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Paper 1: Section 2- Cells and Control Flashcards

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What are the differences between mitosis and meiosis?

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Mitosis: Meiosis:
. Growth and . Gametes
repair
. Asexual . Reproduction
. 2 daughter cells . 4 daughter cells
. Diploid (46) . Haploid (23)
. Identical/ clones . Varied

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What are the 6 stages of mitosis?

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Interphase- DNA is copied
Prophase- the chromosomes pair up and the nucleus dissolves
Metaphase- chromosomes line up in the middle
Anaphase- spindle fibers pull chromosomes to the opposite sides
Telophase- a membrane forms around each set of chromosomes (2 separate nuclei)
Cytokinesis- two separate daughter cells form

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3
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What makes the stage of metaphase different in meiosis?

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Dependant assortment

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4
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What is dependant assortment?

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For any given pair lined in the center of the cell, there is one maternal chromosome and one paternal chromosome.

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5
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What is known as crossing over?

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Segments of each chromosome, in a pair, attach themselves to the other.

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6
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What is the result of changes in the cell that lead to uncontrolled cell division?

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Cancer

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7
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What happens to an unspecialised cell when it differentiates?

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It becomes a specialised cell.

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8
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What is a tumour?

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The lump of cells formed as a result of uncontrolled cell division.

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9
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A _______ tumour is not cancerous and cannot ______ to other areas of the body.

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  1. benign
  2. spread
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__________ tumours are fast-growing. They are _________ and can invade and spread to other areas of the ____.

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  1. Malignant
  2. cancerous
  3. body
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Describe the process called metastasis.

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As the malignant tumour grows, cancer cells detach and can form secondary tumours in other parts of the body.

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What are the chemicals and other agents that can cause cancer called?

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Carcinogens

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13
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How do carcinogens cause cancer?

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By damaging DNA, causing mutations to occur.

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14
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What is a mutation?

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A random and spontaneous change in the structure of a gene, chromosome or number of chromosomes.

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15
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What is a common misconception about the growth of cancer?

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A single mutation will not cause cancer. Several are required for this to occur.

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16
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List 5 lifestyle factors that are linked to cancer:

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. Viruses like HPV
. The chemical carcinogens in cigarette smoke
. Alcohol intake
. Exposure to UV radiation, part of which is ionising,
. Fat and salt intake increases the risk of cancer

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17
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List 2 industrial and environmental factors that are linked to cancer:

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. Exposure to ionising radiation increases the risk factor
. Exposure to chemical carcinogens

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Name 7 specialised systems in animals.

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  1. Circulatory system
  2. Excretory system
  3. Muscular system
  4. Nervous system
  5. Respiratory system
  6. Skeletal system
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Name 5 specialised cells in plants.

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  1. Palisade mesophyll
  2. Spongy mesophyll
  3. Guard cells
  4. Phloem Sieve tubes
  5. Xylem vessels
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20
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What is a zygote?

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A fertilised egg cell.

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What happens to an unspecialised cell when it differentiates?

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It becomes a specialised cell.

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What are the 3 following ways growth of babies are measured in?

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  1. Mass (kg)
  2. Length (cm)
  3. Head circumference (cm)
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23
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What is a percentile growth chart?

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A chart that is used to compare the growth of a baby to the growth of other babies.

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24
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What is an adult stem cell?

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A type of stem cell found in specific locations in adults that can only differentiate into a limited number of related cell types.

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25
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What is an embryonic stem cell?

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A type of stem cell found in the embryo, capable of dividing into almost any cell type.

26
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Finish the sentence: Bone marrow cells, being adult stem cells, can differentiate into…

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blood cells and cells of the immune system, but not other cell types.

27
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The main meristems are close to the tip of the ____, and the tip of the ____. Cells of the meristem can ____________ to produce all types of plant cells at any time during the life of the plant.

