Topic 1: Cell Biology Flashcards
What microscope has the highest magnification?
Electron microscope
What microscope is used in schools?
Light microscope
What is the formula for magnification?
Magnification= image size/real size
What are studied using microscopes?
Cells
What are eukaryotes?
Organisms made up of eukaryotic cells
What are prokaryotes?
A prokaryotic cell
What is the function of the nucleus?
Contains genetic material of the cell
What is the function of the mitochondria?
Where aerobic respiration takes place
What is the function of the cytoplasm?
Where chemical reactions happen
What is the function of the cell membrane?
Controls what goes in and out of the cell
What is the function of the ribosomes?
Where proteins are made
What is the function of the cell wall?
Supports the cell/strengthens it
What is the function of the permanent vacuole?
Contains cell sap
What is the function of the chloroplasts?
Where photosynthesis occurs
What are bacteria?
Prokaryotes
What do bacteria cells not have?
A ‘true’ nucleus only a single circular strand of DNA in the cytoplasm, chloroplasts or mitochondria
What are the rings of DNA called?
Plasmids
What is the process of differentiation?
Differentiation is the process by which a cell changes to become specialised for it’s job
What is the function of a sperm cell?
To get male DNA to the female DNA
How are sperm cells specialised?
- long tail to help swim to the egg
- lots of mitochondria to provide energy needed
- carries enzymes in head to digest through egg cell membrane
What is the function of nerve cells?
To carry electrical signals from one part of the body to another
How are nerve cells specialised?
- long so can cover long distances
- branched connections to connect to other nerve cells and form a network around the body
What is the function of muscle cells?
To contract quickly
How are muscle cells specialised?
- long so have space to contract
- lots of mitochondria to generate energy needed for contraction
What is the function of root hair cells?
Absorb water and minerals