Cells and life vocab

Question 1

Cell membrane

Answer 1

The outer layer of the cell that lets somethings in and somethings out

Question 2

Cytoplasm

Answer 2

The liquid that everything floats in and where chemical reactions happen

Question 3

Nucleus

Answer 3

The brain of the cell and where the DNA is stored

Question 4

Mitochondria

Answer 4

The part of the cell that converts sugar into energy

Question 5

Vacuole

Answer 5

This stores water and nutrients for later use

Question 6

Chloroplast

Answer 6

This contains chlorophyll which is the pigment used in photosynthesis

Question 7

Cell wall

Answer 7

This is the harder wall surrounding the cell membrane which is much sturdier

Question 8

Which 3 structures is present in a plant cell, but not an animal cell?

Answer 8

Vacuole, chloroplast and cell wall

Question 9

What is MRS (C) GREN?

Answer 9

Movement
Respiration
Sensitivity
(Control)
Growth
Reproduction
Excretion
Nutrition

Question 10

Uterus

Answer 10

Protective ‘bag’ that the baby sits in, when uterus lining is shed, this is your period

Question 11

Embryo

Answer 11

When a zygote is implanted onto the uterus wall

Question 12

Zygote

Answer 12

After a fertilisation when the eggs are splitting, and before it implants onto the uterus wall

Question 13

Fallopian tube/oviduct

Answer 13

Where fertilisation occurs, and is the tube which the eggs travel to the uterus through

Question 14

Cervix

Answer 14

The ‘doorway’ in and out the uterus

Question 15

Umbilical cord

Answer 15

The cord which the mother gives the baby nutrients through

Question 16

Amniotic sac and fluid

Answer 16

Protects the baby

Question 17

Placenta

Answer 17

Acts as a barrier between the mother and the baby

Question 18

Monozygotic twins are: (give four points)

Answer 18

Always the same gender
Genetically identical
Usually share a placenta
One fertilisation but splits afterwards

Question 19

Dizygotic twins: (give four points)

Answer 19

Two completely different fertilisations at the same time
Can be different gender
Isn’t always genetically identical
Usually do not share a placenta

Question 20

Fertilisation

Answer 20

When the sperm meets the egg in the fallopian tube/oviduct

Question 21

Menstrual cycle day 1-5

Answer 21

Uterus lining sheds (period)

Question 22

Menstrual cycle day 6-13

Answer 22

Lining builds up again leading to ovulation

Question 23

Menstrual cycle day 14

Answer 23

An egg is released one of the ovaries (ovulation)

Question 24

Menstrual cycle day 15-28

Answer 24

Egg travels down the fallopian tube. If not fertilised, the lining shed and the process repeats. If fertilised, lining is even thicker to get ready for the baby