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1
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What is the function of SER?

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Transports materials from one part of the cell to another

SER stands for Smooth Endoplasmic Reticulum.

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What does the cell wall do?

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Strengthens the cell and helps maintain its shape

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What is the structure of the cell membrane?

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Made up of two layers of fat molecules called a lipid bilayer

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What is the role of ribosomes?

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Synthesise proteins for the cell or for secretion from the cell

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What is the function of a large central vacuole in plant cells?

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Stores water, provides structural support, and regulates plant cell shape

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What are centrioles required for?

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Development of the spindle apparatus and separation of sister chromatids during cellular division

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7
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What are the major cell types?

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Prokaryotic and eukaryotic

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8
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What is a characteristic of prokaryotic cells?

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Usually have a single circular chromosome

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9
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What do prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells have in common?

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Cell membrane, nucleic acids, proteins, and ribosomes

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What do prokaryotic cells lack?

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Internal membrane-bound organelles

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11
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Do prokaryotic cells have a nucleus?

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No

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How do the sizes of prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells compare?

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Prokaryotic cells are significantly smaller than eukaryotic cells

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What are the five kingdoms of living things?

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  • Animalia
  • Plantae
  • Fungi
  • Protista
  • Monera
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What type of cells do the first four kingdoms contain?

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Only eukaryotic cells

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15
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What type of cells does kingdom Monera contain?

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Only prokaryotic cells

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16
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What is a defining feature of eukaryotic cells?

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Have a nucleus

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17
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What do eukaryotic cells contain?

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Internal membrane-bound organelles

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18
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What kind of chromosomes do eukaryotic cells have?

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Linear chromosomes

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How do the sizes of eukaryotic and prokaryotic cells compare?

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Eukaryotic cells are significantly bigger than prokaryotic cells

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20
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What are the organelles that make up cells?

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  • Nucleus
  • Mitochondria
  • Cell wall
  • Cell membrane
  • Ribosome
  • Endoplasmic reticulum
  • Chloroplast
  • Golgi apparatus
  • Vacuole
  • Lysosome
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21
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Where is the nucleus found?

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Only in eukaryotic cells

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22
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What is the shape and location of the nucleus in cells?

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Spherical and usually located centrally in animal cells, towards the edge in plant cells

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23
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What is the nuclear envelope?

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A double membrane boundary around the nucleus

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24
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What does the nucleus control?

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  • Development and functioning of the cell
  • Growth and reproduction (mitosis)
  • Metabolism
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25
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Where is DNA found?

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In the nucleus

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26
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What is the function of mitochondria?

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Site of aerobic respiration

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27
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What are thylakoids?

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Flattened sacs in chloroplasts

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28
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What is the fluid surrounding thylakoids called?

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Stroma

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29
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How many membranes bound chloroplasts?

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Two membranes

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30
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What are grana?

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Stacks of thylakoids

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31
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What does RER stand for?

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Rough Endoplasmic Reticulum

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32
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What is the role of RER?

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Transportation of materials and site of protein and membrane synthesis

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33
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What are glycoproteins?

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Proteins with carbohydrates attached, made by the RER

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34
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What is the function of SER?

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Involved in metabolic processes such as lipid synthesis and carbohydrate metabolism

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35
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Where are ribosomes located?

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  • In the cytoplasm
  • Attached to the RER
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36
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What is the site of protein synthesis?

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Ribosomes

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37
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What does the Golgi apparatus do?

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Packages and secretes proteins and carbohydrates made by the cell

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38
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What are vacuoles?

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Large structures in plants and small structures in animal cells

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39
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What is the main function of vacuoles?

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Maintain water and salt balance

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40
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What do lysosomes contain?

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Enzymes that breakdown macromolecules

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41
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What is the composition of the cell wall?

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Tough, rigid, and highly cross-linked matrix of substances

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42
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What gives bacteria structural support?

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A peptidoglycan cell wall composed of disaccharides and amino acids

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43
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What do plant cell walls contain?

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Cellulose

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44
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What is the largest and most prominent feature of cells?

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The nucleus

45
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What is aerobic respiration?

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Process by which cells break down molecules to produce ATP

46
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What is the first stage of cellular respiration?

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Glycolysis

47
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What is the worded equation for lactic acid fermentation?

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Glucose → lactic acid + energy

48
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What is the chemical equation for alcohol fermentation?

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C6H12O6 → 2C2H5OH + 2CO2 + 2ATP

49
Q

What do cells require energy for?

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  • Active transport
  • Cell division
  • Movement of flagella or cilia
  • Production, transport, and storage of proteins
50
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What is the worded equation for alcohol fermentation?

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Glucose → ethanol + carbon dioxide + 2ATP

51
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What does ATP stand for?

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Adenosine triphosphate

52
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What is the function of ATP?

A

Provides a quick source of energy for any organelle in the cell that requires it

53
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How do autotrophs obtain energy?

A

Trap light energy from sunlight

54
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How do heterotrophs obtain energy?

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Consume other organisms or organic matter

55
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What does photosynthesis use to make chemical energy?

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Sunlight, water, and carbon dioxide

56
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What do light-dependent reactions convert?

A

Light energy into chemical energy

57
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What is the first stage of cellular respiration?

