Biology Chapter 2.3: Tissues Overview

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Which type of muscle is responsible for involuntary movements within the heart?

Striated muscle

Cardiac muscle (correct)

Skeletal muscle

Smooth muscle

Which of the following permanent tissue types is primarily involved in the synthesis and storage of food in plants?

Parenchyma (correct)

Epidermal

Collenchyma

Sclerenchyma

What is the function of guard cells in plant tissues?

Regulate stomatal openings (correct)

Enhance nutrient absorption

Strengthen the seed coat

Transport water

Which specialized structure is primarily responsible for increasing surface area for absorption in intestinal cells?

Microvilli Signup and view all the answers

Which type of cell junction serves as a connection that allows for communication between adjacent cells?

Gap Junction Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary role of the plasma membrane in a cell?

To separate the cytoplasm from the external environment Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following components is NOT part of the plasma membrane?

Nuclear pores Signup and view all the answers

Who is credited with the discovery of bacteria?

Anton Van Leeuwenhoek Signup and view all the answers

Which scientist disproved the spontaneous generation theory?

Francesco Redi Signup and view all the answers

What correctly describes the fluid mosaic model of the plasma membrane?

A dynamic structure with embedded proteins and lipids Signup and view all the answers

Which aspect of cellular functions is NOT typically associated with cells?

Ability to produce their own light Signup and view all the answers

What did Matthias Schleiden contribute to the cell theory?

All plants are made of cells Signup and view all the answers

Which statement correctly summarizes a principle of the cell theory?

Every living organism consists of one or more cells Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the primary roles of meiosis in organisms?

Generation of genetic diversity Signup and view all the answers

Which syndrome is characterized by a karyotype with Trisomy 21?

Down Syndrome Signup and view all the answers

What type of cellular error is described as the failure of chromosomes to separate properly during meiosis?

Nondisjunction Signup and view all the answers

Which component of the cell membrane helps maintain its fluidity at varying temperatures?

Cholesterol Signup and view all the answers

What does the Hayflick Limit refer to?

The number of times a cell can divide before aging Signup and view all the answers

How do glycolipids function in the cell membrane?

Assist in cell recognition Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements about the cell membrane is FALSE?

It is completely impermeable to all substances. Signup and view all the answers

Which statement describes the function of membrane proteins in cells?

Aid in transport and recognition processes Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of aneuploidy?

Missing or extra chromosomes Signup and view all the answers

What can increase an organism's probability of survival according to the role of meiosis?

Increased genetic diversity Signup and view all the answers

What is simple diffusion primarily responsible for?

Movement of molecules from high solute concentration to low solute concentration Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes a hypertonic solution?

Higher solute concentration outside the cell than inside Signup and view all the answers

What energy requirement is involved in active transport?

It requires energy to move molecules against the concentration gradient Signup and view all the answers

Which type of vesicular transport is characterized by the engulfing of large particles?

Phagocytosis Signup and view all the answers

What mechanism allows substances to enter cells without energy expenditure?

Facilitated transport Signup and view all the answers

What occurs during the process of exocytosis?

Substances are released from the cell Signup and view all the answers

What type of solution can cause a cell to burst due to influx of water?

Hypotonic Signup and view all the answers

Which statement about the sodium-potassium pump is correct?

It requires energy and begins by binding three sodium ions. Signup and view all the answers

What is phagocytosis primarily involved in?

Defense and repair for the human body Signup and view all the answers

Which statement best describes the enzyme-substrate relationship?

Lock and Key model allows for specific binding of substrates to enzymes. Signup and view all the answers

How does increasing temperature affect enzyme activity?

It increases the rate of enzyme reactions. Signup and view all the answers

What happens at the saturation point during an enzyme-catalyzed reaction?

The maximum reaction rate is achieved and cannot be exceeded. Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary role of redox enzymes?

Facilitate oxidation and reduction reactions. Signup and view all the answers

What is a main function of acetycholinesterase in the body?

Helps in the breakdown of acetylcholine. Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes catabolism from anabolism?

Catabolism breaks down complex molecules; anabolism builds complex molecules. Signup and view all the answers

How do free radicals impact biological systems?

They are uncharged atoms or molecules that can cause cellular damage. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Cell Theory

Cells require a microscope for visualization due to their small size.
A high surface area to volume ratio facilitates efficiency in cellular processes.
Functions of cells include internal environment regulation, energy acquisition and utilization, environmental responsiveness, and providing protection and support.
Key contributors to Cell Theory:
- Zacharias Janssen: created the first primitive microscope.
- Robert Hooke: observed cork cells.
- Francesco Redi: disproved spontaneous generation through experiments with maggots.
- Anton Van Leeuwenhoek: discovered bacteria.
- Matthias Schleiden: concluded that all plants are made of cells.
- Theodor Schwann: concluded that all animals are composed of cells.
- Rudolf Virchow: stated that all cells arise from pre-existing cells.
Principles of Cell Theory assert:
- Living organisms consist of one or more cells.
- The cell is the basic unit of life.
- Cells originate from pre-existing cells.
Spontaneous Generation Theory proposed that life could arise from non-living matter, later debunked.

