Biology Chapter: Cell Discovery and Structure
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Who is credited with the discovery of cells in 1665?

  • Robert Brown
  • Louis Pasteur
  • Robert Hooke (correct)
  • Robert Leeuwenhoek
  • What is the primary function of the nucleus in a cell?

  • Energy production
  • Control center containing genetic material (correct)
  • Protein synthesis and transport
  • Cellular digestion
  • What type of organisms are Chlamydomonas and Paramoecium examples of?

  • Organisms without nuclei
  • Unicellular organisms (correct)
  • Organisms with cell walls
  • Multicellular organisms
  • Which process describes the movement of water across a selectively permeable membrane?

    <p>Osmosis (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of mitochondria in a cell?

    <p>Energy production (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main idea of cell theory?

    <p>All living organisms are composed of cells. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which organelle is primarily involved in protein synthesis and transport?

    <p>Endoplasmic reticulum (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is essential for cell division to occur?

    <p>Formation of two daughter cells (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of ribosomes in a cell?

    <p>Protein synthesis (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which structure provides structural support and protection to plant cells?

    <p>Cell wall (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does a hypotonic solution affect a cell?

    <p>Causes the cell to swell (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role does the Golgi Apparatus play in the cell?

    <p>Modification and packaging of proteins (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of cell organelle is responsible for generating energy in the form of ATP?

    <p>Mitochondria (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary difference between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells?

    <p>Nuclear membrane presence (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of solution causes a cell to lose water and shrink?

    <p>Hypertonic solution (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which organelle is primarily involved in cellular digestion and recycling?

    <p>Lysosome (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary role of the Endoplasmic Reticulum (ER)?

    <p>Protein synthesis and transport (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key structural component of the cell wall in plants?

    <p>Cellulose (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which part of the cell does protein synthesis occur?

    <p>Endoplasmic Reticulum (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What characterizes eukaryotic cells compared to prokaryotic cells?

    <p>Presence of membrane-bound organelles (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which organelle is involved in photosynthesis in plant cells?

    <p>Chloroplasts (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements is true regarding the cell membrane?

    <p>It is selectively permeable. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of mitochondria in eukaryotic cells?

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    Which type of plastid is primarily responsible for photosynthesis?

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    What is a key difference between mitosis and meiosis?

    <p>Mitosis maintains the same chromosome number, meiosis halves the chromosome number. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes vacuoles' function in plant cells?

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    What role does the cell wall play in plant cells?

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    In which type of cell division do gametes form?

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    How does the structure of prokaryotic cells differ fundamentally from eukaryotic cells?

    <p>Prokaryotic cells lack a defined nucleus and membrane-bound organelles. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of the Golgi apparatus in a cell?

    <p>Storage, modification, and packaging of substances (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which cellular process involves the movement of water through a partially permeable membrane?

    <p>Osmosis (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of meiosis in organisms?

    <p>Creating genetic diversity (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do cristae in mitochondria do?

    <p>Increase surface area for energy production (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes the role of the endoplasmic reticulum?

    <p>Manufacturing surface and intracellular transport (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the distinct characteristic of a leucoplast?

    <p>Involved in storage of substances (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which structure regulates the movement of materials in and out of a cell?

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    Flashcards

    What is a cell?

    The basic structural and functional unit of life. All living organisms are composed of one or more cells.

    What are unicellular organisms?

    Organisms that consist of a single cell, such as bacteria.

    What are multicellular organisms?

    Organisms that consist of multiple cells, such as plants and animals.

    What is the plasma membrane?

    The outermost covering of the cell that separates the cell from its external environment.

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    what is the nucleus?

    The control center of the cell that contains genetic material.

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    What is the cytoplasm?

    The jelly-like substance inside the cell where various cellular activities take place.

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    What are cell organelles?

    Specialized structures within the cell that perform specific functions.

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    What is cell division?

    The process by which a cell divides to produce two daughter cells.

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    What is the cell membrane?

    The cell membrane is a flexible barrier that surrounds the cell and controls what enters and exits. It's made of lipids and proteins.

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    Define osmosis.

    Osmosis is the movement of water molecules across a semi-permeable membrane from high concentration to low concentration.

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    What happens to a cell in a hypotonic solution?

    A hypotonic solution has a higher water concentration than the cell, causing the cell to absorb water and swell.

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    What happens to a cell in an isotonic solution?

    An isotonic solution has the same water concentration as the cell, resulting in no net water movement.

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    What happens to a cell in a hypertonic solution?

    A hypertonic solution has a lower water concentration than the cell, causing the cell to lose water and shrink.

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    What is the cell wall?

    The cell wall is a rigid outer layer that provides structural support and protection. It is found in plants, fungi, and bacteria.

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    What are prokaryotic cells?

    Prokaryotic cells are simpler, lack a nucleus, and have no membrane-bound organelles.

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    What are eukaryotic cells?

    Eukaryotic cells are more complex, have a nucleus, and contain membrane-bound organelles.

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    What is the function of ribosomes?

    Ribosomes are responsible for protein synthesis, the process of creating proteins.

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    What is the function of mitochondria?

    Mitochondria are responsible for energy production in the cell, creating ATP.

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    What is the function of chloroplasts?

    Chloroplasts are responsible for photosynthesis, the process of converting light energy into chemical energy.

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    What is the function of lysosomes?

