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GCSE stuff: Bio- Unit 2 > Cells, Tissues and Organs: Cell Structure > Flashcards

Cells, Tissues and Organs: Cell Structure Flashcards

1
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What are all living things made out of?

A

cells

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2
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What type of microscopes are used to magnify x1000?

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electron microscopes

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3
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What are organelles?

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components of cells

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4
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What organelles do human and animal cells have?

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  • nucleus
  • cytoplasm
  • cell membrane
  • ribosomes
  • mitochondria
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5
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What is the function of the nucleus?

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contains genetic material which control the activities of the cell

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What is the function of the cytoplasm?

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place where chemical reactions occur

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7
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What is the function of cell membrane?

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  • selectively permeable

- controls movement of substances in and out of cells

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What is the function of mitochondria?

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site of aerobic respiration

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What is the function of ribosomes?

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site of protein synthesis

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10
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What organelles do plant and algal cells have?

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  • cellulose cell wall
  • chloroplasts
  • permanent vacuole
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What is the function of cell wall?

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strengthen cell

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What is the function of chloroplasts?

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  • contain chlorophyll for photosynthesis

- absorb light energy to make food

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13
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What is the function of permanent vacuole?

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  • contains cell sap (water and minerals)

- gives support

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14
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What type of micro-organisms are bacteria and yeast?

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single celled

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15
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What organelles do bacteria not/have?

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  • cytoplasm
  • cell membrane
  • cell wall
  • dont have nucleus but contains genetic material
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16
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What organelles do yeast have?

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  • nucleus
  • cytoplasm
  • cell membrane
  • cell wall
17
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What happens when bacteria multiply?

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they form colonies

18
Q

what type of cells require lots of mitochondria?

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  • muscle cell
  • sperm cell
    (cells that require a lot of energy)
19
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what type of cells require lots of ribosomes?

A

cells which produce proteins

- gland cells (produce enzymes

20
Q

How are neurons specialised?

A

to carry impulses from receptors to the CNS

GCSE stuff: Bio- Unit 2 (14 decks)

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