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Cell biology (B1) Flashcards

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cytoplasm

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site of chemical reactions

gel like substance containing enzymes to catalyse the reactions

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nucleus

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contains genetic material

control the activities of the cell

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cell membrane

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controls the movement of substances in out of the cell

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ribosomes

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site of protein synthesis

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mitrochondria

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site of respiration

where energy is released for the cell to function

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bacterial DNA

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floats in the cytoplasm

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cell wall (bacteria)

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not made of cellulose

support and strengthens the cell

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plasmid

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small rings of DNA

contains additional genes

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permanent vacuole

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contains cell sap

contains sugar and salts in a solution

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cell wall

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made of cellulose

supports and strengthens the cell

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chloroplasts

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site of photosynthesis

contains chlorophyll, absorbs light energy

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nerve cell

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carry electrical signals

long branches to create a network

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sperm cell

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fertilise the egg
streamlined head that contains enzymes for digestion
tail and mirtchondria to swim

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muscle cell

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contracts to allow movement

contains mitochondria

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root hair cell

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absorb water and minerals from soil

large surface area

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xylem cell

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carry water and minerals

Transpiration

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phloem cell

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carry glucose

hollow

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magnification (M) =

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real size of object (A)

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What are stem cells

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how a cell changes and becomes specialised undifferentiated cells are are called stem cells

20
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animal cell differentiation

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early stages of development only for repair and replacement

21
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plant cell differentiation

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all stages of life cycle are grouped together in meristems

22
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features of a microscope

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eyepiece lenses
focusing wheel
stage
light source

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