Mock Flashcards
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What is the difference between a eukaryotic cell and a prokaryotic cell?
A eukaryotic cell is a cell that has genetic material enclosed in a nucleus.
A prokaryotic cell is a cell where the genetic material is not enclosed in a nucleus.
What is the role of the cytoplasm?
The cytoplasm is where many chemical reactions of the cell take place.
Describe and explain how a nerve cell is specialised
Dendrites to make connections to other nerve cells.
Long axons that carry the impulse from one place to another
A myelin sheath for insulation
Synapses contain many mitochondria to produce the energy needed to make neurotransmitter
What are chromosomes made of?
Chromosomes are made of DNA
What are the three different types of blood vessel?
The three types of blood vessel are arteries, veins and capillaries.
Why does mitosis take place?
- growth
* replace damaged cells
What does meiosis produce?
Gametes
How many chromosomes are in a human cell produced by mitosis?
46
How many chromosomes are in a human cell produced by meiosis?
23
