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Nucleus

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An organelle found in many living cells containing genetic information

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Cytoplasm

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The water-based gel in which the organelles of all living cells are suspended. The site of chemical reactions

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Cell membrane

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The membrane around the contents of a cell which controls what moves in and out of the cell

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Mitochondria

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The site of aerobic respiration in a cell

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Ribosome

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The site of protein synthesis in a cell

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Protein synthesis

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The process by which proteins are made on the ribosomes based on information from the genes in the nucleus

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Algal cell

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The cells of algae, single celled or simple multicellular organisms, which can photosynthesise but are not plants

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Label the parts of this cell and describe their function

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  • Nucleus: controls the cell’s activities
  • Cytoplasm: site for chemical reactions
  • Cell membrane: controls the movement of materials in and out of the cell
  • Mitochondria: where energy is released during respiration
  • Ribosomes: site of protein synthesis
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Cell wall

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A rigid structure which surrounds the cells of living organisms apart from animals

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Cellulose

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A big carbohydrate molecule which makes up plant and algal cell walls

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Chloroplasts

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The organelles in which photosynthesis takes place

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Chlorophyll

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The green pigment contained in the chloroplasts

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Permanent vacuole

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A space in the cytoplasm filled with cell sap which is there all the time

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Label the parts of this cell and describe their function. Which of these are specific to this cell?

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  • Nucleus: controls the cell’s activities
  • Cytoplasm: site for chemical reactions
  • Cell membrane: controls the movement of materials in and out of the cell
  • Mitochondria: where energy is released during respiration
  • Ribosomes: site of protein synthesis

The following are only found in plant or agal cells:

  • Cell wall: supports the cell’s structure
  • Chloroplasts: contain chlorophyll for photosynthesis; absorb light to make food
  • Permanent vacuole: contains cell sap
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Genetic material

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The DNA which carries the instructions for making a new cell or individual

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Bacterial colony

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A population of billions of bacteria grown in culture

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Label the parts of this cell and describe their function. Which of these are specific to this cell?

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  • Cytoplasm: site for chemical reactions
  • Cell membrane: controls the movement of materials in and out of the cell
  • Mitochondria: where energy is released during respiration
  • Cell wall: supports the cell’s structure
  • Genetic material: found loose in the cytoplasm, as opposed to being kept in the nucleus

The following are specific to a bacterium:

  • Slime capsule: protects the bacteria from dangers in its surroundings
  • Plasmids: seperate molecules of DNA
  • Flagella: used for movement and propulsion
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Label the parts of this cell and describe their function

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  • Nucleus: controls the cell’s activities
  • Cytoplasm: site for chemical reactions
  • Cell membrane: controls the movement of materials in and out of the cell
  • Cell wall: supports the cell’s structure
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Give examples of a specialised cell

Specialised

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Adapted for a particular function. Examples include: neurons, sperm cells, root hair cells, fat cells and red blood cells

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Diffusion

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The net movement of particles of a gas or a solute from an area of high concentration to an area of low concentration along a concentration gradient

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Net movement

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The overal movement of a substance

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Concentration gradient

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The gradient between an area where a substance is at high concentration and an area where it is at low concentration

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Amino acid

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The building blocks of proteins

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Multicellular organism

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An organism which is made up of many different cells which work together - some cells are specialised for different functions in the organism

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Differentiate

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Specialise for a particular function

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Muscle tissue

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The tissue which makes up muscles - it can contract and relax

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Glandular tissue

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The tissue which makes up the glands and secretes chemicals such as enzymes or hormones

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Epithelial tissue

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Tissue made up of relatively unspecialised cells which line the tubes and organs of the body

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Epidermal tissue

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The tissue of the epidermis - the outer layer of a plant

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Mesophyll

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The tissue in a green plant where photosynthesis takes place

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Xylem

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The non-living transport tissue in plants, which transports water around the plant

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Phloem

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The living transport tissue in plants which carries sugars around the plant

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Digestive juice

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The mixture of enzymes and other chemicals produced by the digestive system

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Organ system

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A group of organs working together to carry out a specific function

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Small intestine

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The region of the digestive system where most of the digestion takes place

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What kind of tissues might you find in an animal, and what are their functions?

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  • Muscle tissue: contracts and relaxes
  • Glandular tissue: secretes enzymes or hormones
  • Epithelial tissue: lines the tubes and organs of the body
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What kind of tissues might you find in an plant, and what are their functions?

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  • Epidermal tissue: the outer layer of an organism
  • Mesophyll: site of photosynthesis
  • Xylem and phloem: transports substances around the plant
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What is the purpose of the tissues in the stomach?

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  • Muscle tissue: churns the stomach’s contents
  • Glandular tissue: produces digestive juices
  • Epithelial tissue: covers the outside and inside of the stomach
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What are the organs of the digestive system, and what are their functions?

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  • Mouth: food is physically broken down, and the salivary glands secrete amylase, which starts to digest carbohydrates
  • Oesophagus: sends food down to the stomach by peristalsis
  • Stomach: churns and digests food, while glands produce digestive juices
  • Liver: produces bile, an alkali emulsifier
  • Small intestine: further digests and then absorbs food
  • Large intestine: absorbs water and food
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Insoluble molecule

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A molecule which will not dissolve in a particular solvent such as water

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Digestive system

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The organ system where food is digested

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Salivary gland

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A gland in the mouth producing saliva, which contains the enzyme amylase

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