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Topic 1 - Key Conecpts In Biology Flashcards

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function of nucleus

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stores genetic information and controls what happens in the cell

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function of cytoplasm

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where chemical reactions happen and it’s a jelly-like substance

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function of a cell membrane

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controls what goes in and out of the cell

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function of the mitochondria

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releases energy by aerobic respiration

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function of ribosomes

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where protein synthesis occurs (proteins are made)

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function of chloroplasts

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they contain chlorophyll (a green pigment) and chlorophyll absorbs light and photosynthesis occurs

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function of vacuole

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helps to support the plant and it stores cell sap

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function of cell wall

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it protects, supports and structures the plant and it contains cellulose

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what organelles are only in plant cells and not in animal cells

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chloroplast, vacuole and cell wall

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a cell with a nucleus is describes as..

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eukaryotic

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a cell without a nucleus is described as…

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prokaryotic

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chromosomal DNA

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giant loop of DNA containing most of the genetic material

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plasmid DNA

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small loops of DNA that carry extra information

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flagella and its function

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long whip like structures that allow the bacteria to move themselves along.

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digestion

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the breakdown of large insoluble molecules into smaller soluble molecules

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biological catalyst

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speed up chemical reactions in the body

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what enzyme breaks down starch (a type of carbohydrate)

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amylase

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what enzyme breaks down protien

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protease

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what enzyme breaks down lipids

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lipase

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protien molecules break down into

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individual amino acids

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starch molecule breaks down into

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glucose molecules

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lipid molecule breaks down into

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fatty acid chains and glycerol

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resolution

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ability to recognise the distance between two points as separate structures (level of detail)

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magnification

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the process of making something bigger

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what is the test for starch
iodine solution
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what colours do the iodine solution go if starch is/isn’t present
stays orange = no starch present blue/black = starch present
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what is the test for reducing sugars
benedict
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what colours do the Benedict solution go if reducing sugar are/aren’t present
blue = no reducing sugar orange/red = reducing sugar present
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what is the test for protien
biuret solution
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what colours do the biuret solution go if protein is/isn’t present
pale blue = no protien purple = protien present
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what is the test for lipids
ethanol emulsion
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what colours do the ethanol emulsion go if lipids are/aren’t present
clear = no lipids cloudy = lipids present
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feild of view
circular area you see in a light microscope
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how to work out total magnification
objective lens x eyepiece lens
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how to work out the magnification using scale bar
image size / actual size
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which is better an electron microscope or a light microscope
electron microscope - beams or electrons pass through a specimen to build up an image
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specialised cell
a cell that has a specific function
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what cell in the lining of the oviduct is adapted to help transport egg cells
hair like cilia which helps sweep her substance along
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epithelial cells
cells that line structures in the body
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what sub-cellular structures do prokaryotic cells not have
mitochondria or chloroplasts
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what sub-cellular structure does bacteria not have and what does it have instead?
doesn’t have nuclei but has chromosomal DNA and plasmids instead
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synthesis
building larger molecules from smaller subunits
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polymer
large molecules made by bonding (chemically linking) a series of monomers
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monomers
atoms or small molecules that bond together to form more complex structures such as polymers
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enzymes
the biological catalyst that speeds up the breakdown and synthesis of molecules
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substrates
the substance an enzyme works on
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what enzyme synthesises DNA from its monomers
DNA polymerase
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what do all enzyme names have in common
all end in -ase
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food calorimetry
used to measure the heat transferred by burning a food sample
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energy of food using calorimetry equation
energy in J/g = mass of food (g)
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active site
a region in an enzyme that binds to a substrate
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lock and key model
a theory of enzyme action that explains how enzymes fit their substrate. The active site of an enzyme is structured to fit a specifically shaped substrate. Once the substrate binds to the active site, the enzyme will either break the molecule up into separate molecules OR bond the molecules to create one product molecule
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denatured enzyme
when the shape of the active site has changed and the substrate no longer fits
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optimum temperature
temperature at which enzyme works fastest
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factors that effect the the rate of an enzyme controlled reaction are…
pH, temp, concentration of the substrate
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diffusion
the net movement of anything (for example, atoms, ions, molecules, energy) generally from a region of higher concentration to a region of lower concentration
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concentration gradient
a difference between two concentrations (higher concentration and lower concentration)
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osmosis
a process by which molecules of a solvent tend to pass through a semipermeable membrane from a less concentrated solution into a more concentrated one
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semi-permeable
a membrane that allows some molecules through and not others
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calculation for percentage change in mass
(final mass - initial mass) x100 initial mass
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passive process and examples
diffusion and osmosis is a passive process which means it does not require energy
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active transport
the movement of dissolved molecules into or out of a cell through the cell membrane, from a region of lower concentration to a region of higher concentration
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passive transport - does it need energy?
no energy needed
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active transport - does it need energy?
energy needed
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magnification (size) equation
Image size of object / real size of object
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what is the substance that strengthens the cell walls of a xylem cell
lignin
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Where would you find the stem cells in plants?
Meristematic issue (meristem)
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Name one place where you would find stem cells in animals.
Embryo
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why do cells in the pancreas and small intestine have a lot of ribosomes
they need a high number of ribosomes because they are necessary to synthesise/produce the digestive enzymes being produced to digest the food
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how do you measure the amount of energy in the food
calculate the change in temp (heat absorbed by the water)
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how do eggs move into the uterus
the cilia lining the oviduct move side to side creating a current to move the egg
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what does cilia lining the oviduct help to do
- help move the egg - help secrete nutrients for support
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why do potato cells not burst when placed in water
they have a cell wall which provides support
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how can a student get a more accurate measurement of gas produced in an experiment
use a gas siringe
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acrosome function
Contains digestive enzymes that breakdown the substances in the egg cells jelly coat -> allows sperm cell to borrow inside
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Tail function (SPERM CELL)
Allows the sperm to swim to the egg
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function of the cytoplasm being packed with nutrients (egg cells)
To supply the fertilised egg cell with energy for the growth of embryo
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Changes in the cell membrane after fertilisation function (egg cell)
Jelly coat hardens to ensure only one sperm cell enters the egg
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How could a student prepare a microscope slide to show mitosis in the growing roots of a garlic?
- Cut off the end of of the root tip - Soften the root tip with heat and crush the root onto the slide - drop iodine solution on the slide to help see the cells more clearly - Slowly placed down a cover slip onto the tissue

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