Cell biology Flashcards
What does chloroplast do?
photosynthesis
What does chlorophyll do?
absorbs light to make food via photosynthesis
What does the cell wall do?
Provides support for plant cells
What is a cell wall made of?
cellulose- strengthens the cell
What do ribosomes do?
create proteins
What do mitochondria do?
release energy via aerobic respiration
True or false:
Humans produce energy from respiration
false
RELEASE ENERGY
what does the nucleus do?
controls what cell does and contains genetic material
What does the cell membrane do?
controls what goes in and out of the cell
What is the cytoplasm?
gel like substance where chemical reactions occur
What do plant cells have that animal cells dont?
.chloroplast
.cell wall
.vacuole
Which organisms have eukaryotic cells?
.Animals
.Plants
.Fungi
Which organisms have prokaryotic cells?
Bacteria
List properties of eukaryotic cells that make it different from prakaryotes
.have a nucleus
.multi-cellular or unicellular
.membrane bound organelles
List properties of prokaryotic cells
.no membrane bound organelles e.g dna not enclosed as no nucleus
.no nucleus
.unicellular
What do eukaryotic and prokaryotic cells have in common?
.DNA
.ribosomes
.cell membrane
.cytoplasm
NOT MITOCHONDRIA
How do light microscope work?
Uses lights and lenses to form an image of a specimen and magnify it
How does electron microscope work?
Uses a beam of electrons shone or transmitted onto specimen
What are the advantages of electron microscopes?
.better magnification
.better resolution
.allows to see sub-cellular structures
What are the advantages of light microscopes?
.cheaper
.relatively quick sample preparation time
.Colour images
.Looking at living samples
Which ones are smaller: prokaryotes or eukaryotes?
prokaryotes
What is the equation for magnification?
size of drawing/ actual size
What is inside the vacuole?
cell sap
Define differentiation
The process by which cells become specialised
What are the job of nerve cells and how is it adapted to carry out it’s function?
Carry electrical signals from one part of the body to another
.long-covers more distance
.branched connections at the end to connect to other nerve cells
What are the job of muscle cells and how is it adapted to carry out it’s function?
Contract quickly to allow movement
.contain lots of mitochondria-release energy from respiration for contraction
.long- space to contract
What are the job of root hair cells and how is it adapted to carry out it’s function?
Absorbs water and minerals
.large surface area-more space to absorb water and mineral ions from soil
.lots of mitochondria- release energy from respiration for active transport
What are the job of sperm cells and how is it adapted to carry out it’s function?
Get male DNA to female DNA by fertilisation
.long flagellum and streamline head helping it swim
.lots of mitochondria- releases energy from respiration to move
What is the job of the phloem and how is it adapted to carry out it’s function?
Transports sucrose and amino acids
.few subcellular structures so substances can flow through
What is the job of the xylem and how is it adapted to carry out it’s function?
Transports water
.hollow in centre-easily flow of water
What is cell division usually for?
Repair and replacement