cell structure and transport Flashcards

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how do you calculate the magnification of a microscope?

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To calculate the magnification of a microscope you have to multiply the magnification power of the ocular lens by the power of the objective lens.

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how do you convert micro meters into nm?

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you multiply by 1000.

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3
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How do you convert mm into micro meters?

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You multiply by 1000.

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4
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How do you calculate the size of the real object from a microscope?

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Actual size= Image size(with ruler) divided by magnification. this is how to calculate the actual size.

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What are the advantages and disadvantages of using an electron microscope?

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Some advantages are an electron microscope has a very high magnification and resolution. Some disadvantages is that they are very expensive and take up one whole room for just one.

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6
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What are the 5 main organelles of an animal cell?

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Nucleus, cell membrane, mitochondria, cytoplasm, ribosomes

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What are the advantages and disadvantages of using a light microscope?

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some advantages of using a light microscope is that it’s easy to use and also anyone can use it . Disadvantages are it’s got a much lower magnification and resolution than an electron microscope.

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What is the function of he nucleus, cell membrane, cytoplasm, mitochondria and ribosomes?

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nucleus=The nucleus job is to control the activities of the cell and carries the genes.
Ribosomes= carries out protein synthesis.
cell membrane= Protect and organise the cells.
Mitochondria= Is responsible for most of the atp in the cell.
Cytoplasm= Where most chemical reactions take place.

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What is the function of the cell wall, chloroplast and the permanent vacuole?

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Permanent vacuole=is filled with cell sap to keep the cell turgid.
cell wall=It provides tensile strength and protection against mechanical and osmotic stress.
Chloroplast=Allows plants to capture energy from sun in energy rich molecules.

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10
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What type of cells are classified as eukaryotes?

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Plant and animal cells.

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What type of cells are classified as prokaryotic?

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Bacteria and archaea.

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12
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What is diffusion?

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Diffusion is the net movement of molecules from an area where they are at a higher concentration to areas where they are at a lower concentration.

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What is the main difference between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells?

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eukaryotic cells have a membrane-bound nucleus and prokaryotic cells don’t.

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14
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What is osmosis?

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osmosis is the movement of water molecules from a solution with a high concentration of water molecules to a solution with a lower concentration of water molecules, through a cell’s partially permeable membrane.

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15
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What is osmosis?

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osmosis is the movement of water molecules from a solution with a high concentration of water molecules to a solution with a lower concentration of water molecules, through a cell’s partially permeable membrane.

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16
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What is plasmolysis?

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Plasmolysis is the contraction of the protoplast of a plant cell as a result of loss of water from the cell.

17
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How many orders of magnitudes are there between DNA and prokaryotic cell?

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2

18
Q

Explain how nerve cells are adapted to

carry electrical impulses around the body

A

Lots if dendrites to make connections

Myelin sheath for insulation when carrying electrical
impulses

Contains lots of mitochondria to release energy needed
to make transmitter chemicals.

19
Q

Explain how cells are adapted to increase

the rate of diffusion

A

An increased surface area.

20
Q

Explain how sperm cells are adapted to

fertilise an egg cell

A

Long tail to move quickly. Lots of mitochondria in the middle section to release
energy to move the tail

21
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What do the terms isotonic, hypertonic

and hypotonic mean?

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Isotonic-Concentration of solutes inside and outside the cell is the same.

Hypertonic-There is a higher concentration of solutes .

Hypotonic-There is a lower concentration of solutes.

22
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Where does the energy for active

transport come from?

A

The energy is released from respiration.

23
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Which cell organelle will be needed for

active transport to occur?

A

Mitochondria