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Cell Biology Flashcards

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The genetic material in a plant and animal is found in the?

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Nucleus

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What do both plant and animal cells have?

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Membrane,Nucleus and a Cytoplasm

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What are bacteria cells known as?

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Eukaryotic Cells

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What is the size of bacterial cells compared to animal cells?

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It is enclosed in a nucleus

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What is the cell wall of plants and algal cells made from?

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Cellulose

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What parts of plant cells that are not found in animal cells?

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Chloroplast,Permanent vacuole

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What is found in the permanent vacuole of a plant cell?

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Cell Sap

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What is the function of the nucleus?

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The nucleus controls the activities of the cell and stores it DNA.

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What is the function of a cytoplasm?

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A cytoplasm is a liquid gel where most chemical reactions take place.

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Whats the function of a cell membrane?

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Controls the passage of substances in and out of the cell.

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Whats the function of mitochondria?

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Where anaerobic respiration takes place releasing energy for the cell

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Whats the function of ribosomes?

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Where protein synthesis takes place.

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What is the function of chloroplasts?

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Chloroplast contains chlorophyll which absorbs light so the plant can make food by photosynthesis.

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What is the function of permanent vacuole?

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Permanent vacuole is important it keeps the cells hard to support the plant.

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What is the function of plasmids?

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Where the genetic material is found in bacteria cells.

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16
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What is cell wall?

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Made of celluose which strengthens the cell.

17
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What is the function of plasmids?

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Where some of the genetic material is found in bacterial cells?

18
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Give a specialisation of a sperm cell?

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A large nucleus containing genetic information.A long tail to assist with movement

19
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Specialisation of nerve cell

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A long axon to carry infomation over long distances.Able to pass information to neighbouring cells

20
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Specialisation of a muscle cell

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Contains mitochondria to transfer energy needed for contracting.

21
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Specialisation of a root hair cell

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Root hair increases the surface area for water uptake.Has a large vacuole to mantain water.

22
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Where does the energy in active transport come from?

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Respiration

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