What is the function of the cell membrane?
Controls entry and exit of substances.
Give one example of diffusion in living organisms
E.g “Oxygen diffusing into blood in the lungs.”
Name the elements found in carbohydrates
Carbon, Hydrogen and Oxygen
State the raw materials needed for photosynthesis
Carbon dioxide, water, light energy
Name two structures present in a plant cell but not in an animal cell.
3 e.g
Cell wall
Chloroplast
Large permanent vacuole
Define diffusion
The net movement of particles from an area of high concentration to an area of low concentration moving down a concentration gradient. (or along the lines of that)
What small units make up protein?
Amino acids
State the word equation for photosynthesis
Carbon dioxide + water → glucose + oxygen
What is the main function of the nucleus?
Controls the cell and stores the DNA
Define osmosis
The net movement of water molecules from a region of higher water potential to a region of lower water potential across a partially permeable membrane
What colour does Benedict’s solution turn if glucose is present?
Orange/brick red
Which test is done to detect Starch in food
The iodine test
How do mitochondria help the cell get energy?
They release energy from food by respiration.
What defines a partially permeable membrane?
Only some substances (like small molecules) can pass through the membrane.
What type of biomolecule are sugars and starch?
Carbohydrates
Where in the cell does photosynthesis happen?
In the chloroplasts
Is this an Animal or Plant cell?
Animal cell
Describe differences between diffusion, osmosis, and active transport.
Diffusion: passive, any particles, down gradient.
Osmosis: passive, water only, through semi-permeable membrane.
Active transport: requires energy, moves particles against gradient.
What type of biomolecule are oils and fats?
Lipids
Why do leaves look green?
Because they contain chlorophyll which reflects green light.