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Structure and functions in living organisms Flashcards

Covers these sub-topics: Level of organisation, Cell Structure, Biological molecules, Movement of substances into and out of cells, Nutrition, Respiration, Gas Exchange, Transport, Excretion and Co-ordination and response.

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Name the organelles in an animal cell

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-Nucleus
-Cell membrane
-Cytoplasm
-Mitochondria
-Ribosomes

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Name the organelles found in a plant cell

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-Nucleus, cell membrane, cytoplasm, mitochondria, ribosomes
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-cell wall, vacuole, chloroplasts

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List the following in size order:
-Cells, Organs, Organelles, Systems, Tissues

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-Organelles, Cells, Tissues, organs and systems

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What is the function of the nucleus

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Stores DNA and co-ordinates the cell’s processes

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What is the role of the cytoplasm

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Jelly-like fluid that supports and suspends the cell organelles

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What is the role of cell membrane

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Regulates the movement of substances in and out of the cell.

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What is the role of the cell wall

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Gives the cell structure and shape, prevents plant cells from bursting when it absorbs water.

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What is the role of the mitochondria

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This is where respiration takes place

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What is the role of the chloroplasts

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This is where photosynthesis occurs

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What are stem cells?

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-Stem cells are unspecialised cells
-They have the ability to differentiate into many cell types.

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11
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Where are stem cells found?

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-Bone marrow
-Many organs
-Eyes
-Umbilical cord
-Embryo (not adult stem cells)

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12
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Where are stem cells found in plants?

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In the stem.

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What is differentiation?

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When cells can turn on/off different genes, by translation or transcription of genes.

When a cell changes to become specialised for it’s job

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How are cells specialised?

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They have different structures to suit their different functions

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15
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How do stem cells split?

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They divide by mitosis frequently.

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16
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What can stem cells be used for?

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To cure diseases and they can differentiate into any cell type.

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17
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What are issues with using stem cells for curing disease?

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-Stem cells grown in labs can become contaminated with a virus making the person sicker.

-Some people are against stem cell research as an embryo can be considered as a human life.

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18
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What elements are present in carbs?

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Carbon, Hydrogen and oxygen.

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19
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What elements are present in proteins

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Carbon, Nitrogen, Hydrogen and Oxygen

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20
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What elements are in lipids

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Carbon, Hydrogen and oxygen.

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21
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What are proteins made up of

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Long chains of amino acids

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What are carbs made up of

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Starch and glycogen are made up of lots of simple sugars like glucose or maltose.

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23
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What are lipids made up of

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They are built from fatty acids and glycerol.

24
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How are plants adapted for photosynthesis?

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Leaf cells contain chloroplasts which contain chlorophyll which absorbs sunlight and carries out photosynthesis.

25
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What are magnesium ions needed for?

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They are needed for chlorophyll

26
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What are nitrate ions needed for?

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Amino acids

27
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What is the role of the mouth?

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-Salivary glands in the mouth produce amylase enzyme in the saliva

-Teeth break down food

28
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What is the Oesophagus

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-The muscular tube that connects the mouth and stomach.

29
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What is the alimentary canal?

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The gut

30
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Role of the liver

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-Where bile is produced

31
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Role of Gall Bladder

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-Where bile is stored

32
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What is Bile?

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Bile is an alkaline that neutralises stomach acid so the enzymes in the small intestine can work at optimum pH.

-Bile also emulsifies fats increasing speed of digestion.

33
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What is the role of the small intestine?

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-Produces protease, amylase and lipase enzymes to complete digestion

-This is also where the nutrients are absorbed out of the gut into the body

34
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What are the 2 parts of the small intestine?

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The first bit is the duodenum and the last part is ileum.

35
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Role of Pancreas

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-Produces protease, amylase and lipase enzymes. It releases these into the small intestine.

36
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Role of the Large Intestine

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-Where excess water is absorbed from the food.

37
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Role of the rectum?

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-The last part of the large intestine

-Where the faeces are stored

38
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Role of the stomach`

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-Pummels the food with its muscular walls

-It produces pepsin

-Produces hydrochloric acid to kill bacteria and give protease enzyme to work.

39
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How is the small intestine adapted for absorption of food?

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-Large surface area for absorption because walls of small intestine are covered in millions of villi.

-Villi has a permeable layer of surface cells and a very good blood supply to assist quick absorption.

40
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Where does gas exchange occur in humans?

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The alveoli

41
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How are alveoli specialised for gas exchange?

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-Very large surface area
-Moist lining for gases to dissolve in
-One cell thick
-Permeable walls

42
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Role of the intercostal muscles and diaphragm

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They contract during breathing in and relax during exhalation. (Diaphragm moves up when relaxing)

43
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Thorax

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The top part of the body seperated by the diaphragm

44
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Intercostal muscles

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They run inbetween the ribs

45
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Rib-cage

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Protect the vital organs such as lungs

46
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Trachea

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This is where the air that is breathed in goes

47
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Bronchi

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Tubes that go from trachea to each lung.

48
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Bronchioles

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Small tubes that are connected to alveoli and bronchus

49
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Alveoli

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This is where gas exchange happens, small bags connected to bronchioles.

50
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What are the lungs surrounded by

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Pleural membranes

51
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How can smoking cause coronary heart disease

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-Carbon monoxide in cigarette smoke reduces the amount of oxygen the blood can carry

-Blood pressure increases, damaging artery walls leading to blood clots in the artery.

52
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How can smoking cause cancer

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Because Tobacco smoke contains carcinogens, chemicals that lead to cancer.

53
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How can smoking cause diseases like emphysema

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-Smoking damages the walls inside the alveoli reducing the SA for gas exchange.

54
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Effect of Tar on the body from smoking

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Tar damages the cilia in the lungs and trachea, leading to the build up of mucus leading to illness like chest infection

55
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Why do multicellular organisms need a variety of substances to live

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The cells in all living organisms need a variety of substances to live, such as water, minerals and sugars.

They also need to get rid of waste substances

56
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Why do unicellular organisms rely on diffusion?

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The substances can diffuse directly into and out of the cell across the cell membrane. The rate of diffusion is quick as distance is short.

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