    Lysosomes are membrane-bound sacs containing digestive enzymes that break down cellular waste and foreign material.

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    What is the endoplasmic reticulum (ER)?

    The endoplasmic reticulum (ER) is a network of membrane-bound tubes and sheets involved in protein synthesis and transport.

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    Cell

    The fundamental unit of life, characterized by its membrane-bound organelles and ability to carry out essential life processes.

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    Plasma Membrane

    A thin layer of lipids and proteins that encloses the cell and regulates the flow of substances in and out.

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    Cell Wall

    A rigid structure found outside the plasma membrane of plant cells, providing support and protection. Composed primarily of cellulose.

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    Nucleus

    The control center of the cell, containing DNA and directing cellular activities.

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    Endoplasmic Reticulum (ER)

    A network of interconnected membranes involved in protein synthesis, modification, and transport within the cell.

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    Golgi Apparatus

    A stack of membrane-bound vesicles responsible for modifying, sorting, and packaging proteins and lipids.

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    Lysosomes

    Membrane-bound sacs containing digestive enzymes, involved in breaking down cellular waste and debris.

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    Mitochondria

    Organelles responsible for generating energy (ATP) for cellular processes.

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    Plastids

    Organelles found in plant cells, involved in photosynthesis and storage of materials like starch and pigments.

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    Vacuoles

    Storage compartments found in both plant and animal cells, involved in holding water, salts, and waste products.

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    Mitosis

    The process of cell division resulting in two daughter cells with the same number of chromosomes as the parent cell. Essential for growth, repair, and replacement of cells.

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    Meiosis

    The process of cell division resulting in four daughter cells with half the number of chromosomes as the parent cell. Essential for sexual reproduction and genetic diversity.

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    Gametes

    Specialized cells involved in sexual reproduction, containing half the number of chromosomes as the parent cell.

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    Osmosis

    The movement of water molecules from a region of high water concentration to a region of low water concentration across a partially permeable membrane.

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    Prokaryotic Cell

    A cell that lacks a well-defined nucleus and other membrane-bound organelles. Typically smaller and simpler in structure than eukaryotic cells.

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    Eukaryotic Cell

    A cell that has a well-defined nucleus and other membrane-bound organelles. Typically larger and more complex in structure than prokaryotic cells.

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    Study Notes

    Cell Discovery and Types

    • Robert Hooke discovered cells in 1665, observing them in cork using a microscope.
    • Anton van Leeuwenhoek later discovered free-living cells in pond water.
    • Robert Brown identified the nucleus in 1831.
    • Cells are the basic structural and functional units of all living organisms.
    • Unicellular organisms consist of a single cell (e.g., bacteria, Chlamydomonas, Paramoecium).
    • Multicellular organisms consist of multiple cells (e.g., plants, animals).

    Cell Structure

    • Plasma membrane: Outer layer separating the cell from its surroundings; selectively permeable.
    • Nucleus: Cell's control center, containing DNA.
    • Cytoplasm: Gel-like substance inside the cell, containing organelles and various activities occur here.

    Cell Membrane Function

    • Selectively permeable: Controls what enters and exits the cell.
    • Diffusion: Movement of substances from high to low concentration.
    • Osmosis: Water movement from high to low water concentration across a semipermeable membrane.

    Cell Organelles and Functions

    • Nucleus: Control center, directs cell activities.
    • Mitochondria: Energy production.
    • Endoplasmic Reticulum (ER): Protein synthesis and transport.
    • Lysosomes: Cellular digestion and waste removal.
    • Ribosomes: Protein synthesis.

    Cell Division

    • Mitosis: Cell division resulting in two identical daughter cells. Essential for growth, repair and asexual reproduction.
    • Meiosis: Cell division resulting in four genetically different daughter cells (gametes). Essential for sexual reproduction/creating gametes.

    Cell Theory

    • Cell theory states all living things are composed of cells and cells are the basic units of life.

    Cellular Processes

    • Cellular respiration: Process by which cells generate energy from glucose.
    • Photosynthesis: Process by which cells use sunlight to produce glucose (in plants and some microorganisms).

    Prokaryotic vs. Eukaryotic Cells

    • Prokaryotic cells: Lack a nucleus and membrane-bound organelles. Smaller. (e.g., bacteria)
    • Eukaryotic cells: Contain a nucleus and membrane-bound organelles. Larger. (e.g., plants, animals)

    Additional Organelles and Functions (Eukaryotic)

    • Golgi apparatus: Modifies, sorts, and packages proteins.
    • Lysosomes: Digest waste materials.
    • Mitochondria: Powerhouse of the cell, ATP production.
    • Plastids (plants): Photosynthesis (chloroplasts), storage (e.g., starch).
    • Vacuoles: Storage of water, nutrients, and waste.
    • Endoplasmic Reticulum (ER): Rough ER (protein synthesis), smooth ER (lipid synthesis).

    Cell Walls and Plant Cells

    • Cell wall (plants): Rigid outer layer providing support and protection.
    • Osmosis in plant cells: Cell walls protect plant cells from bursting in hypotonic solutions.

    Osmosis Experiment

    • Hypotonic solution: Higher water concentration outside the cell, cell swells.
    • Isotonic solution: Equal water concentration inside and outside the cell, no net movement.
    • Hypertonic solution: Lower water concentration outside the cell, cell shrinks.
    • The experiment involved potato cups to show osmosis by placing them in different solutions.

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