Cells, tissues etc. Flashcards
How many cells are there in the human body?
10 trillion.
What is the early stage of an embryo called?
Zygote.
What is a stem cell?
A ‘blank slate’. A cell that has no assigned purpose, commonly found in umbilical cords.
What are the 3 main organelles?
Cell membrane, cytoplasm and nucleus.
What is the function of a cell membrane?
Allows substances to come in and out of the cell. Gives the cell shape.
What is the despcription of a cell membrane?
A thin skin that separates the inside of the cell from the outside environment.
What is the function of a cytoplasm?
Allows substances to circulate inside the cell. Gives the cell shape.
What is the description of a cytoplasm?
It is a semi fluid material surrounding the organelles.
What is the function of a nucleus?
Contains DNA. The control center of the cell.
What is the description of a nucleus?
Circular organelle located in the middle of the cell.
What are the 4 nitrogen bases?
Adenine, Guanine, Thymine and Cytosine. (A, G, T, C is also acceptable.)
What are the 2 molecules on the sides of the DNA ladder?
Sugar and phosphate.
What are the pairs the nitrogen bases can form in?
A and T. C and G.
How many chromosone pairs does the average human have?
23.
If a human’s 23rd chromosone is ‘xx’ are they male or female?
Female.
If a human’s 23rd chromosone is ‘xy’ are they male or female?
Male.
What are the 3 types of muscle tissues?
Skeletal muscles, smooth muscles and cardiac muscles.