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what are the 2 points to cell theory

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  • all organisms are made out of cells

- new cells can only be made when existing cells divide

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what is the importance of mitosis

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used for growth, to replace old or damaged tissue or for asexual reproduction

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describe the daughter cells produced by mitosis

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2 genetically identical diploid daughter cells (contains 2 sets of chromosomes)

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what type of cells does mitosis happen in

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somatic cells (cells that don’t form gametes)

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what are somatic cells

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cells that dont form gametes

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where does meiosis occur

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in cells in reproductive organs, i.e gametes

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describe the daughter cells produced by mieosis

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2 genetically different haploid daughter cells (contains 1 sets of chromosomes)

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what is the importance of mieosis

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produces gametes for sexual reproduction

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True or false prokaryotes don’t divide by meiosis or mitosis. how do they divide

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true, divide by binary fission

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defintiion of haploid cell

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cell with a single set of chromosomes

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defintiion of diploid cell

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cell with 2 sets of chromosomes

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cell cycle definition

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the highly ordered sequence of events (1) that result in nucleus division (2) and formation of 2 genetically identical daughter cells (3)

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what is m phase

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mitosis phase: cell growth stops, and nuclear division occurs: prophase, metaphase etc.

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what is G0 phase

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growth 0 phase: when cell leaves the cell cycle temporalily or permanently

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what 3 things happen in G0 phase

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apoptosis, differentiation or senescence

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what 3 things happen during growth 1 (G1) phase

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cells increase in size
organelles duplicate
biosyntheiss (any synthesis reactions in cell)

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what gene helps to control growth in G1 phase

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p53 tumour supressor gene

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what happens at synthesis phase in interphase

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DNA replicates; resulting in chromosomes

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qhat happens at G2 phase

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growth 2 phase: cell contineus to grow; energy stores increase

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apoptosis defnitiion

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programmed cell death; when cell is damaged

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senescence definitipn

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when a cell ages and permanteley stops dividing but doesn’t die; irreversibel GROWTH ARREST

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differentiation role in G0 phase

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a cell that is specialised and no longer able to divide e.g red blood cells

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what is the importance of cell-cycle checkpoints

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prevents uncontrolled division

repairs any errors in DNA replication

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what is the G1 checkpont called

