Biology B1 Flashcards

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What kind of cell is a Prokaryote?

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Bacteria

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2
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What 2 types of cell can a Eukaryote be?

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Plant and Animal

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3
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Convert 2700000 into standard form?

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2.7x10^6

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4
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What are the 4 main components of a Sperm Cell?

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Flagellum (Tail)
Middle section (Mitochondria)
Head (Nucleus - 23 Chromosomes)
Acrosome (Tip - digestive enzymes)

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5
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What are the components of a Nerve Cell?

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Axon (Electrical signals travel along)
Myelin sheath (Stops signal leaks)
Dendrites (Branches)

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6
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What mediums can we grow Microorganisms in?

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Agar gel plate
Nutrient Broth

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7
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How do we work out Bacteria Division?

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Bacteria at start x2^n
n = number of divisions

e.g. 20 minute division time
4 start bacteria
in 80 minutes there will be 4 divisions (80/20)
so 5*2^4 = 80 bacteria

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8
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What is the first stage of the Cell cycle?

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Initial growth stage

Extra ribosomes, mitochondria etc.. are produced.

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9
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Explain the Mitosis stage in the Cell Cycle

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Chromosomes are replicated

The 2 sets of chromosomes are pulled to opposite ends of the cell, the nucleus then divides.

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10
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Explain the third stage of the Cell Cycle

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Cell division
The cytoplasm and cell membranes divide, resulting in the production of 2 identical daughter cells.

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Why is it important that the daughter cells in mitosis have the same chromosomes?

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It is necessary for certain processes requiring identical cells to be produced.
E.g. growth and repair, asexual reproduction

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12
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Does Mitosis occur in Eukaryotes or Prokaryotes?

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Eukaryotes

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13
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What is differentiation?

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Where a stem cell changes to become specialised for a job.

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14
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Through what process do undifferentiated cells divide?

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Mitosis

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15
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Where are stem cells in plants found?

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Meristems

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16
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Positives and Negatives of Embryonic stem cells

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-
Potential for life
Can harm the patient

+
Embryos used in research would be disposed of anyway
Curing alive people is more important

17
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Why are Embryonic stem cells better than Bone Marrow?

A

Adult Marrow stem cells are limited and cannot differentiate into as many specialised cells as an Embryonic one.

18
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How can we preserve plants using stem cells?

A

Cuttings from a plant can continue to grow if given the correct conditions as meristem cells can differentiate at any time

19
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What are disadvantages of Stem cells?

A

Stem cell transplants can transfer infections
Ethical reasons

20
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Definition of diffusion

A

Particles moving to reach equilibrium

Spreading out from a high concentration gradient to a low concentration gradient

21
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How are surface area and diffusion linked?

A

The larger the surface area the faster the Diffusion rate.

22
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How can we link Concentration gradient and Diffusion?

A

The steeper the concentration gradient, the faster the rate of diffusion.

23
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Explain Osmosis

A

The movement of water particles from a high concentration gradient to a low one through a partially permeable membrane.

24
Q

Do you understand the Potato + sugar experiment?

A

I cba to explain its on page 21 of the book thingy

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What is the Dependent variable?
Thing that you measure
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Control variable?
Thing that stays the same
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Independent variable?
The one that you change
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What is Active transport?
Movement of particles from a low to a high concentration gradient Uses Energy tho E.g. root hair cells taking in water/minerals
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How does active transport happen in humans?
Active transport is used in the gut when there is a low concentration of nutrients in the intestine but a high concentration in the blood.
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What does the speed of gas exchange with environment depend on?
Surface area to volume ratio.
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How are some cells adapted to have fast substance exchange?
Large surface area Thin membrane
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What are some examples of substance exchange surfaces?
Villi Roots Alveoli
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How are Alveoli specialised for gas exchange in the lungs?
Large surface area Moist lining (dissolving gases) Thin lining A good blood supply