B1 Cell Biology And Transport Flashcards

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1
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What are two types of eukaryotic cell?

A

animal and plant

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2
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What type of cell are bacteria?

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prokaryotic

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3
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Where is DNA found in animal and plant cells?

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in the nucleus

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4
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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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What is the function of mitochondria?

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site of respiration to transfer energy for the cell

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What is the function of chloroplasts?

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contain chlorophyll to absorb light energy for photosynthesis

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What is the function of ribosomes?

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Enable production of proteins (protein synthesis)

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What is the function of the cell wall?

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strengthens and supports the cell

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What is the structure of the main genetic material in a prokaryotic cell?

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single loop of DNA

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How are electron microscopes different to light microscopes?

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electron microscopes use beams of electrons instead flight, cannot be used to yievedmueahieherare
much more expensive, and have a much higher magnification and resolution

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What is the function of a red blood cell?

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carries oxygen around the body

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Give three adaptations of a red blood cell.

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no nucleus, contains a red pigment called haemoglobin, and has a bi-concave disc shape

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What is the function of a nerve cell?

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carries electrical impulses around the body

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Give two adaptations of a nerve cell.

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branched endings, myelin sheath insulates the axon

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What is the function of a sperm cell?

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fertilises an ovum (egg)

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16
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Give two adaptations of a sperm cell.

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tail, contains lots of mitochondria

17
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What is the function of a palisade cell?

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carries out photosynthesis in a leaf

18
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Give two adaptations of a palisade cell.

A

lots of chloroplasts, located at the top surface of the leaf

19
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What is the function of a root hair cell?

A

absorbs minerals and water from the soil

20
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Give two adaptations of a root hair cell.

A

long projection, lots of mitochondria

21
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What is diffusion?

A

net movement of particles from an area of high concentration to an area of low concentration along a concentration gradient - this is a passive process (does not require energy from respiration)

22
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Name three factors that affect the rate of diffusion.

A

concentration gradient, temperature, membrane surface area

23
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How are villi adapted for exchanging substances?

A
  • long and thin - increases surface area
  • one-cell-thick membrane - short diffusion pathway
  • good blood supply - maintains a steep concentration gradient
24
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How are the lungs adapted for efficient gas exchange?

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  • alveoli - large surface area
  • moist membranes - increases rate of diffusion
  • one-cell-thick membranes - short diffusion pathway
  • good blood supply - maintains a steep concentration gradient
25
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How are fish gills adapted for efficient gas exchange?

A
  • large surface area for gases to diffuse across
  • thin layer of cells - short diffusion pathway
  • good blood supply - maintains a steep concentration gradient
26
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What is osmosis?

A

diffusion of water from a dilute solution to a concentrated solution through a partially permeable
membrane

27
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Give one example of osmosis in a plant.

A

water moves from the soil into the root hair cell

28
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What is active transport?

A

movement of particles against a concentration gradient - from a allute solution to a more concentrated solution - using energy from respiration

29
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Why is active transport needed in plant roots?

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concentration of mineral ions in the soil is lower than inside the root hair cells - the mineral ions must move against the concentration gradient to enter the root hair cells

30
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What is the purpose of active transport in the small intestine?

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Allows sugars to be absorbed even though the concentration of sugar in the small intestine is lower than the concentration of sugar in the blood