Brainscape's Knowledge GenomeTM

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


See full index

AQA GCSE Biology > GCSE Cell Biology > Flashcards

GCSE Cell Biology Flashcards

You may prefer our related Brainscape-certified flashcards:
GCSE Religious Studies - Edexcel Route A flashcards GCSE Religious Studies - Eduqas Route A flashcards AP® Biology flashcards GCSE Geography - AQA flashcards Biology 101 flashcards GCSE Religious Studies - Edexcel Route B flashcards GCSE Religious Studies - Eduqas Route B flashcards
1
Q

Where is DNA found in animal cells?

A

Nucleus

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

What is the function of mitochondria?

A

Cellular Respiration

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

What is the function of chloroplasts?

A

Photosynthesis for respiration

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

What is the function of ribosomes?

A

Protein synthesis

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

What is the function of the cellulose cell wall?

A

Protects and supports the cell

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

How is DNA stored in prokaryotic cells?

A

As a loop of DNA

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

How are electron microscopes different to light microscopes?

A

Electron microscopes use beams of electrons on dead samples and are very expensive, but have higher magnification and resolution

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

What is the function of a red blood cell?

A

Transport oxygen around the body

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

Give two adaptations of a nerve cell.

A

Branched endings, myelin sheath insulates the axon

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

Give two adaptations of a palisade cell

A

Lots of chloroplasts, at the top of the leaf

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

What are the two types of eukaryotic cell?

A

Animal and plant

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

What type of cell are bacteria?

A

Prokaryotic

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

What is the function of the cell membrane?

A

To control what enters and exits the cell

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

Give three adaptations of a red blood cell

A

No nucleus, red due to haemoglobin, biconcave disc shape

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

What is the function of a nerve cell?

A

Carries electrical impulses around the body

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

What is the function of a sperm cell?

A

Fertilises the ovum

17
Q

Give two adaptations of a sperm cell.

A

Lots of mitochondria, tail for swimming

18
Q

What is the function of a palisade cell?

A

Photosynthesis in leaves

19
Q

What is the function of a root hair cell?

A

Absorbs water and minerals from soil

20
Q

Give two adaptations of a root hair cell

A

Long projection, lots of mitochondria for active transport

AQA GCSE Biology (13 decks)

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