall do

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o supports and defines shape of plant cell
o protects cell from mechanical injury and invasion
o prevents excessive uptake of water

22
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what is the structure of a chloroplast

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double membrane (chloroplast envelope)

23
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what are the components of the chloroplast envelope

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inner membrane

outer membrane

24
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what occurs in the chloroplasts

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site of photosynthesis

25
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what is photosynthesis

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the process by which plants make food

26
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describe photosynthesis

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uses water and carbon dioxide as raw materials to produce oxygen and glucose in the presence of light

converts solar energy to chemical energy

27
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what is the vacuole structure

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large central vacuole containing cell sap surrounded by tonoplast (single membrane)

28
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what is the vacuole function

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o storage of organic compounds and inorganic ions
o disposal site for toxic metabolic by-products
o contains pigments
o cell growth and elongation as water accumulates

29
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in a prokaryotic cell, what is the cell wall composed of

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composed of peptidoglycan, more complex than eukaryotic cells

30
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what is the function of the cell wall in prokaryotic cells

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o helps maintain cell shape

o protects the cell from osmotic lysis

31
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what is the form DNA takes in a prokaryotic cell

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o no membrane-bound nucleus,
o genetic material (DNA) resides in region of nucleoid
o single, circular, double-stranded DNA

32
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what is the function of DNA within a prokaryotic cell

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contains essential genes required for survival

33
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what is the structure of the plasmid

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small, circular, double-stranded extrachromosomal DNA

34
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what is the function of the plasmid

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contains beneficial genes which confer protective traits (e.g. antibiotic resistance, toxin synthesis and enzyme production)

35
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what are the protective traits of a prokaryotic cell

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antibiotic resistance
toxin synthesis
enzyme production

36
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what are the purpose of cells

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specialised for a particular function

37
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what is tissue

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group of cells with similar structures which work together to perform a specific function

38
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what is simple tissue

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Simple tissue: a group of cells of the same kind

39
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what are examples of simple tissue

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e.g. muscular tissue, epithelial tissue

40
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what is complex tissue

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Complex tissue: contains more than one type of cells

41
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what are examples of complex tissue

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blood consists of red blood cells, white blood cells, platelets and plasma

42
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what is an organ

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contains more than one type of tissue, all working together for a specific function (e.g. stomach)

43
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what is an organ system

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consists of several organs working together for a common purpose (e.g. digestive system)

44
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what are the inner foldings of the mitochondria known as

A

cristae

45
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how is ATP formed

A

from the oxidation of food substances via aerobic respiration

46
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how are food substances oxidised by the mitochonrdia

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aerobic respiration

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