Cells Flashcards

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1
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Which is bigger Eukaryotes or Prokaryotes?

A

Eukaryotes.

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2
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What are the differences between eukaryotes and prokaryotes?

A

Eukaryotes:
- Nucleus
- Mitochondria

Prokaryotes:
- Loose DNA
- Plasmid

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3
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What is a plasmid?

A

A closed loop of DNA.

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3
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What features are only found in plant cells?

A
  • Chloroplasts
  • Vacuole
  • Cell wall
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4
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Where are plant stem cells found?

A

In meristem tissue.

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5
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What are the three stages of the cell cycle?

A
  1. Interphase
  2. Mitosis
  3. Cytokinesis
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6
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What happens in interphase?

A

DNA and structures are duplicated.

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7
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What happens in mitosis?

A

The nucleus splits into two.

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8
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What happens in cytokinesis?

A

The cell membrane and cytoplasm divide - two new daughter cells are formed.

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9
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What are the factors that effect the rate of diffusion?

A
  • Thickness of the membrane
  • Temperature
  • Concentration gradient
  • Surface area of the membrane
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10
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What is the role of the mitochondria?

A

Where energy is releases in aerobic respiration.

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What is the role of the ribosomes?

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Where protein synthesis occurs.

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12
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What is the role of the permanent vacuole?

A

Stores cell sap and minerals.

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13
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What is a graticule?

A

A scale put on the lens of a microscope to measure the real size of objects in the microscope.

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