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What is the primary function of the plasma membrane?
What is the primary function of the plasma membrane?
Which component of the phospholipid is hydrophilic?
Which component of the phospholipid is hydrophilic?
What structure allows substances to move between the nucleus and the cytoplasm?
What structure allows substances to move between the nucleus and the cytoplasm?
What type of proteins span the entire plasma membrane?
What type of proteins span the entire plasma membrane?
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Which part of the phospholipid structure repels water-soluble molecules?
Which part of the phospholipid structure repels water-soluble molecules?
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What is the primary concept behind cell theory?
What is the primary concept behind cell theory?
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What does the nucleus primarily direct in a cell?
What does the nucleus primarily direct in a cell?
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Which of the following is NOT considered a characteristic of living cells?
Which of the following is NOT considered a characteristic of living cells?
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What is the reason smaller cells function more efficiently than larger cells?
What is the reason smaller cells function more efficiently than larger cells?
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What composes the nucleoplasm inside the nuclear envelope?
What composes the nucleoplasm inside the nuclear envelope?
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Which type of cell is characterized by the presence of a nucleus?
Which type of cell is characterized by the presence of a nucleus?
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Which statement about the fluid mosaic model is correct?
Which statement about the fluid mosaic model is correct?
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What distinguishes prokaryotic cells from eukaryotic cells?
What distinguishes prokaryotic cells from eukaryotic cells?
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Why do larger cells have special features to increase their surface area?
Why do larger cells have special features to increase their surface area?
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Which of the following components is NOT a part of cell theory?
Which of the following components is NOT a part of cell theory?
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What primarily limits the size of cells?
What primarily limits the size of cells?
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What is a common characteristic of all bacteria?
What is a common characteristic of all bacteria?
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Which bacterial shape is associated with the bacterium Streptomyces?
Which bacterial shape is associated with the bacterium Streptomyces?
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What feature is present in some bacteria but not all?
What feature is present in some bacteria but not all?
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Which infection is caused by Treponema pallidum?
Which infection is caused by Treponema pallidum?
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What structure surrounds the cytoplasm of eukaryotic cells?
What structure surrounds the cytoplasm of eukaryotic cells?
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What is the primary reason for the presence of proteins in the plasma membrane?
What is the primary reason for the presence of proteins in the plasma membrane?
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Which of the following describes a characteristic of cellular compartments?
Which of the following describes a characteristic of cellular compartments?
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What is the primary function of RNA in the process of protein synthesis?
What is the primary function of RNA in the process of protein synthesis?
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Which component of the endoplasmic reticulum is primarily involved in protein synthesis?
Which component of the endoplasmic reticulum is primarily involved in protein synthesis?
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What role do transport vesicles play in the endomembrane transport system?
What role do transport vesicles play in the endomembrane transport system?
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What happens to products synthesized in the Golgi?
What happens to products synthesized in the Golgi?
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Which of the following describes the Smooth ER?
Which of the following describes the Smooth ER?
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In the cell, where are ribosomes created?
In the cell, where are ribosomes created?
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What are the roles of the various components of the endomembrane system?
What are the roles of the various components of the endomembrane system?
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Which statement accurately reflects the process occurring during cell division?
Which statement accurately reflects the process occurring during cell division?
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What is the process called when a cell takes in solid food particles?
What is the process called when a cell takes in solid food particles?
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If a cell is placed in a hypotonic solution, what will happen to the cell?
If a cell is placed in a hypotonic solution, what will happen to the cell?
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Which of the following is NOT a type of bulk transport?
Which of the following is NOT a type of bulk transport?
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What is the main function of selective permeability in a cell?
What is the main function of selective permeability in a cell?
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What happens to a cell placed in a hypertonic solution?
What happens to a cell placed in a hypertonic solution?
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Which of these processes involves the cell extending its plasma membrane to engulf a substance?
Which of these processes involves the cell extending its plasma membrane to engulf a substance?
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Which of the following correctly describes the movement of water in osmosis?
Which of the following correctly describes the movement of water in osmosis?
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What is the difference between selective diffusion and facilitated diffusion?
What is the difference between selective diffusion and facilitated diffusion?
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What is the primary function of flagella in a cell?
What is the primary function of flagella in a cell?