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  1. shoot
  2. root
  3. differentiate
28
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Name 3 instances where stem cells could be used to replace cells that have been damaged or destroyed:

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. With type 1 diabetes
. In cases of multiple sclerosis
. In cases of spinal cord or brain injury

29
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What are the benefits of using stem cells?

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Stem cells have the potential to treat a wide range of diseases and injuries. They can be used to replace damaged cells, regenerate tissues, and even cure certain medical conditions.

30
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Name 3 medical conditions stem cells can be used to treat.

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. Diabetes
. Parkinson’s disease
. Heart disease

31
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What are 3 risks associated with stem cell therapy?

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. There is a risk of rejection by the body’s immune system
. A risk of the stem cells turning into cancer cells
. The long-term effects of stem cell therapy are still unknown, so further research is needed.

32
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What is the brain and its function?

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Its part of the CNS,controlling complex behaviour.

33
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What is the function of the cerebellum?

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It controls movement such as balance, coordination, muscles and movement.

34
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What is the function of the medulla oblongata?

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Involved in unconscious control like heart rate, breathing, and producing adrenaline.

35
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What is the function of the pituitary gland?

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Produces important hormones like FSH and LH.

36
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What is the function of the hypothalamus?

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Involved in homeostasis, maintaing body temperature.

37
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What is the function of the cerebral cortex?

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Responsible for the higher-level processes of the human brain. This includes language, memory, thought, decision-making and emotion.

38
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What is known as mapping the brain?

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When research is done in the brain the aim is to ‘map’ the region of the brain to particular functions.

39
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Name 4 facts on MRI scans:

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. Magnetic fields/ EM waves
. Investigates activity + structure of the brain
. Safer than CT scans
. Shows lost ctive during various activities also

40
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Name 4 facts on CT scans:

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. X rays (ionising radiation)
. Investigates structure of the brain by producing images
. They can show damage

41
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Name 4 facts on PET scans:

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. Radioactive chemicals
. Highlights activity of the brain
. Help identify unusual activity

42
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Name 4 facts on Electrical stimulation scans:

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. Used to map areas of the brain
. Certain parts of the brain are stimulated nd the effect is observed
. EEGs are studies to observe this electrical activity

43
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Why do we analyse brain damage?

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. To understand the importance of specific parts of the brain
. Brain scans correlation with body functions

44
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What are the risks of brain research?

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. The tissues of the brain, spinal cord and other parts are intricate and delicate
. Certain damages may be hard to remove
. Brain surgery is dangerous
. Damaged neurones are hard to repair

45
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Why can brain treatment be seen as unethical?

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You may get informed (knowing it’s risk) consent from the individuals.

46
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What is the nervous system?

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The system that helps humans react to their surroundings and coordinate their behaviour.

47
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CNS structure: What is the stimulus?

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A change in environment.

48
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CNS structure: What is the receptor?

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Cell at start of the pathway, that detects the stimuli.

49
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CNS structure: What is the coordinator?

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The CNS coordinates a response.

50
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CNS structure: What is the effector?

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Effect the response (a muscle or a gland).

51
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CNS structure: What is the response?

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The outcome.

52
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What does a neurone do?

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Carry electrical impulses.

53
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What are nerves made up off?

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Neurones/ nerve cells

54
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What are the 5 properties of neurones?

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. Axons
. Myelin sheath
. Cell body
. Dendrons
. Synapses

55
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What does a sensory neuron do?

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Send messages from the receptor to the coordinator.

56
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What does a motor neuron do?

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Sends messages from coordinator to the effector.

57
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What does a relay neuron do?

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Connects the sensory and motor neuron.

58
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What is a synapse?

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A junction between two neurons or a neuron and an effector cell.

59
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What is the tiny gap between the cells at a synapse?

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Synaptic cleft

60
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What is a synaptic knob?

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The presynaptic neuron ends that are swollen, which contain small vesicles neurotransmitters.

61
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Neurotransmitters are ______________ messengers that transmit nerve impulses across the ________ gap during the process of synaptic ____________.

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  1. electrochemical
  2. synaptic
  3. transmission

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