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A-Level Biology

Biology

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What is a plant cell
A plant cell is a type of cell found in plants that has a cell wall, chloroplasts, and a large vacuole.
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What does the cell wall do
It supports and protects the plant cell.
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What is the function of chloroplasts
Chloroplasts absorb sunlight for photosynthesis.
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What is photosynthesis
The process plants use to make food using sunlight, water, and carbon dioxide.
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What does the vacuole do in a plant cell
It stores water and helps keep the cell firm.
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What is the nucleus
The control center of the cell.
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What is an animal cell
A type of cell found in animals that does not have a cell wall or chloroplasts.
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What surrounds an animal cell
The cell membrane.
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What does the cell membrane do
It controls what enters and leaves the cell.
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What is cytoplasm
A jelly-like substance where cell activities happen.
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Do animal cells have chloroplasts
No, only plant cells have chloroplasts.
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Leaf Cells
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What is the main function of a leaf cell
To carry out photosynthesis.
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Which part of the leaf contains many chloroplasts
The palisade layer.
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What are stomata
Tiny holes in leaves that let gases enter and leave.
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Which gas enters the leaf for photosynthesis
Carbon dioxide.
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Which gas leaves the leaf during photosynthesis
Oxygen.
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What is the function of the heart
To pump blood around the body.
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How many chambers does the heart have
Four chambers.
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What are the top chambers called
Atria.
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What are the bottom chambers called
Ventricles.
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What does blood carry around the body
Oxygen and nutrients.
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Which side of the heart pumps oxygen-rich blood
The left side.
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What is the pulse
The beat of the heart felt in arteries.
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What is a microscope used for
To magnify very small objects.
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What does the eyepiece lens do
It is the lens you look through.
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What is the function of the objective lenses
They provide different magnifications.
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What is the stage
The platform where the slide is placed.
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What do the stage clips do
Hold the slide in place.
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What is the coarse focus knob used for
To move the stage quickly for rough focus.
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What is the fine focus knob used for
To sharpen the image.
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What is the light source for
To shine light through the specimen.
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What is a specimen
The object being viewed under the microscope.