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1
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NUCLEUS

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  • Contains genetic information

- Controls the cell

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2
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NUCLEOLUS

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Produces ribosomes

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3
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NUCLEAR ENVELOPE

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  • Contains the genetic material
  • Has nuclear pores which allow communication between the nucleus
    and cytoplasm by allowing molecules to enter / leave the nucleus
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4
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RER

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  • Produces and transports proteins
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5
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SER

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  • Produces and transports lipids
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6
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GOLGI APPARATUS

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  • Modification and packaging of proteins

- Produces vesicles

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RIBOSOMES

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  • Protein synthesis

- Translation

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LYSOSOMES

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  • Contain hydrolytic enzymes which are used to digest organelles
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9
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CHLOROPLASTS

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  • Photosynthesis
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PLASMA MEMBRANE

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  • Controls entry/exit of substances into/out of the cell

- Acts as a barrier separating the cell contents from the environment

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11
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CENTRIOLES

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  • Formation of spindle fibres during cell division
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12
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FLAGELLA

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  • Movement of cell
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13
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CILIA

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  • Wafts mucus and bacteria trapped within away from lungs
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CYTOPLASM

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  • Site of chemical reactions
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15
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CELL WALL

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  • Gives cell shape, strength and support
  • Prevents bursting
  • Fully permeable
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16
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VACUOLE

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  • Provides the cell with support

- Controls water potential

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16
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What is difference between eukaryotic and prokaryotic cells?

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Eukaryotic - Have a true nucleus and membrane bound organelles

Prokaryotic - Don’t have a true nucleus or membrane bound organelles

17
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What is the middle of a mitochondrion called?

18
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What is the centre of a chloroplast called?

20
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What is the type of DNA in a mitochondrion?

21
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How many membranes are there in a mitochondrion? Name them.

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Three:

  • Inner membrane
  • Inter membrane
  • Outer membrane
22
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What are the similarities between mitochondria and chloroplasts?

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  • They both an inner membrane, an inter membrane and an outer membrane.
  • Both have ribosomes and DNA
23
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What are the differences between mitochondria and chloroplasts?

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Mitochondria - Aerobic respiration
Chloroplasts - Photosynthesis

Mitochondria - Folded membrane
Chloroplasts - Not folded

Mitochondria - Centre is the Matrix
Chloroplasts - Centre is the storma

24
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Why do some diagrams of the same organelle (mitochondria) appear different?

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  • Mitochondria vary in shape and length

- Diagrams show different cross sections

25
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Outline the events that occur during the release of extra cellular proteins out of the cell.

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  • Proteins move into the Golgi apparatus where they are modified and packaged into vesicles.
  • The vesicles moves into the plasma membrane where it fuses with the membrane
  • The proteins are released by exocytosis.
26
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Where does energy required for the movement of the cytoskeleton come from?

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  • ATP is produces during aerobic respiration in mitochondria which releases energy
27
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Outline the roles of the cytoskeleton.

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  • Provides strength to the cell
  • Movement of flagella for cell movement
  • Movement of cilia to move mucus containing bacteria
  • Attaches to organelles to hold them in place
  • Make up centrioles
28
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NUCLEOID DNA

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  • Contains essential genetic information

- Controls the cell

29
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PLASMID

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  • Contains beneficial genetic information
30
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MESOSOME

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  • Produce ATP to release energy through aerobic respiration
31
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SLIME CAPSULE

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  • Contains hydrolytic enzymes

- Protects against dehydration

32
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What’s is the DNA in a prokaryotic cell called?

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Nucleoid DNA

33
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How many membranes are there in a prokaryotic cell? Name them.

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Three:

  • Cell membrane
  • Cell wall
  • Cell capsule
34
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What is division of labour?

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Any system where different parts perform specialised functions, each contributing to the functioning of the whole cell

35
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What are the differences between eukaryotic and prokaryotic cells?

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EUKARYOTIC

  • True nucleus
  • Membrane bound organelles
  • Linear DNA
  • Larger cell size
  • Larger ribosomes
  • DNA associated with his tone proteins
  • Cellulose cell wall in plants
  • No plasmid
36
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What is the cell wall of a prokaryotic cell made of?

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Peptidoglycan

37
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What is the size of an eukaryotic cell?

38
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What is the size of a prokaryotic cell?

39
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What is the size of a ribosome in an eukaryotic cell?

40
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What is the size of a ribosome in a prokaryotic cell?

41
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What are the differences between animal and plant cells?

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ANIMAL

  • No cell wall
  • No large permanent vacuole
  • No chloroplasts present
  • Centrioles present

Biology F211 (11 decks)

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