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What is the unique structural arrangement of microtubules in flagella and cilia?
What is the unique structural arrangement of microtubules in flagella and cilia?
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What is the primary driving force behind diffusion?
What is the primary driving force behind diffusion?
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What is the key difference between diffusion and osmosis?
What is the key difference between diffusion and osmosis?
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If a cell is placed in a solution with a higher concentration of solutes than its cytoplasm, what will happen to the cell?
If a cell is placed in a solution with a higher concentration of solutes than its cytoplasm, what will happen to the cell?
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What is the term used to describe two solutions with equal osmotic concentrations?
What is the term used to describe two solutions with equal osmotic concentrations?
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Which type of membrane transport requires the involvement of proteins in the cell membrane?
Which type of membrane transport requires the involvement of proteins in the cell membrane?
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What is the role of hydration shells in the movement of water molecules across the cell membrane?
What is the role of hydration shells in the movement of water molecules across the cell membrane?
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Flashcards
Cell Theory
Cell Theory
A scientific theory stating all organisms are made of cells.
Principle 1 of Cell Theory
Principle 1 of Cell Theory
All organisms consist of one or more cells where life processes occur.
Smallest Living Thing
Smallest Living Thing
Cells are the smallest entities considered alive; smaller structures like atoms are not alive.
Cell Division
Cell Division
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Cell Size and Function
Cell Size and Function
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Surface Area in Cells
Surface Area in Cells
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Prokaryotic Cells
Prokaryotic Cells
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Eukaryotic Cells
Eukaryotic Cells
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Cytoplasm
Cytoplasm
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Plasma Membrane
Plasma Membrane
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Fluid Mosaic Model
Fluid Mosaic Model
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Phospholipids
Phospholipids
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Hydrophilic vs. Hydrophobic
Hydrophilic vs. Hydrophobic
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Lipid Bilayer
Lipid Bilayer
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Membrane Proteins
Membrane Proteins
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Nucleus
Nucleus
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Cell Wall
Cell Wall
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Capsule
Capsule
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Cocci
Cocci
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Bacilli
Bacilli
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Spirilla
Spirilla
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Hypertonic Solution
Hypertonic Solution
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Hypotonic Solution
Hypotonic Solution
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Osmotic Pressure
Osmotic Pressure
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Crenation
Crenation
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Lysis
Lysis
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Endocytosis
Endocytosis
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Exocytosis
Exocytosis
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Selective Permeability
Selective Permeability
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Heredity
Heredity
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Chromatin
Chromatin
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RNA Function
RNA Function
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Endoplasmic Reticulum (ER)
Endoplasmic Reticulum (ER)
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Golgi Complex
Golgi Complex
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Transport Vesicles
Transport Vesicles
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Endomembrane System
Endomembrane System
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Flagella Structure
Flagella Structure
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Cilia
Cilia
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Membrane Transport
Membrane Transport
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Diffusion
Diffusion
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Osmosis
Osmosis
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Osmotic Concentration
Osmotic Concentration
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Equilibrium in Diffusion
Equilibrium in Diffusion
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Concentration Gradient
Concentration Gradient
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Study Notes
Cell Theory
- All organisms are composed of cells
- Within cells, the processes of life occur
- Cells are the smallest living thing
- An existing cell divides to create a new cell
Cell Sizes
- Smaller cells function more efficiently than larger cells
- All movement in a cell and between a cell and the environment is controlled by a central center
- Molecules move slower in a larger cell
Cell Surface Area
- Smaller cells have larger surface area
- Interior volume of large cells increases more rapidly than surface area
Types of Cells
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Prokaryotic
- Lacks a nucleus
- Uniform interior (not divided into compartments)
- Examples of this type of cell are bacteria and archaea
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Eukaryotic
- Has a nucleus
- Internal membrane-bound compartments (organelles)
- Examples of this type of cell are all other organisms not archaea and bacteria
Prokaryotic Cells
- Simplest type of cell
- Very diverse but have similar organization
- All are single-celled organisms
- Small, enclosed by a plasma membrane
- Lacks cellular compartments
- Many bacteria have additional outer layers (cell wall/capsule
Examples of Prokaryotes
- Spherical (cocci)
- Streptomyces (forms chains; soil; saprophytic; pathogenic; skin infections; strep throat
- Rod-shaped (bacilli)
- Bacillus anthracis (naturally found in soil; causes anthrax)
Eukaryotic Cells
- Larger and more complex than prokaryotic cells
- Have a plasma membrane that surrounds the cytoplasm
- The plasma membrane is a lipid bilayer with proteins
- The cytoplasm is a semi-fluid matrix of sugars, amino acids, proteins, and organelles
Nucleus
- Contains most of the cell's genetic information
- Acts as a control center for the cell
- The nucleus is surrounded by a double-layered nuclear membrane, which is a barrier between the nucleus and cytoplasm
- Substances move through nuclear pores which are regulated openings to allow exchange between the nucleus and the rest of the cell
Nucleoplasm
- Similar to cytoplasm
- Contains chromosomes= DNA plus protein
- This is how heredity information is transmitted from one generation to another
- Proteins allow DNA to wind and condense during cell division
Endomembrane System
- Contains an extensive internal membrane system
- One component is the endoplasmic reticulum (ER) – which is a channel that transports molecules throughout the cell interior
- The ER is a place where proteins intended for export (e.g., enzymes) are produced.
