Cells and Transport Flashcards

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What is the function of the nucleus?

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Contains the cell’s genetic material (DNA and chromosomes) , controls processes such as growth and cell division .

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What is the function of the nucleolus ?

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Synthesizes ribosomal RNA (rRNA) to produce ribosomes

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What is the function of the mitochondria ?

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Site of cellular respiration , Produces ATP (energy) from nutrients within the cell .

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What is the function of the Rough endoplasmic reticulum (Rough ER)?

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Works with Ribosomes to help to make and store proteins

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What is the function of the Smooth endoplasmic reticulum (Smooth ER) ?

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Produces and stores Lipids (Fats) and Steroids

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What is the function of the Golgi Apparatus ?

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Sorts and modifies proteins into vesicles , that have arrived from the rough ER

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What is the function of a Lysosome ?

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Digests waste products by using digestive enzymes

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What is the function of the Cell membrane / Plasma membrane ?

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Encloses the cells contents , Controls flow of substances in and out of the cell

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What is the function of cilia ?

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move liquid past the surface of the cell , helps the cell to move

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What is the function of Ribosomes ?

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Site of protein synthesis

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What is the function of the cytoskeleton ?

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helps a cell keep its shape and gives strength and support

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What is the function of the centrioles ?

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spindle formation during cell replication

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What is the function of the Peroxisomes ?

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contain enzymes that function in detoxification

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Describe the structure of the nucleus

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Fully enclosed nuclear membrane , contains the cells DNA and chromosomes , nucleolus located within the nucleus

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Describe the structure of the nucleolus

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Located within the nucleus , takes up 25% of the nucleus, surrounded by chromatin

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Describe the structure of the mitochondria

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It consists of a double membrane; outer membrane is smooth the inner membrane is folded(cristae.) , Oval shaped

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Describe the structure of the Rough endoplasmic reticulum ( Rough ER)

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Found within the cytoplasm , has ribosomes attached to the outside of it (gives the rough appearance )

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Describe the structure of the Smooth endoplasmic reticulum ( Smooth ER)

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Consists of a long network of folded tube like structures (cisternae), inside of the organelle enclosed by a phospholipid membrane

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Describe the structure of the Golgi apparatus

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Stacks of flattened, membrane-bound sacs (cisternae)

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Describe the structure of the Lysosome

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spherical , membrane bound , outer membrane allows substances to enter into the organelle , 0.1 - 1.2 mm

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Describe the structure of the plasma membrane / cell membrane

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Surrounds the whole of the cell , made up of proteins and lipids that form a phospholipid bilayer , selectively permeable

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Describe the structure of the cilia

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slender, microscopic, hair-like structures

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Describe the structure of the Ribosome

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Made of protein and RNA , found within the cytoplasm or attached to the Rough ER

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Describe the structure of the cytoskeleton

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A network of protein fibers also contains , microtubules , actin filaments and intermediate filaments

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Describe the structure of the centrioles

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small set of microtubules arranged in a specific way

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Describe the structure of the peroxisome

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Contain oxidative enzymes

27
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What is the formula for calculating magnification ?

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Image size / Object size = Magnification

Scale bar image / actual scale bar length = Magnification

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What is the formula for calculating actual size ?

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Image size / magnification = actual size

29
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What is mitosis ?

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Cell division that generates new cells for growth and repair. The division of one cell into two genetically identical daughter cells

30
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What happens in prophase?

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chromosomes condense and thicken

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What happens in metaphase?

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Chromosomes line up in the middle of the cell , nucleus disassembles

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What happens during anaphase?

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The chromosomes separate and move along spindle fibers to opposite ends of the cell

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What happens during telophase ?

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nuclear envelopes form around the identical sets of chromosomes at the two poles of the cell. the chromosomes uncoil

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What happens during cytokinesis?

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division of the cytoplasm

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Name 4 methods of active transport

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Endocytosis and exocytosis

Pinocytosis and phagocytosis

36
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Name 3 methods of passive transport

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Osmosis

Simple diffusion

Facilitated diffusion

37
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What is endocytosis ?

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the taking in of matter by a living cell by invagination of its membrane to form a vacuole.

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What is exocytosis?

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When materials leave the vacuole within the cell and are exported out of the cell

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Describe phagocytosis

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The cells plasma membrane surrounds a molecule which wants to enter into the cell such as a food particle , in the extracellular environment this buds off to form a vacuole which can enter the cells through the plasma membrane. This is then digested by the digestive enzymes

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What is meant by the term hypotonic ?

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A solution with more water and less soultute

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What is meant by the term hypertonic ?

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A solution with less water and more solute

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What is meant by the term isotonic ?

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Equal parts of water and solute

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What is osmosis?

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Diffusion of water through a selectively permeable membrane. Low to high concentration

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What is active transport?

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movement of molecules into or out of a cell against a concentration gradient , requires energy , low to high concentration

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What is diffusion?

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The movement of particles from an area of high concentration to an area of low concentration.