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Cells Flashcards

1
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What is the function of the nucleus?

A

To contain genetic material that controlling the activities the cell

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2
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What is the function of the cytoplasm?

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The site where most chemical reactions happen

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3
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What is the function of the cell membrane?

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To hold the cell together and controls what goes in and out

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4
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What is the function of the mitochondria?

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to help with aerobic respiration

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5
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What is the function of the ribosomes?

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To make proteins via protein synthasis

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6
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What type of cell are bacteria?

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prokaryotes

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7
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Does a bacterial cell have a nucleus?

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No

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8
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What are chloroplasts?

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where photosynthesis occurs. they make the energy for the plant

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9
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What are sperm cells specialised for?

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reproduction

streamlined head and long tail

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10
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What are nerve cells specialised for?

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rapid signalling

long axons and have branched connections

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11
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What are root hair cells specialised for?

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absorbing water and minerals- big surface area

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12
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What do chromosomes do?

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contain genetic information

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13
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What is a eukaryotic cell?

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They contain membrane bound organelles such as a nucleus and mitochondria.

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14
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What is a plasmid?

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a circular strand of DNA that floats freely in the cytoplasm

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15
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what does xylem transport?

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water and minerals

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16
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what does phloem transport?

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Sugars

17
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in what direction can the phloem transport

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roots to leaves

leaves to roots

18
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what process do plants need to move water for?

A

photosynthesis

19
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What is a stem cell

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A single cell that can replicate it self or differentiate into many cell types

20
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What is the function of a red blood cell

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The primary function of red blood cells is to carry oxygen from the lungs to the body tissues and carbon dioxide as a waste product, away from the tissues and back to the lungs.

21
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What is a white blood cell

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White blood cells are the cells of the immune system that are involved in protecting the body against both infectious disease and foreign invaders.

22
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What is a nerve cell

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a neuron

23
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What is a muscle cell

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is the type of cell found in muscle tissue.

24
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What is a Palisade cell

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Palisade cells are plant cells located on the leaves, right below the epidermis and cuticle.

25
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What is the function of Palisade cell

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The palisade cell consists of chloroplasts with chlorophyll that absorb the light energy.

B1 Cell Structure And Transport (5 decks)

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