- Contains two types of ER:
-Rough ER: has ribosomes on its surface; site of protein synthesis
- Smooth ER: no ribosomes on its surface; site of carbohydrate and lipid synthesis
Golgi Complex
- All golgi bodies together form the Golgi Complex
- Packages, collects, and distributes substances within a cell
Lysosomes
- Vesicles derived from the Golgi complex
- Contain hydrolytic digestive enzymes that break down macromolecules (old organelles and cellular debris)
- Help recycling; play a role in cell death
Energy Harvesting Organelles (Mitochondria)
- Eukaryotic cells contain organelles that harvest energy
- Contain their own circular DNA separate from other cells
- Contain genes to code for proteins used to harvest energy
- Generate energy for the cell from food through cellular respiration
Cytoskeleton
- Dense network of protein fibers
- Creates framework of the cell to anchor organelles
- Dynamic; changing in structure
Flagella and Cilia
- Flagella and cilia arise from microtubular structures
- Flagella: long whip-like projections used to move cells
- Cilia: short hair-like projections used in moving fluid past a cell
Membrane Transport
- Cells need to transport substances across membranes
- Waste products exit and nutrients/water enter through these three ways:
- Engulfing by the membrane called endocytosis
- Diffusion across the membrane
- Proteins acting as "gates" to admit specific molecules
Osmosis
- Osmosis is the diffusion of water across a cell membrane. This is done from an area of low solute concentration to one of high solute concentration.
Diffusion
- Movement of molecules are randomized but tend to produce uniform mixtures.
- This is because molecules move from areas of high concentration to lower concentrations
Osmotic Pressure and Animal Cells
- Cells shrink when placed in hypertonic solutions (higher concentrated solutes)
- Cells swell and burst when placed in hypotonic solutions (lower concentrated solutes)
- Cells maintain normal size in an isotonic solution (same concentration of solutes)
Bulk Transport
- Processes that allow large volumes of substances to move in and out of a cell.
- Occurs by endocytosis (bringing substances into cell), and exocytosis (carrying substances out of cell)
Endocytosis
- Process of taking substances inside the cell. Occurs via phagocytosis (solid) and pinocytosis (liquid/small particles
Exocytosis
- Process of discharging contents to outside the cell. Occurs via secretory vesicles.
Selective Permeability
- Ability of the cell membrane to selectively choose which molecules are transported in or out.
Selective Diffusion
- When molecules flow across a channel through the membrane
Facilitated Diffusion
- Specific molecules are transported across the membrane via carrier proteins
- These move in or out of a cell down concentration gradients
Active Transport
- Movement of molecules against a concentration gradient; this requires energy(ATP)
- Sodium/Potassium Pump: Example of an active transport protein; transports 3 Na+ out of a cell and 2 K+ into a cell using 1 ATP molecule of energy
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Explore the fundamental concepts of cell theory, sizes, and types of cells in this quiz. Understand the distinctions between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells, and learn how cell structure relates to function. Test your knowledge about how cells operate and their importance in living organisms.