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stem cell

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a cell that is, unspecialised / not differentiated ; capable of, division / mitosis ; able to, differentiate / specialise / become other cell types ;

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place that contains stemcells in plants

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cambium / meristem / early embryonic cells ;

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need fo mitosis

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growth (of tissue / organism) ; replace (cells) / repair (tissues) ; asexual reproduction/cloning / producing genetically identical cells ; maintain chromosome number in all cells ;

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advantages of stm cells

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1 greater availability of cord cells / more likely to find donors;
2 easier to harvest / no pain for donor ;
3 cells at earlier stage of development ;

4 can be stored for future, use/repair / gene therapy, of donor ; 5 slightly mismatched cord cells work (almost) as well as marrow cells ;
increased probability of survival

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cell signalling

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communication between cells / AW ;
cell, recognition / identification ; cells work together / coordination between action of different cells ; to trigger, response / reaction ( inside the cell) ;
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phospholipid (bilayer) / phospholipid head ;

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to act as a barrier (to, polar / charged, particles) / select what enters or leaves cell ;

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protein / glycoprotein / intrinsic protein / protein channel / protein pump / transport protein / carrier protein

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allow communication across membrane OR allow, polar / charged, particles to pass through membrane ;

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cholesterol ;

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stabilise the membrane OR maintain / affect / control / AW, fluidity OR reduces permeability to, polar / charged, particles ;

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how glycolprotein acts a receptior

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(receptor) specific shape / described  ; 
 complementary to (shape of), trigger / named trigger / communicating ;                                                                                                      molecule ;                                  (trigger / AW) binds / attaches to receptor ;
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struvted asssocated witht the cytoplasm for cell movement

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flagellum / cilium / microtubule / microfilament / undulipodium ;

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processs that relys on cytoskeleton for movement

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(movement inside cells of)
chromosomes / chromatids (in cell division) ; (cytoplasm in) cytokinesis ; organelles / named organelle ;
RNA (in protein synthesis) ; proteins ;
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what happens if DNA not checked

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mutation / faulty DNA produced / error in copying ; daughter cells will not receive identical genetic information ; proteins / (daughter) cells, not made / do not function ;
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meiosis vs mitosis daughter cells

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haploid / half genetic information / chromosome number is n ;
genetic information not identical / produces genetically different cells ; 4 cells produced ;

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resolution

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ability to see (two) objects (that are close together) as separate objects / AW ; see detail ;

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tissure

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collection / group, of cells (of one or more types) ; (cells), working together OR with, common / same, function ;

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function of mesosome in prokaryotes

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production of ATP ; aerobic respiration ;

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adaptatyions of guard cells

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A1 a vacuole ; E1 to take up water / to become turgid ;

A2 cell wall thicker on one side ; E2 causes, cell to bend / open stoma(ta) ;

A3 mitochondria ; E3 generates ATP (for active transport) ;

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processes that occur during interphase

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1 checking, genetic material / DNA / chromatin / chromosome(s) / genes, (for errors) ;

2 protein synthesis ;

3 synthesis / replication / increase in number of, organelles / named organelle ;

4 ATP production / respiration ;

5 cell growth / increase in cell, volume / size ;

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two ways cell divisions differs in plants than animals

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in plant

(cell) , plate / wall, forms (between new cells) ; idea of : cytokinesis starts from middle of cell ;
(only) occurs in meristem ;

no centrioles ;

AVP ;
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roles of the cyto skeleton

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1 provides, strength / stability / support (cell) ;

2 determines shape / changes shape / moves membrane (for endo / exocytosis) ;

3 movement of, organelles / named organelle / RNA / protein / chromosomes / chromatids ;

4 attachment to / hold, organelles / named organelle, in place;

5 make up, centrioles / spindle fibres ;

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how is the neutrophil specialised

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1 (many) lysosomes / vesicles containing enzymes ;

2 (many) microfilaments / microtubules OR ref to, extensive / well developed, cytoskeleton ;

3 (many) ribosomes / (a lot of) rough endoplasmic reticulum / (a lot of ) RER ;

4 (many) mitochondria ;

5 (lots of) Golgi ;

6 (many) receptor (sites) on, cell surface / plasma , membrane

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how water passes through the csm

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fit between (phospho)lipids / through (phospho)lipid (bi)layer ;

via, protein channels / protein pores / aquaporins ;

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why plant cells nah burst when placed inside pure water

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cell wall ;

provides strength / withstands (internal) pressure / prevents cell membrane over expanding / exerts pressure potential ;

limits uptake of water ;

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function of the golgi

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production of vesicles / packaging proteins ;

modification of / processing of / adding carbohydrate to , proteins ;

production of lysosomes ;

