Cell Structure Flashcards

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1
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Plants need mitochondria

A

True

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2
Q

Outline how scientists uses a coverslip

A

Lower at a 45° angle

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3
Q

Why is a coverslip used

A

To protect the objective lens

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4
Q

Do prokaryotic cells contain a nucleus

A

No

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5
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The ribosomes of the cell contain the chromosomes

A

True

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6
Q

Why are stains added to the cells

A

To make the nucleus visible

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7
Q

How to calculate magnifying power of microscope

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Multiply the power of the eyepiece by the power of the objective lens

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8
Q

How to alter amount of light on specimens

A

Adjust the diaphragm

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9
Q

Name two processes of molecules moving through cell membranes

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Active transport

Diffusion

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10
Q

Suggest a reason why the organelle involved in aerobic respiration is found in different amounts in different cells

A

Different cells need different amounts of energy

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11
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What term is used to describe cells with a nucleus

A

Eukaryotic

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12
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Name of cells without nuclei

A

Prokaryotic

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13
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Name a organelle that contains a genetic material

A

Mitochondria

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14
Q

How did you transfer animal cells to the slide

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Using a cotton swab on the inside of the cheek onto the slide

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15
Q

Diagram of cells through compound microscope

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[diagram of simple cell only labelled with nucleus, cytoplasm, membrane]

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16
Q

Functions of cell membranes

A

It is semi-permeable

Gives some support to cell

17
Q

Function of nuclear pores

A

Control the movement of substances into and out of nucleus

18
Q

Function of nucleus

A

Genetic material

Make ribosomes

19
Q

Function of mitochondria

A

Respiration makes ATP (ENERGY)

20
Q

Pigment found in chloroplast

A

Chlorophyll

21
Q

Function of cell wall

A

Acts as skeleton

Gives rigidity to cell

22
Q

Functions of Vacuole

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Gives turgidity and shape

Contains sap