cell biology Flashcards
what can organisms be?
they can either be prokaryotes or eukaryotes
prokaryotes and eukaryotes
which one is simple and which one is complex?
eukaryotic cells are complex and include;
- animal
- plant
- fungi
- protoctists
prokaryotes are simple and small
- bacteria
eukaryotes are organism made up of..
eukaryotes are organisms made up of eukaryotic cells.
prokaryotes is a
prokaryotes is a prokaryotic cell
(single celled organism )
what are animal cells made up of?
(5 things)
- nucleus
- mitochondria
- Ribosomes
-cytoplasm - cell membrane
what are plant cells made up of?
(8 things)
- cell wall of cellulose
- nucleus
- mitochondria
-cytoplasm
-cell membrane
-vacuole - ribosomes
- chloroplasts
what does the nucleus do?
the nucleus encloses genetic material
what does the cytoplasm do?
- cheimcal reactions take place
- watery sollution
what doe sthe cell memebrane do
- controls the molecules that can leave and enter the cell.
What is the role of the mitochondria?
Mitochondria are the site of aerobic respiration, so they release energy for the cell.
what does the ribosomes do
- sites of protein synthesis
- you need electron microscope to see
what does the chloroplasts do?
- they perform photosynthesis
- filled with chlorophyll
what does the cell wall do?
- strengthens the cell
- made from cellulose
what does a permanent vacuole contain and what does it do?
- contains cell sap
- helps give plant cells its shape
do plant cells or animal cells have a regular shape?
- plant cells have a regular shape
- animal cells can change their shape
what do bacteria have instead of a ‘true’ nucleus
- a single strand of DNA that floats freely in the cytoplasm
what are plasmids?
plasmids are rings of DNA
they are in bacteria cells and they usually have one or more
what are bacteria cells made up of?
(5 things)
- cell wall
- cell membrane
-plasmids - circular strand of DNA
-cytoplasm
what does bacteria live?
(3 things)
- skin
-body - every day objects in our environment
what do plasmids do?
they provide provide bacteria with genetic advatages such as antibiotic resistance
what does circular strands of DNA do?
- they hold all genes for that bacterium
what do microscopes allow us to do?
microscopes allow humans to see things that we cant see through the naked eye.
what do light microscopes allow us to see?
light microscopes allow us t see individual and large subcellular structures like nuclei.
what do electron microscopes allow us to do?
electron microscopes allow us to see smaller things in more detail like:
- mitochondria
- chloroplasts
- ribosomes
- plasmids
give one advantage of using a electron microscope over a light microscope
- higher resolution
- higher magnification
what is the formula for magnification?
magnification = image size/ real size
which of the following subcellular structures would you not expect to find in prokaryotic cell? choose one.
- plasmid
- nucleus
- cell wall
- cell membrane
- nucleus
give two differences in structure between a prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells.
- prokaryotic cells dont have a nucelus
- prokaryotic cells dont have a mitochondria
- eukaryotic cells dont have plasmids
- eukaryotic cells dont have a single circular strand of DNA
what is differentiation?
differentiation is the process by which a cell changes to become specialised for its job.
is the ability to differentiate lost at an early stage in plant cells or animal cells?
animal cells
how does differentiation happen?
as the cells change they develop different subcelluar structure and turns them into different types of cells which allows them to carry out specific functions.
what are five examples of specialised cells ?
- sperm
- nerve
- root hair
- muscle
- phloem and xylem
what is the function of a sperm cell and what is it specialisations?
function is for reproduction
- long tail and streamlined head for swimming
- lots of mitochondria for energy
- carry enzymes to digest through egg cell membrane
what is the function of a nerve cell and what is its specialisations?
function is for rapid signalling
- long to cover distance
- branched connections and the ends to connect to other nerve cells to create a network through the body.
what is the function of a muscle cell and what is its specialisations?
function is for quick contracting
- long so there is space to contract
- lots of mitochondria for energy to contract.
what is the function of a a root hair cell and what is its specialisations?
the function of root hair cells is absorbing water and minerals
- on the surface of plant roots
- gives the plant more surface areas so more minerals and water can be absorbed from soil
what s the function of phloem and xylem cells and what is its specialisations
the function of phloem and xylem is that they transport substances.
- transport substances like food and water around the plant
- to form tubes they are long and joined end to end
- xylem are hollow
- phloem have little subcellur structure so stuff can flow through.
what is a stem cells?
stem cells are differentiated cells
what can embryonic stem cells do?
they can differentiate into any type of cell ( all the cells a human needs)
- divide by mitosis
what can adult stem cells do?
- they can divide by mitosis
- they can only differentiate into different types of blood cells including:
- white
- red
- platelets
what can adult stem cells not do?
adult stem cells can replace damaged cells but they cant form new tissues like embryonic cells.
where can adult stem cells be found?
bone marrow - jelly like substance found in larger bones
What do we call the plant tissues that are continually growing and that contain stem cells?
meristems
where can meristems be found?
in areas of the plant that are continuously growing
(the tips of the roots and shoots)
what are 3 examples of cells that stem cells can differentiate in a plant?
- palisade cells (photosynthesis)
- phloem and xylem
- root hair cells
do plant stem cells exist for the plants entire life or do they disappear by the time the plant is fully developed?
plant stem cells stay for the plants entire life
name two different types of stem cells found in animals?
- embryonic stem cells
- adult stem cells
when a sperm cell ________ an egg they form a single cell called a ______
- fertilises
- zygote
are bacterial cells larger or smaller than animal cells
smaller
what are cells?
they are the smallest unit of life that can replicate independently
are animal and plant cells multicellular or are bacteria cells multicellular
animal and plant cells are multicellular
- bacteria are unicellular
what does unicellular mean?
each cell is its own organism
what are the five kingdoms of life?
- animals
- plants
- bacteria
- protoctists
- fungi
what are viruses not apart of the kingdoms of life?
they are not apart of the kingdom of life as they are not living organisms
which ones of these are multi cellular?
- animals
- plants
- fungi
- protoctists
- bacteria
- animals
- plants
- fungi (some are multicellular some are unicellular)
what are hetrotrophs
means that that organisms has to get energy from another organism
what are autrophs
an organism that can create energy from light,water,carbon dioxide
like plants when they get their energy from the sun.
are fungi hetrophs, autrophs or saprotrophs
fungi are hetroophs and saprotrophs
what is a saprotroph
saprotrophs are organisms that obtain their nutrients or engery through decaying or dead organic matter
(saprophytic nutrition)
what is saprophytic nutrition?
- organism secrets enzymes onto food outside its body
- wait fro enzymes to break down the food
- absorb nutrients back into the body
why can some fungi be considered as a pathogen
because theres a fungus that causes athletes foot