BIOLOGY (FOR DAD) Flashcards
State the function of these two specialised cells.
Red blood cells
To transport oxygen
Function of ciliated cell
Moving mucus
State and explain one adaptation that allows thus cell to carry out its function
Root hair cell
A root hair cell has a long, finger-like extension that increases surface area to absorb more water and minerals from the soil.
Does a plant cell have a nucleus
Yes
Does an animal cell have a nucleus
Yes
Do plant cells have a permanent vacoule
Yes
Do animal cells have a permanent vacoule
No
Do plant cells have a cell wall
Yes
Do animal cells have a cell wall
No
Arrange the structure in order small to big Cell organism organ organ system tissue organelle
Organelle → Cell → Tissue → Organ → Organ system → Organism
Glucose is type of ____________ animals store excess glucose as __________ in the liver.
- Carbohydrates
- Glycogen
Plants store excess glucose as _________ plants also convert glucose to _________ which is used to make cell walls.
- Starch
- Cellulose
Whats the test for reducing sugars and whats the colour change
Benedict’s Test
red indicates reducing sugars
Whats the test for starch and what’s its colour change
Iodine test
Blue/black indicates starch
Whats the test for proteins and what’s its colour change if proteins is available
Biuret test
A purple colour indicates proteins
Whats the test for lipids and what’s its colour change
Ethanol Emulsion test
A milky white emulsion indicates fats
Whats the test for vitamin C
And it’s color change
Color to colourless
DCPIP
Describe the main characteristics of organisms in Kingdom Animalia and give examples
eukaryotic and multicellular
heterotrophic
insects, mammals birds
describe the main characteristics of organisms in kingdom monera and give examples
unicellular and prokaryotic
bacteria and archae
describe the main characteristics of organisms in kingdom protista and give examples
unicelluar
eukaryotic
ameoba algae paramecium
describe the main characteristics of organisms in kingdom fungi and give examples
eukaryotic
cell walls made from chitin
mushroom yeasts and molds
describe the main characteristics of organisms in kingdom plantae and give examples
multicellular
cell walls made from cellulose
flowering plants and mosses
