Cells Flashcards

1
Q

Name the levels of organisation.

A
Atom
Molecules
Cells
Tissues
Organs
System
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2
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Name the 4 componants of a cell.

A

Cell membrane, cell wall, cytoplasm, nucleus.

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3
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Name the three organelles of a cell:

A

Mitocondrion, chloroplasts, vacule

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4
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What is the functuon of the cell membrane?

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Holds cell together-gives it shape.

Selectively permable (comtrols what goes in and out)

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5
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What is the function of a cytoplasm?

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Jellylike substance.
Holds all componants of the cell together.

Chemical reactions take place.

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What is the function of the nucleus?

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Controls vital systems within the cell.

Involved in cell division.

Contains chromosomes which are mafe up of DNA.

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7
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What is the function of Mitochondria?

A

Cellular respiration takes place.

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8
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How does the vacule appear in plant cells?

A

One large vacule.

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9
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How does the vacule appear in animal cells?

A

Small and numerous.

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10
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What is the function of the vacule?

A

Fills with water, dissilved sugars and salts.

Stores substances.

Keeps plant cell firm/turgent.

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11
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What is the function of the muscle cell?

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Comtracts and relaxes causing movement.

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12
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What is the function of the sperm cell?

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Delivers DNA to the ovum forming a zygote.

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13
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What is the function of the nerve cell?

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Conducts electronic signals from the brain to the rest of the body and vice versa.

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14
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What is the function of red blood cells?

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Transports oxygen around the body, and carbon dioxide to the lungs to exhale.

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15
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What is the function of epithelial cells?

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They protect or cover something.

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