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Quick cell questions Flashcards

1
Q

What synthesises lipids?

A

Smooth endoplasmic reticulum

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2
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What shows the internal detail of cells?

A

Transmission electron microscope

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3
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What are two layers of membranes called?

A

A bilayer

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4
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What transports proteins around the cell?

A

The Golgi body, specifically vesicles

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5
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What is blending a tissue in ice cold isotonic buffer solution called?

A

Homogenising

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6
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What is the process of breaking open cells to release the organelles?

A

Cell fractionation

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7
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What is separating organelles by spinning them at progressively higher speeds and density called?

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Differential Centrifugation

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8
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What is used to separate structures by different density?

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Centrifugation

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9
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What maintains a constant pH?

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A buffer

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10
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What is a solution with the same concentration of water as the cell that prevents osmosis called?

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Isotonic

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Unit 2- Cells (8 decks)

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