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TOPIC 2.1 Eukaryotic Cells Flashcards

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Magnification of light microscopes

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*1500

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magnification of electron microscope

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*500,000

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define resolution

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A measure of how close together two objects must be before we see them as one.

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what do we call an image of an object as viewed through a microscope

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micrograph

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resolving power of light microscope

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200nm

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resolving power of electron microscope

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0.5 nm

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total magnification

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eyepiece lens magnification*objective lens magnification

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strengths and Limitations of Light Microscopes

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S-
Cheap
can look at live cells with little prep

L-
lower Magnification and resolving power compared to EM

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Instead of a beam of light like LM, EM uses a beam of…..

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electrons

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EM has a higher resolving power because the wavelength of electron beams is …..

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Smaller than LM

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Bane 2 types of EMs

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TEM-transmission electron microscope
SEM- scanning electron microscope (produces 3D images)

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Strengths and Limitations of Electron Microscopes

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S-
high magnification and resolving power

L-
very expensive

specimens have to be examined in a vacuum so they have to be dead and dry

specialised skills required to prepare samples

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the nucleus is surrounded by a double membrane called the…

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nuclear envelope

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define nucleolus

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dense area almost pure DNA and protein, Produces ribosomes and RNA

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What are ribosomes made of

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ribosomal RNA and protein

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what is a eukaryotic cell

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genetic material is contained in a membrane bound nucleus

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what are vesicles

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membrane bags that hold secretions made in cells

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what are gated channels

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protein channels through the lipid bilayer of a membrane that are open or closed depending on the conditions in the cell

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describe the fluid mosaic model

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current model of the structure of the cell membrane including floating proteins forming pores, channels and carrier systems in a lipid bilayer

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what is exocytosis

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energy requiring process by which vesicle fuses with the cell surface membrane so that the contents are released to the outside of the cell

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the cytoplasm and nucleus combined are called the…

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protoplasm

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what is chromatin

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combination of DNA bonded to protein found in the nucleus when the cell is not actively dividing

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what do you call the folding of the inner membrane of the mitochondria which provide a large surface area for the reactions of aerobic reactions

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cristae

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describe the endosymbiotic theory

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the endosymbiotic theory–>

theory that suggests the mitochondria and chloroplasts originated as independent prokaryotic organisms that began living symbiotically inside other cells as endosymbionts

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what are centrioles

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bundles of tubules found near the nucleus and involved in cell division by the production of a spindle of microtubules that move the chromosomes to the ends of the cell

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what do you call vacuoles that can fill and empty and why are they important

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contractile vacuoles, they help control the concentration of cytoplasm of simple freshwater animals

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purpose of apoptosis ?

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break down worn out, damaged or diseased cells by lysomes

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what is a lysome

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an organelle full of digestive enzymes used to break down worn out cells/ digest food in simple organisms

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80S ribosomes are made of a small sub unit and a large subunit.. they are…. and the ratio of RNA to protein is

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80S=40S+60S
RNA:PROTEIN= 1:1

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70S ribosomes made in the mitochondria are made up of… in the ratio…

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70S=30S+50S
RNA:PROTEIN= 2:1

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difference between Necrosis and Apoptosis

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NECROSIS
-detrimental to body
-triggered when cells are exposed to extreme conditions
-passive random and unregulated

APOPTOSIS
-active and regulated process
-not detrimental to body

32
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State the differences between Rough endoplasmic reticulum and Smooth endoplasmic reticulum

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RER
-ribosomes on surface
- responsible for packing and processing of proteins made by the ribosomes

SER
-no ribosomes
-synthesises lipids, phospholipids and steroids

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Describe the cell wall of a plant

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Mostly insoluble cellulose. Freely permeable, it does not act as a barrier for substances entering the cell.

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How does the cell wall prevent substances from getting into the cell

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Cell wall can become impregnated with suberin and lignin, affecting permeability

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the first layer to form when the plant cell divides in 2 is

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The middle lamella.

36
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state and explain what polysaccharide holds the cells walls of neighbouring plant cells together.

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PECTIN- pectin has lots of -COOH carboxyl groups that combine with positive calcium ions to form calcium pectate that binds to the cellulose on either side .

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Why is the primary cell wall flexible

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the cellulose microfibrils are all orientated towards the same direction

38
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When does the secondary cell wall form

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when the plant ages secondary thickening takes place

39
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Difference between primary and secondary walls of plants in terms of flexibility

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primary Cell wall is flexible as the cellulose microfibrils are all orientated in a similar direction while in the secondary cell wall cellulose microfibrils are laid densely at different angles to each other

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the______ forms when the cell divides and the 2 cells do not separate fully-leaving cytoplasm bridges between them

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the plasmodesmata forms when the cell divides and the 2 cells do not separate fully-leaving cytoplasm bridges between them

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the symplast is…

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the interconnected cytoplasm of cells

42
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the vacuole is surrounded by a membrane called the ______

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tonoplast

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the vacuole is filled with _________ , a substance of various substances in water, which causes water to move into the cell by _______

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the vacuole is filled with Cell sap , a substance of various substances in water, which causes water to move into the cell by osmosis

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similarities between chloroplasts and mitochondria

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large organelles
contain their own DNA
surrounded by an outer membrane
folded inner membrane that gives them large surface areas

45
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differences between chloroplasts and mitochondria

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chloroplast-
site of photosynthesis
contain chlorophyll
are formed from leucoplast

46
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what is an amyloplast

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amyloplasts are plant organelles that store amylopectin (polysaccharide joined with amylose to form starch) which can be converted glucose to provide energy to the cells

47
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define tissue

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a group of specialised cells carrying out a particular function in the body

48
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define organ

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a structure made up of several different types of tissues grouped together to carry out a particular function in the body

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define an organ system

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a group of organs working together to carry out particular functions in the body

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purpose of epithelial tissues

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form the lining of surfaces inside and outside the body

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