cell structure

Question 1

2.2 cells are separated from their surrounding environment by

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a cell membrane

Question 2

2.2 within the cell membrane is the

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cytoplasm

Question 3

2.2 eukaryotic cells have … contained within their cytoplasm

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organelles

Question 4

2.2 organelles are

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where specific processes take place within the cell

Question 5

2.2 what is in the cytoplasm of a eukaryotic cell

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nucleus, mitochondria & ribosomes

Question 6

2.2 plant cells contain the following additional structures

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cell wall, chloroplasts & a vacuole

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2.3 function of the nucleus

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contains genetic material in chromosomes
controls cell division

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2.3 function of the cytoplasm

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supports cell structure
site of many chemical reactions
contains water and many solutes
jelly-like substance

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2.3 function of the cell membrane

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holds the cell together
controls substances entering and leaving the cell

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2.3 function of the cell wall

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gives the cell extra support and defines its shape

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2.3 function of the mitochondria

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site of aerobic respiration providing energy for the cell

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2.3 function of the chloroplasts

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site of photosynthesis - provides food for plants
chlorophyll pigment absorbs light energy

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2.3 function of the ribosomes

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the site of protein synthesis

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2.3 function of the vacuole

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contains cell sap
used for storage
helps support the shape of the cell

Question 15

2.4 how many structures does a plant cell have

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8

Question 16

2.4 how many structures does an animal cell have

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5

Question 17

2.4 in addition to the structures an animal cell has, a plant cell also has

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chloroplasts, a (cellulose) cell wall and a vacuole

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2.4 what does an animal cell have

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a nucleus, cell membrane, mitochondria, ribosomes and a cytoplasm

Question 19

2.4 what does a plant cell have

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a nucleus, cell membrane, mitochondria, ribosomes, cytoplasm, chloroplasts, cell wall and a vacuole

Question 20

2.5B what is cell differentiation

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the process by which a cell changes to become specialised

Question 21

2.5B what happens when a cell differentiates

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the cells develop the structure & characteristics needed to carry out their functions

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2.5B when does cell differentiation occur

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as an organism develops

Question 23

2.5B give examples of cell differentiation to form specialised cells

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nerve cells, red blood cells, root hair cells & palisade mesophyll cells

Question 24

2.6B advantages of stem cells in medicine

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• can treat a wide variety of diseases
• organs develop from a patient’s own stem cells which reduces risk of organ rejection & wait from a donor
• stem cell technology can repair damaged organs by growing new tissue from stem cells

Question 25

2.6B disadvantages of stem cells in medicine

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• stem cells cultured in a lab could be infected with a virus that could transmit to a patient
• risk of cultured stem cells accumulating mutations that can lead to cancer developing
• a low number of stem cell donors