Producing New Cells

Question 1

Diploid

Answer 1

Is part of a cell/nucleus which contains two sets of chromosomes from each parent.

Question 2

Haploid

Answer 2

Is the part of the cell/nucleus which has a single set of unpaired chromosomes

Question 3

Things to consider when growing cells

Answer 3

• oxygen and nutrient availability

- ph and temperature

Question 4

How to let cells grow aseptically

Answer 4

-wear lab coat and gloves

Prevents contamination from body

-Sterilisation of all equipment used

Kills all microorganism present

-Lids kept on bottles and dishes at all times, other then when something is added or removed from them

Prevents contamination from airborne microorganisms

-Work surface disinfected before use

Results in death of many microorganisms present of work surface