Cell bioloyg , organisation and infection and response : Biology science Flashcards
(27 cards)
What is the basic unit of life?
Cell
True or False: Prokaryotic cells have a nucleus.
False
Fill in the blank: The two main types of cells are __________ and __________.
prokaryotic, eukaryotic
Which organelle is responsible for energy production?
Mitochondria
What is the function of ribosomes?
Protein synthesis
True or False: Plant cells contain chloroplasts.
True
What structure controls the movement of substances in and out of the cell?
Cell membrane
Multiple Choice: Which of the following is NOT a part of the cell theory? A) All living things are made of cells B) Cells are the basic unit of life C) Cells can arise from non-living matter D) All cells come from pre-existing cells
C) Cells can arise from non-living matter
What is the role of the nucleus in a cell?
To store genetic material
Fill in the blank: The __________ is a jelly-like substance that fills the cell.
cytoplasm
True or False: Viruses are considered living organisms.
False
What is the primary function of the immune system?
To protect the body against infection
Which type of white blood cell is primarily responsible for the immune response?
Lymphocytes
What is an antigen?
A substance that triggers an immune response
Multiple Choice: Which of the following is NOT a method of transmission for infectious diseases? A) Direct contact B) Airborne C) Photosynthesis D) Vector-borne
C) Photosynthesis
What type of pathogen causes malaria?
Protozoa
True or False: Antibiotics are effective against viral infections.
False
What is the purpose of vaccinations?
To stimulate the immune system to protect against future infections
Fill in the blank: The __________ response involves the release of antibodies.
humoral
What is the term for the body’s ability to resist disease?
Immunity
Multiple Choice: Which of the following is a type of T-cell? A) Helper T-cell B) Memory T-cell C) Cytotoxic T-cell D) All of the above
D) All of the above
What is the role of phagocytes?
To engulf and digest pathogens
True or False: The spleen is involved in the immune response.
True
What is the function of the lymphatic system?
To transport lymph and assist in immune functions