A

Glycolysis occurs in the cytoplasm

58
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What is the chemical equation for aerobic respiration?

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C6H12O6 + 6O2 → 6CO2 + 6H2O + ATP

59
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What is the worded equation for aerobic respiration?

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Glucose + oxygen → carbon dioxide + water + energy (ATP)

60
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What is the chemical equation for photosynthesis?

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6CO2 + 6H2O -> C6H12O6 + 6O2

61
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What is the worded equation for photosynthesis?

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Carbon dioxide + water → glucose + oxygen

62
Q

What is heredity?

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The passing on of characteristics genetically from one generation to the next

63
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What is the cell theory?

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Cells are the smallest independent unit of life and arise from pre-existing cells

64
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What is the role of the cell membrane?

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Controls the exchange of materials and facilitates communication between cells

65
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What does the cytoplasm contain?

A

Cytosol, providing a medium for biochemical reactions

66
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What is the main function of the mitochondrion?

A

Carries out aerobic respiration to produce ATP

67
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What is the function of chloroplasts?

A

Carries out photosynthesis to produce organic molecules

68
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What does the SER synthesize?

A

Lipids and metabolizes carbohydrates

69
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What is the function of the Golgi apparatus?

A

Modifies, processes, and packages proteins into vesicles

70
Q

What is fermentation?

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Anaerobic process that supplies energy (ATP) when oxygen is not available

71
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What is the function of the cell membrane?

A

Controls which chemicals enter and exit the cell

72
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What is a semi-permeable membrane?

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Allows only small molecules to pass through unaided

73
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What is passive transport?

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No energy required and movement of molecules is with the concentration gradient

74
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What is active transport?

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Requires energy and movement of molecules is against the concentration gradient

75
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What is osmosis?

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Type of diffusion that involves the movement of water across a semi-permeable membrane

76
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What can happen to cells during osmosis?

A

Cells can become lysed or shriveled

77
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What are the two types of endocytosis?

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  • Phagocytosis
  • Pinocytosis
78
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What is exocytosis?

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Secretes materials packaged into a vesicle that migrates to the plasma membrane

79
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What happens in pinocytosis?

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Intake of liquids and large molecules into tiny vesicles

80
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What is exocytosis?

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The process where manufactured materials are packaged into a vesicle that migrates to the plasma membrane and releases its contents.

81
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What occurs during the process of phagocytosis?

A

The membrane folds near a particle, encloses it in a vacuole, which then breaks away into the cytoplasm.

82
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What is the primary function of protein pumps?

A

To transport molecules across the cell membrane against the concentration gradient.

83
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Define passive transport.

A

Movement of molecules down their concentration gradient, from high concentration to low concentration.

84
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What is the main role of mitochondria?

A

To produce adenosine triphosphate (ATP), the main energy molecule used by the cell.

85
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What does the term ‘equilibrium’ refer to?

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When the concentration is the same throughout.

86
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What is the function of the nuclear envelope?

A

To cover and protect the DNA from physical and chemical damage.

87
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What does the acronym MRS GREN stand for?

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  • Movement
  • Reproduction
  • Sensitivity
  • Growth
  • Respiration
  • Excretion
  • Nutrition
88
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What is the definition of a zygote?

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The cell formed when two gametes fuse during fertilisation.

89
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What is the difference between rough and smooth endoplasmic reticulum?

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Rough ER is studded with ribosomes, while smooth ER has a smooth surface.

90
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What is the role of lysosomes in phagocytosis?

A

They contain digestive enzymes that break down particles.

91
Q

What does the term ‘cell theory’ state?

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All living things are made up of one or more cells, cells are the smallest unit of life, and all cells arise from pre-existing cells.

92
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What are organelles measured in?

A

Nanometers (nm).

93
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Fill in the blank: The cell membrane is made up of two layers of _______.

A

fat molecules (lipid bilayer).

94
Q

True or False: Non-living things carry out the life processes of living things.

95
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What is the function of the Golgi apparatus?

A

To modify products of the endoplasmic reticulum to their final form.

96
Q

What is the function of ribosomes?

A

To translate genetic code into chains of amino acids, which fold into proteins.

97
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What is endocytosis?

A

The process where particles and large molecules are taken into the cell, forming vesicles.

98
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What is the role of the cytoplasm?

A

To fill the cell and contain various structures and molecules.

99
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What does ‘differentiation’ refer to in multicellular organisms?

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The process through which different cells are produced from stem cells.

100
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What is the significance of the lipid bilayer in the cell membrane?

A

It determines the basic structure of the membrane.

101
Q

What are the four bases of DNA?

A
  • Adenine (A)
  • Thymine (T)
  • Cytosine (C)
  • Guanine (G)
102
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What is the difference between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells regarding chromosomes?

A

The number, shape, and location of chromosomes differ between prokaryotes and eukaryotes.

103
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What is the primary function of the cell membrane?

A

To separate the cytoplasm from the external environment.

104
Q

Fill in the blank: Cells are the smallest independent unit of _______.

105
Q

How do unicellular organisms typically reproduce?

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Asexually.

106
Q

What is the purpose of filtration in water treatment?

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To separate insoluble contaminants from water.

107
Q

What is distillation?

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The selective boiling and subsequent condensation of a component in a liquid mixture.

108
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True or False: Cells contain DNA as hereditary material.

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