Cells Flashcards

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What is the difference between a eukaryotic cell and a prokaryotic cell?

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-In a eukaryotic cell genetic material is enclosed within the nucleus, in a prokaryotic cell genetic material is free within the cell. -Eukaryotic cells are complex and make up a multicellular organism, prokaryotic cells are small and simple and are single celled organisms.

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What is a plasmid?

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A plasmid is a small ring of DNA found in prokaryotic cells. Plasmids are designed for a specific function e.g. antibiotic resistance.

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What is the function of mitochondria?

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The function of mitochondria is to release energy during aerobic respiration.

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What is the function of the vacuole?

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To keep the cell rigid.

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What is the function of chloroplasts?

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Chloroplasts contain chlorophyll for photosynthesis. Chloroplasts absorb sunlight.

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What is a stem cell?

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A stem cell is an undifferentiated cell that can develop into two or more types of specialised cell.

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Where can you find stem cells?

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Human embryo - any type
Adult bone marrow - blood cells
Plant meristem - any type
Nose cells - nerve cells

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What can stem cells help/ cure?

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Paralysis
Diabetes
Cloning plants.

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What is therapeutic cloning?

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Therapeutic cloning is when an embryo has the same genetic information as the patient, so, that the body won’t reject it.

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