Cells

Question 1

What are the 7 basic parts of a cell?

Answer 1

-Nucleus
-Cytoplasm
-Cell membrane
-chromosome
-mitochondria
-ribosome
-golgi apparatus

Question 2

Describe Mitosis

Answer 2

-cells grow and divide
-2 new cells are produced (identical)
-centrioles helps the cell to split during mitosis

Question 3

Describe Meiosis

Answer 3

-cell division that does create an identical partner
-one cell divides twice with half genetic info
-produces male and female gametes

Question 4

what is the process of cell growth and division called?

Answer 4

cell cycle

Question 5

what are the two phases of metabolism?

Answer 5

-Anabolism; process of building up larger molecules to store water, food, energy etc
-Catabolism; process of breaking down larger molecules so cells release energy

Question 6

what are the 4 different types of tissue

Answer 6

-Epithelial
-nerve
-connective
-muscular

Question 7

give an example of each tissue

Answer 7

-Epithelial; heart, respiratory, glands
-nerve; brain, spinal chord
-connective; collagen/ elastin, blood, lymph
muscular; cardiac, voluntary, involuntary