Cell Boilogy Flashcards

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1
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What are two types of eukaryotic cell?

A

Animal and plant

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2
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What type of cell are bacteria?

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Prokaryotic

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3
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Where is DNA found in animal and plant cells?

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In the nucleus

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4
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What is the function of the cell membrane?

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Controls movement of substances in and out of the cell

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What is the function of mitochondria?

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Site of respiration to transfer energy for the cell

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What is the function of chloroplasts?

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Contain chlorophyll to absorb light energy for photosynthesis

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What is the function of ribosomes?

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Enable production of proteins (protein synthesis)

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What is the function of the cell wall?

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Strengthens and supports the cell

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9
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What is the structure of the main genetic material in a prokaryotic cell?

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Single loop of DNA

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10
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How are electron microscopes different from light microscopes?

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Of light, cannot be used to view living samples, are much more expensive, and have a much higher magnification and resolution

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What is the function of a red blood cell?

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Carries oxygen around the body

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Give three adaptations of a red blood cell.

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  • No nucleus
  • Contains a red pigment called haemoglobin
  • Has a bi-concave disc shape
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What is the function of a nerve cell?

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Carries electrical impulses around the body

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14
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Give two adaptations of a nerve cell.

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  • Branched endings
  • Myelin sheath insulates the axon
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What is the function of a sperm cell?

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Fertilises an ovum (egg)

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16
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Give two adaptations of a sperm cell.

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  • Tail
  • Contains lots of mitochondria
17
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What is the function of a palisade cell?

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Carries out photosynthesis in a leaf

18
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Give two adaptations of a palisade cell.

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  • Lots of chloroplasts
  • Located at the top surface of the leaf
19
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What is the function of a root hair cell?

A

Absorbs minerals and water from the soil

20
Q

Give two adaptations of a root hair cell.

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  • Long projection
  • Lots of mitochondria
21
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What is diffusion?

A

Net movement of particles from an area of high concentration to an area of low concentration along a concentration gradient

22
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Name three factors that affect the rate of diffusion.

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  • Concentration gradient
  • Temperature
  • Membrane surface area
23
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How are villi adapted for exchanging substances?

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  • Long and thin - increases surface area
  • One-cell-thick membrane - short diffusion pathway
  • Good blood supply - maintains a steep concentration gradient
24
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How are the lungs adapted for efficient gas exchange?

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  • Alveoli - large surface area
  • Moist membranes - increases rate of diffusion
  • One-cell-thick membranes - short diffusion pathway
  • Good blood supply - maintains a steep concentration gradient
25
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How are fish gills adapted for efficient gas exchange?

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  • Large surface area for gases to diffuse across
  • Thin layer of cells - short diffusion pathway
  • Good blood supply - maintains a steep concentration gradient
26
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What is osmosis?

A

Diffusion of water from a dilute solution to a concentrated solution through a partially permeable membrane

27
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Give one example of osmosis in a plant.

A

Water moves from the soil into the root hair cell

28
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What is active transport?

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Movement of particles against a concentration gradient using energy from respiration

29
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Why is active transport needed in plant roots?

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Concentration of mineral ions in the soil is lower than inside the root hair cells

30
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What is the purpose of active transport in the small intestine?

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Sugars can be absorbed when the concentration of sugar in the small intestine is lower than the concentration of sugar in the blood