Biology Flashcards
Where do chemical reactions in a cell happen?
The cytoplasm
What does the nucleus have in it?
Genes
A group of different tissues work together to make an…
Organ
What is the cardiovascular system?
An organ system
Where does photosynthesis happen?
In the chloroplast
What shape are red blood cells?
Biconcave - both sides curve inwards
What is the job of a white blood cell?
White blood cells defend the body against disease
Why does the sperm cell have a tail?
It has a tail so it can swim and find the egg
What part of an egg cell provides food for an embryo?
The cytoplasm
What to phloem tubes move up and down a stem?
Glucose
Give one job done by the plants roots.
- They stop the plant from falling over or blowing away (this is called anchorage)
- They take in water from the soil
Which base does cytosine (C) always pair up with?
Guanine (G)
What happens to the DNA bases in a gene when it mutates?
The gene produces a new characteristic
What are the glands that release hormones called?
Endocrine
True or false: a family tree is a type of genetic diagram.
True
