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Cells - Unit 1 Flashcards

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1
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What is the function of the nucleus?

A

Controls all cell activities

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2
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What is the function of the mitochondria?

A

Site of aerobic respiration

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3
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What is the function of the ribosomes?

A

Site of protein synthesis

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4
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What is the function of the cytoplasm?

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Site of biochemical reactions

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5
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What is the function of the cell membrane?

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Controls passage of substance in and out the cell

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What is the function of the vacuole?

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Stores water and nutrients for cell, also provides support

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What is the function of the cell wall?

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provides plant cell with support

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What is the function of the chloroplast?

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traps sunlight and converts it into chemical energy for photosynthesis.

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9
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What is the cell wall made up from?

A

cellulose

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10
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What are the two components of the cell membrane

A

proteins and phospholipids

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11
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The cell membrane allows small soluble molecules through but not large insoluble molecules.
Name this characteristic.

A

selectively permeable

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12
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A difference in concentration between two solutions is called a…

A

gradient

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13
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Diffusion is the movement of molecules from what gradient?

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High to low, no energy

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14
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Name one substance that moves into a cell
by diffusion.

A

Glucose, amino acids, oxygen

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15
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Name one substance which moves out of the cell by diffusion

A

Carbon Dioxide, waster products

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16
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What is osmosis?

A

The movement of water molecules from a high to low concentration gradient through a selectively permeable membrane

17
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What happens to an animal cell when placed in pure water?

A

Burst

18
Q

What happens to a plant cell when placed in water?

A

Becomes turigd

19
Q

What happens to a plant cell when placed in a strong salt solution?

A

Plasmolysed

20
Q

What happens to an animal cell when placed in a strong salt solution?

A

shrinks

21
Q

what concentration change takes place in Active transport?

A

Low to high

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