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why nuclear envolpe has pores
allow movement (of substances) in or out of nucleus ; correctly named substance (entering or leaving nucleus) ; ref to correct destination of substance
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function of lysosome
contain / release , lysins / lytic enzymes / hydrolytic enzymes / digestive enzymes ; digest / break down , organelles / foreign objects / toxins / cells / pathogens ; apoptosis / autolysis / described ;
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organ
idea of more than one (type of) tissue ; working together / performing a function(s) ;
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active transport
(movement of substances) against / up , concentration gradient or from low to high concentration ; using , ATP / (metabolic) energy ; using a , transport / carrier , protein ;
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componants of the csm
phospholipids ; proteins ; glycoproteins ; cholesterol ; glycolipids
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two examples of AT in cells
(mineral) ions / salts / named e.g, (into) root hair (cell) ; hydrogen ions (out of) companion cells ; (mineral) ions / salts / named e.g, (across) endodermis ; sucrose out of sieve tube at sink ;
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difference between magnification and resolution
magnification is the number of times larger the image is compared to the object ; resolution is ability to, distinguish / differentiate between, two separate points OR the, level / degree, of detail that can be seen ;
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function of the nuclear pores
allow communication between nucleus and cytoplasm or allow, molecules / named substances, to, enter / leave (the nucleus
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features light microscope cant see
(named) membranes / phospholipid bilayer ; ribosomes ; Golgi ; endoplasmic reticulum / ER / RER / SER ; cytoskeleton / microtubules / microfilaments / spindle fibres ; centrioles ; vesicles / lysosomes ; mitochondria ;
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three roles of membraines inside the cell
form / produce / make, compartments / organelles / named organelles (within a cell) / AW ; isolation / AW, of, contents (of organelle) / substance / named substance / reactions / metabolic pathways ; site for attachment of, enzymes / other named molecules / ribosomes ; provide selective permeability / described ; creation of, concentration gradients / specific environments / described ;
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how vesicles moved from one place to the next
cytoskeleton / microtubule / microfilament ; provide, pathways / tracks, (for movement) ; (vesicle) moves along, microfilaments / microtubule ; microtubules, extended / broken down ; uses, ATP / (metabolic) energy ; AVP
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how are extracellular enzymes secreated from the cell
exocytosis ; vesicle fuses / merges ; (with), cell surface / plasma, membrane ; discharging / releasing, enzyme / contents (to exterior
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how proteins on the memebrane of vesicles ensure vesicle transported to right place
receptor found only on, correct / target, (named) organelle ; idea that: address protein provides a way of, labelling / identifying / recognising, the vesicle ; protein / has a specific shape ; (shape of) receptor and (address) protein are complementary
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wy must gnetic material replicate before division
idea that: cells, genetically identical / have same DNA ; so both (daughter) cells receive a full, copy / complement
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homologous chromosome
1 one maternal and one paternal / AW ; 2 carry same genes ; 3 carry, same / different, alleles ; 4 (usually) same / similar, length ; 5 centromere in same position ; 6 same banding pattern ; 7 pair up in meiosis / form bivalent ;
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squamous epitioal vs ciliated epitihelial
squamous acts as a surface or short (diffusion) pathway ; alveoli or cheek lining or in blood vessels ; ciliated move, mucus / AW or secrete mucus ; bronchioles or bronchi or trachea or airways ;
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why plant cells don't lysis
1 cell (cytoplasm) has a lower water potential than (distilled) water / ORA ; 2 water moves (into cells) , down water potential gradient / from high  to low  ; 3 (water) enters the cell by osmosis ; 4 idea of: cell surface / plasma, membrane (of blood cell) weak so, bursts / cannot withstand pressure / haemolyses ; 5 idea of: (plant) cell wall , strong / provides support, so, does not burst / can withstand pressure ; 6 (plant) cell becomes turgid / turgidity increases, which reduces water uptake ; 4 max QWC – two technical terms used in context and spelt correctly ;
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how the root epidermal cells absorb minerals from soil and how are these cells specialised
1 active, transport / uptake ; plus any two from: 2 cells have, extensions / hairs ; 3 thin cell wall ; 4 large / increased, surface area ; 5 many / more, mitochondria ; 6 (many) carrier proteins in cell (surface) membrane ;
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how are the cells in a muliticellular organism organised
(cells) differentiate(d) / specialise(d) ; (groups of) cells form tissue(s) ; (groups of) tissues form organ(s) ; (groups of organs) form organ system(s) ; (group of) cells / tissues / organs / organ systems, work together / interact ; named example of a tissue / an organ /an organ system ;
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how csm contribute to cell singalling
