Brainscape's Knowledge GenomeTM

Browse over 1 million classes created by top students, professors, publishers, and experts.


See full index

science 10 > Chapter 7 bio > Flashcards

Chapter 7 bio Flashcards

You may prefer our related Brainscape-certified flashcards:
Biology 101 flashcards
1
Q

Cell theory

A
  1. All organisms are made of one or more cells
  2. cell is the smallest function of life
  3. all cells are produced from other cells
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
2
Q

Cell

A

Smallest function of life

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
3
Q

Simple microscope

A

A microscope with only one lens

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
4
Q

Compound light microscope

A

A microscope with two or more lenses that is used to view objects illuminated by visible light

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
5
Q

Electron microscope

A

An extremely powerful microscope that forms an enlarged image of specimens using a beam of electrons instead of a beam of light

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
6
Q

Electron micrograph

A

A photo of an image from an electron microscope

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
7
Q

Transmission electron microscope tem

A

An electron microscope in which a beam of electrons passes through a specimen to produce a two dimensional image

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
8
Q

Scanning electron microscope

A

An electron microscope in which a beam of electrons sweeps over a specimen creating a three dimensional image

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
9
Q

Confocal laser scanning microscope

A

2 dimensional

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
10
Q

Scanning tunnelling microscope

A

3 dimensional

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
11
Q

Base

A

A type of compound that is found in nucleotides from which DNA is constructed

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
12
Q

Gene sequencing

A

The process of mapping the order of all of a gene’s bases

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
13
Q

Cell culture

A

A technique in which isolated cells are placed in test tubes or Petri dishes supplied with nutrients and allowed to reproduce

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
14
Q

Cell line

A

The generations of cells that are derived from one single cell

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
15
Q

Stem cell

A

A special multipurpose cell that divides to produce all other types of specialized cells

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
16
Q

Organelle

A

A specialized usually membrane bound part of a cell with a specific function

17
Q

Lipid

A

A biological molecule that doesn’t dissolve in water includes fats oils and phosolipids

18
Q

Vesicle

A

A small membrane sac that stores or transports materials in and out of the cell

19
Q

Nucleus

A

In a cell the structure that contains the genes and directs the structure and function of the cell

20
Q

Nuclear pores

A

An opening in the nuclear envelope of a cell that allows proteins and other molecules to pass through

21
Q

Nuclear envelope

A

The double membrane surrounding the nucleus of the cell

22
Q

Ribosome

A

The cell structure that translates genetic material sent from the nucleus into proteins which then carry out cellular fictions

23
Q

Nucleolus

A

The area in the nucleus of a cell where ribosomes are produced

24
Q

Lysosomes

A

A vesicle containing digestive enzymes where materials are degraded by the cell

25
Q

Endoplasmic reticulum

A

A network of folded membranes and tubes connected with the nucleus where proteins and lipids are synthesized and packaged in vesicles

26
Q

Rough endoplasmic reticulum

A

The part of the endoplasmic reticulum with attached ribosomes where proteins are synthesized

27
Q

Smooth endoplasmic reticulum

A

The part of the endoplasmic reticulum without ribosomes where lipids and proteins are synthesized

28
Q

Golgi apparatus

A

Golgi apparatus the organelle where proteins and lipids from the endoplasmic reticulum are modified re packaged and distributed to other areas of the cells

29
Q

Mitochondria

A

The organelle where food molecules are broken down into energy that can be used by the cell

30
Q

Centrioles

A

Cellular organelle located near the cell nucleus helps organize genetic material during division

31
Q

Vacuole

A

A balloon like vesicle that can store water, food and minerals in a cell

32
Q

Cell wall

A

Supportive structure

33
Q

Cellulose

A

A fibrous material that forms the main component of plant cell walls

34
Q

Chloroplast

A

An organelle containing chlorophyll where photosynthesis occurs

35
Q

Abiogenesis

A

Life arises from non living

science 10 (5 decks)

Brainscape helps you reach your goals faster, through stronger study habits.
© 2024 Bold Learning Solutions. Terms and Conditions