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Cell structure and Organisation- Unit 1.2 Flashcards

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What does the nucleus do?

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Contains DNA to code for protein synthesis. DNA replication occurs here and transcription produces mRNA templates.

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What do nuclear pores do?

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Allow the transport of mRNA and ribosomes out of the nucleus.

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What does the nuclear envelope do?

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Separates contents of nucleus from the cytoplasm.

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What does the nucleolus do?

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Produces rRNA, tRNA and ribosomes.

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5
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What does chromatin do?

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Condenses before cell division to form chromosomes.

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What do the rough endoplasmic reticulum do? (2)

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  • Packages and stores proteins.

* Produces transport vesicles which merge to form the Golgi body.

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What does the smooth endoplasmic reticulum do?

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Produce, package and transport steroids and lipids.

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What does the Golgi body/apparatus do? (3)

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  1. Packages proteins for secretion from the cell.
  2. Modifies proteins (e.g adding carbohydrate chains to form glycoproteins)
  3. Produces lysosomes and digestive enzymes (tertiary structure)
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What is the function of lysosomes?

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  1. Contain powerful digestive enzymes to break down worn out organelles or cells.
  2. Phagocytes use them to digest engulfed bacteria.
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What are centrioles?

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Form the spindle during cell division.

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What does mitochondria do?

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ATP synthesis by aerobic respiration.

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Chloroplasts’ function?

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Contain photosynthetic pigments to trap light energy for photosynthesis.

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What does the vacuole do?

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Contains cell sap and stored solutes such as glucose.

It swells due to osmosis for turgidity.

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What do ribosomes do?

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For protein synthesis.

The primary protein structure is formed at the ribosome.

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What does the plasmodesmata do? (2)

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  • Connects cells via cytoplasm filled canals which pass through cell walls.
  • Allows transport via the symplastic pathway.
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What does the cell wall do? (3)

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  • Has mechanical strength due to high tensile strength of cellulose microfibrils.
  • Transports solutes via apoplectic pathway.
  • Cell to cell communication via the plasmodesmata.
17
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Name similarities between mitochondria and chloroplasts. (5)

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  1. Double membranes.
  2. Highly folded inner membranes
  3. Circle of DNA for self-replication
  4. Have ribosomes
  5. Produce ATP
18
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Name differences between mitochondria and chloroplasts. (3)

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  1. Mitochondria have cristae but chloroplasts have thylakoid membranes.
  2. Chloroplasts contain photosynthetic pigments to absorb light and mitochondria do not.
  3. Mitochondria have an inner matrix but chloroplasts have a stroma.
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Describe prokaryotic cells.

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  • Bacteria do not have membrane bound organelles like eukaryotic cells do.
  • Contain no nucleus, rough endoplasmic reticulum, Golgi apparatus, mitochondria or chloroplasts.
20
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What is a cell wall made from in a prokaryotic cell vs a eukaryotic cell?

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P- Peptidoglycan

E-Cellulose

21
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Describe viruses as they do not fit the cell theory. (4)

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No:
•Cell membrane
•Cytoplasm
•Organelles
•Chromosomes
22
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Describe the structure of a virus. (2)

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  • Can only reproduce with help of a host cell.

* Protein coat surrounding DNA, RNA or a few genes.

23
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Describe atoms to systems.

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Atoms—>molecules—>cells—>tissues—>organs—>systems

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What are the 3 types of epithelial cells and where are they found?

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  1. Cuboidal epithelium- in kidney tubules and intestines
  2. Ciliated columnar epithelium- in oviducts, trachea & bronchi.
  3. Squamous epithelium- Walls of alveoli
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What are epithelial cells? (6)

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  1. Type of tissue forming continuous layer
  2. Covers/lines internal & external surfaces.
  3. No blood vessels.
  4. Made of collagen & protein.
  5. Vary in shape & complexity.
  6. Often have protective & secretory function.
26
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What is skeletal muscle? (4)

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Attached to bones and moves the skeleton.
Has bands of fibres to contract powerfully (tire easily)
Voluntary muscles
Striped

27
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What are the 3 types of muscle cells?

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Cardiac
Skeletal
Smooth

28
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Describe smooth muscle. (4)

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Has individual spindle shaped cells which contract rhythmically, but less powerful.
Occur in skin, walls of blood vessels and digestive tracts
Involuntary muscles
Unstriped

29
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Describe cardiac muscles. (4)

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Only in the heart
Striped but no long fibres
Contract rhythmically
Does not tire

30
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What is a connective tissue?

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Tissue that supports or separates tissues and organs.

Contains elastic and collagen fibres in extracellular fluid.

31
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Where is areolar tissue found?

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Under the skin and connects organs and tissues together

32
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What does collagen do?

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Forms tendons which connects muscles to bones

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