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1
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Define cell

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a single repeating unit of an organism

2
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Define tissue

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a collection of differentiated cells that have a common function

3
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Define organ

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a group of tissues that work together to carry out a common function

4
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Define organ system

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a group of organs that carry out a common function

5
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Define specialised

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having particular structure to serve a particular function

6
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Define differentiated

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the process by which a less specialised cell develops a distinct form and function,a cell specialising

7
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Why do multicellular organisms need specialised cells?

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  • complex communication in a multicellular organism
  • specialised functions need specialised cells
  • maximise efficiency of processes like absorbing nutrients
8
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What features does an erythrocyte have to suit it for its function?

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Biconcave disc- maximises SA to carry oxygen
No nucleus- more room for haemoglobin
Flexible- can squeeze through narrow capillaries

9
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What features does a neutrophil have to suit it for its function?

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Multilobed nucleus- makes it easier for neutrphils to squeeze through small gaps
Granular cytoplasm- contains many lysosomes which contain enzymes used to attack pathogens

10
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What features does a root hair cell have to suit its function?

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Root hairs- increase surface area to maximise uptake of water/minerals from the soil

11
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What features does a sperm cell have to suit it for its function?

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Mitochondria- supplies the energy to swim
Tail- allows for movement
Acrosome- contains digestive enzymes which digest protective layers around ovum

12
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What features does a palisade cell have to suit it for its function?

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Chloroplasts- absorb a large amount of light
Rectangular- packs closely to form a continuous layer
Chloroplasts are able to move in cytoplasm- so can absorb more light

13
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What features does a guard cell have to suit it for its function?

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Cell wall thicker on inside than outside- so cell doesn’t change symmetrically as its volume changes
Gap in the centre- allows gases in and out

14
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What are the 4 main categories of tissues in animals?

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Nerve tissue
epithelial tissue
muscle tissue
connective tissue

15
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What are stem cells?

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Undifferentiated cells with the potential to differentiate into a variety of the specialised cell types of an organism

16
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Define undifferentiated

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An unspecialised cell originating from mitosis or meiosis

17
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Define potency

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the ability of a stem cell to differentiate into different cell types

18
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Define totipotent

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A stem cell that can differentiate into any type of cell (including extra-embryonic) and form a whole organism

19
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Define pluripotent

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a stem cell that can form all types of tissue but not a whole organism

20
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Define multipotent

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can only form a range of cells from a certain cell lineage

21
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Give an example of where totipotent cells are found in a human

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In a zygote

22
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Give an example of where pluripotent cells are found in a human

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Blastocyst

23
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Give an example of where multipotent cells are found in a human

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Blood stem cells

24
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What are the characteristics of stem cells?

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  • can repeatedly undergo cell division
  • not adapted to a specific function
  • can give rise to specialist cells
  • few epigenetic markers
25
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What are stem cells used for in the body?

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  • growth
  • development (of am embryo)
  • tissue repair
26
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Where are stem cells found in plants?

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Vascular cambium
Meristematic tissue (e.g roots and shoots)
27
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How do cells become specialised?

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  • all cells have the same DNA
  • genes are switched on and off by epigenetics
  • different proteins are produced in the cell
  • so the cell can undergo a specialised function due to the proteins
28
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How long do erythrocytes live for?

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120 days

29
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How long do neutrophils live for?

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6 hours