Major Parts of the Cell

Cells mainly consist of three divisions: Plasma Membrane, Cytoplasm, and Nucleus.
Plasma Membrane serves as the barrier separating the cytoplasm from the external environment, consisting of phospholipids, cholesterol, membrane proteins, glycoproteins, and glycolipids.
The phospholipid bilayer is fundamental, with hydrophilic phosphate heads facing the cytoplasm and hydrophobic fatty acid tails sandwiched.
The fluid mosaic model describes the membrane structure as a flexible, dynamic assembly.
Nervous tissues comprise astrocytes, microglial cells, ependymal cells, oligodendrocytes, satellite cells, and Schwann cells.

Structure of Plant Cell

Meristematic tissues are found in growing areas, allowing for apical (primary) and lateral (secondary) growth.
Permanent tissues are responsible for photosynthesis, support, and transport of water and nutrients.
Key components of simple permanent tissues include cuticles (water retention), root hairs (absorption), trichomes (water loss prevention), and guard cells (stomata regulation).
Ground tissues consist of parenchyma (food storage), collenchyma (flexible support), and sclerenchyma (strengthening).
Xylem transports water; phloem transports nutrients throughout plants.

Structure of Modified Cell

Specialized animal cells include microvilli (nutrient absorption), cilia (mucus clearance), stereocilia (sensation), and flagella (motility).
Basal infoldings increase surface area for ion and fluid transport while hemidesmosomes provide cell attachment.
Cell junctions (tight junctions, adherens junctions, desmosomes, gap junctions) connect adjacent cells.
Red blood cells facilitate gas diffusion and lack a nucleus, aiding oxygen transport.
Hydra reproduce asexually through budding.

Significance of Meiosis

Meiosis reduces genetic material and enables sexual reproduction, contributing to genetic diversity and inheritance for survival.
This process produces gametes, restores chromosome number during fertilization, and increases survival probability.

Mitotic and meiotic errors include nondisjunction, where chromosomes fail to separate properly.
Disorders like polyploidy and aneuploidy result from abnormal chromosome numbers.
Cancer signifies uncontrolled cell growth, while nondisjunction disorders include Down Syndrome (Trisomy 21), Patau's Syndrome (Trisomy 13), and Turner Syndrome (monosomy X).

Structure and Functions of the Cell Membrane

The phospholipid bilayer acts as a selective barrier for molecule and ion passage.
Cholesterol stabilizes membrane fluidity across temperature variations.
Membrane proteins serve functions in transport, adhesion, recognition, and receptor signaling.
Carbohydrates form glycolipids and glycoproteins, enhancing cellular communication.

Cell's Transport Mechanism I: Diffusion and Osmosis

Diffusion involves movement from high to low solute concentration (simple and facilitated).
Osmosis refers to water movement toward low solute concentration, impacted by tonicity (isotonic, hypotonic, hypertonic).
- Isotonic: equal solute concentration inside and outside the cell.
- Hypotonic: lower solute concentration outside, causing swelling.
- Hypertonic: higher solute concentration outside, leading to cell shrinkage.

Cell's Transport Mechanism II: Active and Facilitated Transport

Active Transport moves molecules against concentration gradients, requiring energy (e.g., sodium-potassium pump).
Facilitated Transport utilizes membrane proteins for moving molecules down concentration gradients (e.g., glucose transporters).

Bulk or Vesicular Transport

Vesicles are cytoplasmic sacs enclosed by a lipid bilayer formed by Golgi Bodies.
Processes include budding, scission, uncoating, translocation, tethering, and fusion.
Types of vesicular transport: phagocytosis (cell eating), pinocytosis (cell drinking), and receptor-mediated endocytosis (cell regulation).

Endocytosis and Exocytosis

Exocytosis can be constitutive (continuous vesicle transport) or regulated (triggered transport).
Endocytosis brings molecules into the cell:
- Phagocytosis: ingestion of food molecules.
- Pinocytosis: uptake of liquids or small molecules.
- Receptor-mediated endocytosis: selective molecule regulation via receptors.

Enzyme Structure and Function

Enzymes catalyze chemical reactions, reducing activation energy and speeding up reaction rates.
Substrates are molecules acted upon by enzymes; products are resultant from substrate-enzyme interaction.
Mechanisms include the lock and key model and induced fit theory.
Enzymes play crucial roles in digestion, cell division, nervous function, and DNA replication.

Enzyme in Biological Systems

Anabolism builds complex molecules; catabolism breaks down molecules.
Redox reactions involve electron transfer, with redox enzymes facilitating these processes.
Free radicals are uncharged atoms/molecules associated with cellular damage.

Factors that Affect Enzyme Regulation and Metabolism

Reaction rates depend on the saturation level; the saturation point signifies the maximum achievable reaction rate.
Temperature increases generally boost enzyme activity rates, optimizing biochemical reactions.

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