communication between cells ; idea that: molecule released by one cell, attaches to / causes change in, another cell ; release of signal molecule by, exocytosis / secretion OR described ; idea that: proteins / glycoproteins / glycolipids, act as / have, receptors OR described ; idea that: receptor / signal, is specific ; idea that: shape of receptor and signal are complementary ; idea that: attachment of signal molecule causes change (inside cell / on cell surface) ; cell surface membrane allows entry of some signal molecules
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describe structure of csm
phospholipid bilayer containing proteins ; head / hydrophilic region, facing outwards OR tail / hydrophobic region, facing inwards ; ref to intrinsic and extrinsic (glyco)proteins / described ; idea of: glycoproteins / glycolipids, sticking out (of bilayer / membrane); cholesterol, inside bilayer / between phospholipids
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describe the effect of heigh temperatuees on csm
phospholipids / (named) molecules, vibrate more / move around more / have more kinetic energy ; increases, size / number, of gaps, in membrane / between phospholipids ; bilayer, becomes more fluid / melts ; proteins / glycoproteins, denatured ;
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describe the effect of heigh temperatures on csm
phospholipids / (named) molecules, vibrate more / move around more / have more kinetic energy ; increases, size / number, of gaps, in membrane / between phospholipids ; bilayer, becomes more fluid / melts ; proteins / glycoproteins, denatured ;
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two thinga plant cells have that animal cells dont
cellulose / cell, wall ; chloroplast(s) ; starch grain(s) / amyloplast(s) ; large / permanent, vacuole ; tonoplast ; plasmodesma(ta) ;
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one thing found in animals and not plants
centriole / glycogen granule ; ACCEPT lysosomes, cilia, flagella
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how cells work together to release proteins
1 nucleus , contains gene (for protein) / site of transcription / produces mRNA ; 2 ribosomes / rough endoplasmic reticulum / RER, site of, protein synthesis / translation ; 3 vesicles for transport (of protein) ; 4 Golgi (apparatus / body), processes / modifies / (re)packages, proteins ; 5 (vesicles) fuse to, cell surface / plasma, membrane
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role of the cyto skeleton
1 (whole) cell, support / stability / scaffolding / maintain shape ; 2 movement of, cilia / flagella / undulipodia OR use of cilia / flagellum / undulipodium to move cell ; 3 changing shape of cell / cytokinesis / pseudopodia / phagocytosis / endocytosis / exocytosis / muscle contraction ; 4 (named) organelles, moved / held in place ; 5 movement of, chromosomes / chromatids / (m)RNA ;
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the detailed structure of cells visible only with an electron microscope
ultrastructure
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group of organs working together to perform an essential function
organ system
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mitochondria
produces ATP
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SER
SER / smooth endoplasmic reticulum transport / production / processing, of, fats / lipids / steroids / carbohydrates
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why cant you see the mito with a light micro?
mitochondrion / cristae, too small ; resolution (of light microscope), not high (enough) OR idea of only, 0.2µm / 200nm ; wavelength of light too long ;
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describe and explain the function of the components of the csm
A1 phospholipids form bilayer /described OR phospholipid hydrophobic tails pointing inwards and hydrophilic heads pointing out ; F1 provide barrier to, large / polar / (named) molecules OR ions OR described ; ``` A2 proteins form, pores / channel / carriers OR extrinsic / intrinsic / transmembrane / described, proteins ; F2 for (active) transport / cotransport / facilitated diffusion OR enzymes ; ``` A3 cholesterol molecules fit, within bilayer / between phospholipid / between fatty acids / between (phospholipid OR hydrophobic) tails ; F3 stabilise membrane (structure) / regulates fluidity A4 glycoproteins / glycolipids , on surface / sticking out from surface, (of cell surface membrane) ; F4 cell signalling / receptor sites / adhesion / antigens / recognition OR stabilising (cell shape) ;
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which component of the csm becomes more fluid as temp increases
phospholipid) bilayer ;
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which component of the csm becomes more fluid as temp increases
phospholipid) bilayer ;
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DNA codes for the structure of polypeptides. | State the role of messenger RNA (mRNA).
DNA codes for the structure of polypeptides. | State the role of messenger RNA (mRNA).
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Explain why different enzymes are involved in each stage of the digestion process
enzymes are specific ; the , carbohydrate molecules / substrates , are different shapes ; active site and substrate are complementary ; so that substrate will fit / formation of ESC ; lock and key / induced fit ;
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Explain why the activity of enzyme 2 falls to zero at pH 7.
pH much , higher / less acidic , than optimum (for enzyme 2) ; change in charge of active site ; hydrogen / ionic , bonds break ; tertiary structure / 3D shape / active site shape , altered ; enzyme / tertiary structure , denatured ; substrate no longer fits active site / ESC does not form

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