B2 Cell Structure

Question 1

What are living organisms made out of?

Answer 1

Cells

Question 2

Function of ciliated cells

Answer 2

Movement of mucus in trachea, oviducts and bronchi

Question 3

Function of root hair cells

Answer 3

Absorption

Question 4

Functions of palisade mesophyll cells

Answer 4

Photosynthesis

Question 5

Function of Red blood cells

Answer 5

Transport of oxygen

Question 6

Function of sperm and eggs cells

Answer 6

Reproductions

Question 7

Magnification equation

Answer 7

Magnification = Image size / actual size

Question 8

Define diffusion

Answer 8

Net movement of particles from a region of higher concentration to a lower one down a concentration gradient. Due to random movement

Question 9

How to do substances move in and out of cells?

Answer 9

By diffusion through the cell membrane

Question 10

How does water move in and out of cells?

Answer 10

By osmosis through the cell membrane

Question 11

How does surface area affect diffusion

Answer 11

happen at a faster rate

Question 12

Define Osmosis

Answer 12

Net movement of water from a higher water potential to a region of lower, through the partially permeable membrane

Question 12

How does temperature affect diffusion

Answer 12

happens at a faster rate

Question 13

Why is water potential important to plants?

Answer 13

Water is need to keep turgor pressure constant. Without it the plant goes floppy