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Cells B1 Flashcards

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What is the nucleus and what does it do in cells?

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The nucleus contains DNA in the form of chromosomes and it controls the cell’s activities.

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What is a cytoplasm and what does it do in cells?

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The cytoplasm is a gel-like substance and it’s where most chemical reactions occur.

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What is the mitochondria and what does it do in cells?

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Mitochondria are the site of respiration and contain enzymes needed for reactions.

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What is the cell membrane and what does it do in cells?

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The cell membrane holds the cell together and controls what comes in and out of the cell by providing a barrier. They also contain receptor molecules that are used by hormones.

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What is the cell wall and what does it do in cells?

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The cell wall is made of cellulose and it provides support for the cell.

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What are chloroplasts and what do they do in cells?

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Chloroplasts are where photosynthesis occurs and they contain chlorophyll which makes leaves green.

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What are ribosomes and what do they do in cells?

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Ribosomes are the site of protein synthesis (where proteins are made).

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What is the permanent vacuole and what does it do in cells?

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The permanent vacuole is a large sac that contains cell sap (mixture of sugars, salts and water) to provide nutrients to the cell when it needs them.

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What are 3 sub-cellular structures that are in plant cells but not in animal cells?

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Chloroplasts, Cell wall and the permanent vacuole.

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What type of cell is a bacteria cell?

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Prokaryotic

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What type of cells are plant and animal cells?

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Eukaryotic

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What are 3 differences between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells?

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Eukaryotic cells have nucleus’, whereas prokaryotic don’t.
Eukaryotic are multicellular whereas prokaryotic cells are unicellular.
Prokaryotic cells are much smaller than eukaryotic cells.

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What are plasmids and what do they do in cells?

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Plasmids carry extra genes (like antibiotic resistance) which the bacteria may need.

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What is the flagella and what does it do in cells?

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The flagella’s are tail like structures that allow the bacteria to propel themselves and move around.

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What is the object in microscopy?

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The real object or sample you’re looking at.

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What is the image in magnification?

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The image is the image you see when you look down the microscope.

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What is magnification in microscopy?

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Magnification is how many times larger the image is than the object.

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What is the equation for finding magnification?

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Magnification = Image Size ➗ Object Size

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What are some positives of light microscopes?

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Light microscopes are small, simple to use and relatively cheap.

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What are some negatives of light microscopes?

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Light microscopes rely on light and the resolution is limited to 0.2µm (micrometers)

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What is the resolution in microscopy?

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Resolution is a measure of how detailed the image is.

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What are some positives to electron microscopes?

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Electron microscopes use electrons instead of light, their maximum resolution is 0.1nm meaning they can see sub-cellular structures. Electron microscopes are 2000x better than light microscopes.

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What are some negatives to electron microscopes?

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They are very expensive and hard to use.

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What is the smallest unit of measurement?

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Nanometres (nm)

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How many µm is 1000nm?

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1µm (➗1000)

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How many mm is 1900µm?

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1.9mm (➗1000)

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What is the eyepiece lens in microscopy?

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The eyepiece lens is used to see the image and it also magnifies the image.

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What is the objective lens in microscopy?

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The objective lens magnifies the image. (There are usually 3 objectives lenses - x4, x10, x40)

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What does the stage do in microscopy?

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The stage supports the slide.

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What does the clip do in microscopy?

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It holds the slide in place.

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What do the lamps do in microscopy?

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The lamp shines light through the slide so the image can be seen more easily.

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What do focusing knobs do in microscopy?

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Focusing knobs move the stage up and down to bring the image into focus.

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What is chromosomal DNA in bacteria cells?

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Chromosomal DNA is one long circular chromosome and it controls the cells activities and replication. It floats free in the cytoplasm.

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