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restriction point

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what is the fucntion of G1 checkpoint (4)
checks for: - cell size - nutrients - growth factors - DNA dmamage
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what is the fucntion of G2 checkpoint (4)
checks: - cell size - DNA replication - DNA damage
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function of spindle assembly checkpoint/ metaphase checkpoint (2)
check is chromosomes are attached to spindles (1) and are aligned(2)
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what is the order of phases in mitosis
prophase,l metaphase, anaphase, telophase, cytokinesis
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prophase function
- chromatin in nucleas condenses & nclear envelope disintigrates - spindle threads of tubulin forms from centriole (in animals)
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metaphase function
pairs of chromatid attach to the spindle fibres by their centromere at the equator region
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anaphase function
the centromere of each pair of chromatids splits | contraction of spindle fibres pulls chromatids apart
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telophase function (2)
separated chromosomes reach the poles and DEcondense (1) nuclear membrane reforms resulting in 2 genetically identical nuclei (2)
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cytokinesis function (in animals)
plasma membrane folds inwards and pinches at teh cytoplasm
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cytokinesis function (in plants)
an endplate forms where the equator of the spindle was. new plasma membrane and cellulose cell wall are laid on either side of plate
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mitosis defintiion
Mitosis is the process of replicating and diving the genome
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cytokinesis definition
cytokinesis is the physical division of | the cell
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limitation of lock and key model
it doesn't explain why the activation energy gets lower
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what is the technical term for RBC
erythrocytes
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RBC function and technical name
erythrocytes: carries O2 from lungs to respiring cells
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what organelles does RBC nt have
golgi apparatus, nucleas, little cytoplasm
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name adaptations which help for RBC's fucntion
small & bioconcave = small SA:V ratio few organelles = increase in haemoglobin inside flexible cytoskeleton - moveemnt through capillaries
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neutrophils defnition
type of phagocytic WBC that injests invading pathogens , makes up 50% of WBC
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name structure adaptations of neitrophils
contaisn many lysossomes -= digestion | contains multilobid nuclear & has flexible cell membrane - pass between cells & tissues
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what is the name for the cell which 'is a male gamete that delivers genetic information to the ovum'
spermatozoa
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structure of spermatozoa
flagella = movemebt many mitochondira = energy to swim ACROSOSME on sperm head contains digestive enzymes = breaks down protective layers of ovum
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cambium defintiion
source of undifferentiated cells in the vascular bndle of plants
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squamous epithelium definition
layer of flattened cells (1) present in areas which need rapid diffusion
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squamous epithelim structure
single layer of cells(1) relatively unspecialised (2) basmeent memebrane underneath epithelium layer(3)
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what is basement layer
thin membrane of protein fibres & polysaccarides separating epithelium from the other tissue
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root hair cells location
surfaces of roots near the growing tops
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root hair cells function
maximises uptake of water and miberals from the soil
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root hair cells adaptation
root hairs (long extensions attached to cell membrane) increases surface area of cell
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palidase mesophyll cells fucntion
contaisn increased amoutn of chloroplasts for large absorption of light for photosyntheiss
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palisade mesophyll cells adaptations (2)
thin cell walls = more CO2 absorption | rectangular shapes = tightly-packed tissues
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guard cells function
pairs of guard cells form small openings: stomata; controls CO2 into plant and to some extent water loss from plant
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guard cells adaptations
when guard cells lose water = less swollen = changes shape = stroma is closed to prevent further water loss
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meristem definition
an area of undifferentiated plant cels that can divide by mitosus and differentiate into a range of plant cell types
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connective tissue definition (2)
sperates living tissues & can withstand forces such as weight (1)made of non-living extra cellular matrix (2)
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what is non-livinf extracellular matrix in connectibve tissue made out of?
proteins: collagen and elastin polysaccarides: hyaluronic acid
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name 2 types of connective tiddue
cartilage and muscle
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definition of cartilage
firm & flexible connective tissue, composed of chondrocyte cells, ti prevent bone runbbing which can cause damage
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what are fish bones made out of
cartilage
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what are the 3 types o muscles tissues
skeletal muscle fibres, cardiac muscle, smooth muscle
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skeletcal muscle function
attached to bone & tendons; contains myofibrils which contain contractile proteins
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cardiac muscle functinn
makes up walls of heart to beat & pump blood
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smooth muscle function
walls of intenstines & blood vessels
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name 3 types of cartilage
elatin, fibrous and hyaline
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where is elastin found
in the trachea & external earlobes
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fibrous found
ends of bones in joints
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hyaline found
young skeelton & joins ribs to the sternem
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what 2 cells are responsbele formainatining the extracellular matrix, which of these are immature & make the matrix and which is mature and repairs the matrix
chondroblasts: immature & makes the matrix chondrocytes: mature and repair teh matrix
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puropose of waxy cuticle
redcues water loss from evaproration & trasnipiration
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gurad cells fucnton
allows CO2 in & out of leaves and consequently also water and O2
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epidermis (of a plant) definition
single layer of closely packed cells with a waxy cuticle, often has a stomaat and guard cells
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xylem tissue definition (3)
type fo vascular tissue for transmitting water and minerals in transcripition(1), 1 way system (2) made of elongated deas cells with no end wall (3)
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which is 1 way which is 2 way system between xylem and phloem
xylem: 1 way transcription phloem: 2 way translocation
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structure of xylem tissue(3)
elongated dead cells strengthened by lignin (1) with no nucleas and little cytoplasm (2) and no end wall (3)
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phloem definition
type pf vascular tissue for transporting sucrose in translocation (2way)
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phloem structure
sieve tubes cells perforated ends by sieve plates
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vascular systems defintiion
network of tissues e.g xylem & phloem transporting water and minerals
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ehy are flowers seen as an organ system?
contians differen organs e,g sepals, petals, stomens & ovaries
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stem cell defintion
renewing source of undifferentiated cells
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key features of stem cells
- able to express all genes | - can divide by mitosis to produce more stem cells
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cell potency defition
ability of a stem cell to differenitate into different cell types
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totipotent defintion
any body cell including placenta and umbillical chord; can grow into ful organism e.g zygote & early embryo
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pluripotent definition
any body cell except extra-embryonic cells; can't grow into a full organism
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multipotent definition
form 1 type of cell but not all e.g adult stem cells
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unipotent definition
unspecialised cells; continuously dividing into new cells e/g skin stem cells
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what potency is meristem an vascular cambium?
multipotent
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where is meristem present
plants: roots & shoots
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name 2 types of meristem found in plants
cambium & meristem
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where is cambium present
sandwhiched between xylem and phloem
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From the centre outwards, what is the order of phloem, xylem and cambium
xylem, cambium, phloem
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what 2 things happen when cambium turn to xylem & why?
- lignin deposited in cell wall = to waterproof | - ends of cells break down = continuous column
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what 2 things happen when cambium turn to phloem & why?
- cambium lose most of their organelles then sieve plates develop between them - companion cells retain organelles & provide ATP for sieve tubes

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