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What is the primary function of mitochondria in cells?
What is the primary function of mitochondria in cells?
- Lipid storage
- ATP synthesis (correct)
- Protein synthesis
- DNA replication
Which structure in the mitochondria increases the internal surface area?
Which structure in the mitochondria increases the internal surface area?
- Outer membrane
- Cristae (correct)
- Centrosome
- Matrix
What is the role of the solvent in a solution?
What is the role of the solvent in a solution?
- It is the substance that solutes dissolve into. (correct)
- It is the substance being dissolved.
- It is the dissolved particles in the solution.
- It is the part of the solution that remains unchanged.
Which factor does NOT influence diffusion rates?
Which factor does NOT influence diffusion rates?
During glycolysis, what are glucose molecules broken down into?
During glycolysis, what are glucose molecules broken down into?
What characterizes facilitated diffusion?
What characterizes facilitated diffusion?
What is produced during the citric acid cycle within mitochondria?
What is produced during the citric acid cycle within mitochondria?
What is the diameter of microtubules compared to other cytoskeleton elements?
What is the diameter of microtubules compared to other cytoskeleton elements?
What occurs during osmosis in relation to water concentration?
What occurs during osmosis in relation to water concentration?
What type of protein is primarily found in microfilaments?
What type of protein is primarily found in microfilaments?
Which term describes the concentration of solutes in a solution?
Which term describes the concentration of solutes in a solution?
In a hypertonic solution, what effect does it have on animal cells?
In a hypertonic solution, what effect does it have on animal cells?
What do centrioles consist of?
What do centrioles consist of?
What is one of the main principles of cell theory?
What is one of the main principles of cell theory?
Which of the following structures provides strength and flexibility to the cell's cytoplasm?
Which of the following structures provides strength and flexibility to the cell's cytoplasm?
What describes the process of filtration in biological systems?
What describes the process of filtration in biological systems?
What process describes the gradual specialization of cells after fertilization?
What process describes the gradual specialization of cells after fertilization?
Which of the following statements about active transport is true?
Which of the following statements about active transport is true?
What is the term used for the fluid component of the cytoplasm?
What is the term used for the fluid component of the cytoplasm?
What separates the cell contents from the extracellular fluid?
What separates the cell contents from the extracellular fluid?
Which scientists contributed to the development of cell theory?
Which scientists contributed to the development of cell theory?
Why do daughter cells begin to develop specialized characteristics?
Why do daughter cells begin to develop specialized characteristics?
What is the primary component of the cytoplasm?
What is the primary component of the cytoplasm?
What is the primary function of nucleoli within the cell nucleus?
What is the primary function of nucleoli within the cell nucleus?
What is the extracellular fluid also known as?
What is the extracellular fluid also known as?
Which component is formed when DNA strands are coiled around histones?
Which component is formed when DNA strands are coiled around histones?
What distinguishes RNA from DNA regarding its structure?
What distinguishes RNA from DNA regarding its structure?
What regulates the movement of ions and small molecules across the nuclear envelope?
What regulates the movement of ions and small molecules across the nuclear envelope?
What is the role of the nuclear matrix found within nucleoplasm?
What is the role of the nuclear matrix found within nucleoplasm?
How many chromosomes are present in human cells?
How many chromosomes are present in human cells?
What feature of RNA allows it to function outside the nucleus?
What feature of RNA allows it to function outside the nucleus?
Which biological macromolecules are involved in protein synthesis?
Which biological macromolecules are involved in protein synthesis?
What role does messenger RNA (mRNA) play in protein synthesis?
What role does messenger RNA (mRNA) play in protein synthesis?
During transcription, what causes RNA polymerase to stop transcribing DNA?
During transcription, what causes RNA polymerase to stop transcribing DNA?
What function do spliceosomes serve in the processing of mRNA?
What function do spliceosomes serve in the processing of mRNA?
What is the first step in the translation process of protein synthesis?
What is the first step in the translation process of protein synthesis?
Which statement correctly describes the role of tRNA during translation?
Which statement correctly describes the role of tRNA during translation?
What is the significance of the start codon in protein synthesis?
What is the significance of the start codon in protein synthesis?
Which step follows the binding of the second tRNA to the ribosome during chain elongation?
Which step follows the binding of the second tRNA to the ribosome during chain elongation?
Which of the following describes introns in the context of mRNA processing?
Which of the following describes introns in the context of mRNA processing?
Study Notes
Cell Theory and Cellular Organization
- Developed by Schleiden, Schwann, and Virchow; fundamental framework for understanding cells.
- All living organisms are composed of cells, which are essential for physiological functions.
- New cells arise from the division of existing cells, emphasizing a cyclic nature.
- Complementarity of form and function signifies that cell structure dictates functionality.
- Cytology is the specialized study of cells.
Differentiation
- Cells arise from the fertilized ovum, which contains genetic potential for diverse cell types.
- Cellular division leads to specialized functions as cells differentiate, creating tissues.
Components of Cells
- The plasma membrane separates cell contents from extracellular fluid, maintaining homeostasis.
- Cytoplasm contains organelles and cytosol; it’s thicker than extracellular fluid and rich in proteins.
Diffusion and Osmosis
- Solute movement (diffusion) is influenced by distance, size, temperature, and concentration gradient.
- Facilitated diffusion requires carrier proteins, does not demand ATP.
- Osmosis is the movement of water from higher to lower concentration areas, influenced by solute concentrations.
Tonicity Effects on Cells
- Isotonic solutions maintain cell shape as solute concentrations are equal inside and outside the cell.
- Hypertonic solutions cause cells to lose water and undergo crenation.
- Hypotonic solutions lead to water influx, potentially causing cells to lyse.
Active Processes
- Active processes require cellular energy (ATP) for transport mechanisms.
Mitochondria
- Mitochondria serve as the energy factories of the cell, producing ATP through aerobic respiration.
- The process involves glycolysis in the cytoplasm, the citric acid cycle in the mitochondrial matrix, and the electron transport system in the cristae.
Non-Membranous Organelles
- The cytoskeleton consists of microfilaments, intermediate filaments, and microtubules, providing cell structure and strength.
- Centrioles are cylindrical microtubule structures important for cell division.
- Nucleoplasm includes the nuclear matrix and various biomolecules aiding genetic regulation.
DNA and Protein Synthesis
- DNA retains hereditary information; it coils into chromatin and chromosomes during cell division.
- RNA differences: consists of ribose sugar, uses uracil instead of thymine, is single-stranded, and is not confined to the nucleus.
Types of RNA
- Ribosomal RNA (rRNA) forms ribosome structures for protein synthesis.
- Messenger RNA (mRNA) conveys genetic instructions from DNA to ribosomes.
- Transfer RNA (tRNA) carries amino acids to ribosomes and checks codon-anticodon pairing.
Protein Formation Steps
- Transcription occurs when RNA polymerase synthesizes RNA from DNA templates.
- mRNA is processed by splicing out introns before exiting the nucleus.
- Translation in the cytoplasm involves initiation at the start codon (AUG), elongation through tRNA binding, and formation of peptide bonds.
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Explore Chapter Three of your biology textbook, focusing on the cellular level of organization. This chapter covers essential concepts such as cell theory, the building blocks of life, and the relationship between form and function in cells.
