Topic 1- Cell Biology Flashcards
difference between prokaryotic cell and a eukaryotic cell? 4
prokaryotic cell has no nucleus
Prokaryote is simpler/ smaller
eukaryotic, nucleus with genetic material
Magnification equation
Image size/actual size
What do both plant and animal have (5)
nucleus cytoplasm cell membrane mitochondria ribosomes
What is additional in plant cell (3)
chloroplasts
permanent vacuole
cell wall
What is a plasmid?2
a circular strand of DNA that floats freely in the cytoplasm
Carry genes that provide genetic advantages
e.g. antibiotic resistance.
Nucleus function 2
genetic material
control cellular activities
Structure and function of cyptolasm 3
fluid of the cell contains enzymes and nutrients
Chemical reactions take place transport medium
Site of cellular reactions e.g. first stage of respiration
Function of cell membrane 1
controls what goes in and out of the cell
Function of mitchondria2
Site of later stages of aerobic respiration in which ATP is produced.
Function of ribosomes
Joins amino acids in a specific order for protein synthesis
function and Vacuole contains 3
contains cell sap
supports cell,
maintaining turgidity
cell wall function 3
made of cellulose
strengthens the cell
Prevents the cell bursting when water enters by osmosis.
chloroplasts function 2
where photosynthesis occurs. they make the food for the plant
Sperm cells adapted and function 4
Haploid nucleus contains genetic information
streamlined head and long tail (swim to egg)
mitochondria provide energy needed for tail movement
Acrosome contains enzymes that digest the egg cell membrane.
Muscle cells adapted and function 2
contraction- long so they have space to contract
Mitochondria to provide energy for muscle contraction.
Root hair cell function and adaption 2
absorbing water and minerals- big surface area
Large surface area to absorb nutrients and water from surrounding soil.
● Thin walls that do not restrict water absorption.
Nerve cells adapted and function 2
rapid signalling- long, branched connections
Long axon allows electrical impulses to be transmitted all over the body from the central nervous system.
Xylem adaptations and function 3
transporting water
Thick woody side walls- strengthen structure prevent collapse
long, hollow- route for water to flow
Phloem adaptations and function 4
transport food
- sieve plates- dissolved sugars/ amino acids transported up and down
- companion cells provide energy for active transport