Biology Chapter: Cell Theory and Types
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What is the primary function of the plasma membrane?

  • It maintains a barrier between the external environment and the cell interior. (correct)
  • It synthesizes proteins for the cell.
  • It provides structure to the cell.
  • It houses the cell's genetic information.
  • Which component of the phospholipid is hydrophilic?

  • Cholesterol
  • Phospholipid bilayer
  • Fatty acid tails
  • Polar heads (correct)
  • What structure allows substances to move between the nucleus and the cytoplasm?

  • Plasma membrane
  • Nucleoplasm
  • Lipid bilayer
  • Nuclear pores (correct)
  • What type of proteins span the entire plasma membrane?

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

    Which part of the phospholipid structure repels water-soluble molecules?

    <p>Fatty acid tails (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary concept behind cell theory?

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

    What does the nucleus primarily direct in a cell?

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

    Which of the following is NOT considered a characteristic of living cells?

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

    What is the reason smaller cells function more efficiently than larger cells?

    <p>They have faster molecular movement. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What composes the nucleoplasm inside the nuclear envelope?

    <p>Similar substances to cytoplasm (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of cell is characterized by the presence of a nucleus?

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

    Which statement about the fluid mosaic model is correct?

    <p>Lipids and proteins are constantly moving. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes prokaryotic cells from eukaryotic cells?

    <p>Prokaryotic cells have a uniform interior. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why do larger cells have special features to increase their surface area?

    <p>To improve nutrient absorption (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following components is NOT a part of cell theory?

    <p>Only multicellular organisms consist of cells. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What primarily limits the size of cells?

    <p>Surface area to volume ratio (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common characteristic of all bacteria?

    <p>They are single-celled organisms. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which bacterial shape is associated with the bacterium Streptomyces?

    <p>Cocci (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What feature is present in some bacteria but not all?

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

    Which infection is caused by Treponema pallidum?

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

    What structure surrounds the cytoplasm of eukaryotic cells?

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

    What is the primary reason for the presence of proteins in the plasma membrane?

    <p>To control cell permeability (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following describes a characteristic of cellular compartments?

    <p>They enhance cellular complexity. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of RNA in the process of protein synthesis?

    <p>To copy genes from DNA and direct protein synthesis (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which component of the endoplasmic reticulum is primarily involved in protein synthesis?

    <p>Rough ER (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role do transport vesicles play in the endomembrane transport system?

    <p>They transport products from the ER to the Golgi. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens to products synthesized in the Golgi?

    <p>They are modified and then exported or used within the cell. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following describes the Smooth ER?

    <p>It manufactures carbohydrates and lipids without ribosomes. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the cell, where are ribosomes created?

    <p>In the nucleolus (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the roles of the various components of the endomembrane system?

    <p>They work together to produce, modify, and export organic molecules. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement accurately reflects the process occurring during cell division?

    <p>Proteins help DNA wind and condense during division. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the process called when a cell takes in solid food particles?

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

    If a cell is placed in a hypotonic solution, what will happen to the cell?

    <p>The cell will burst. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a type of bulk transport?

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

    What is the main function of selective permeability in a cell?

    <p>To control which substances can pass through the membrane. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens to a cell placed in a hypertonic solution?

    <p>The cell will shrivel up. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of these processes involves the cell extending its plasma membrane to engulf a substance?

    <p>Endocytosis (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following correctly describes the movement of water in osmosis?

    <p>Water moves from an area of low solute concentration to an area of high solute concentration. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the difference between selective diffusion and facilitated diffusion?

    <p>Selective diffusion uses channels, while facilitated diffusion uses carrier proteins. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of flagella in a cell?

    <p>To facilitate the movement of the cell (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the unique structural arrangement of microtubules in flagella and cilia?

    <p>9+2 arrangement (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary driving force behind diffusion?

    <p>The difference in concentration of molecules between two regions (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the key difference between diffusion and osmosis?

    <p>Diffusion involves the movement of solutes, while osmosis involves the movement of water. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    If a cell is placed in a solution with a higher concentration of solutes than its cytoplasm, what will happen to the cell?

    <p>The cell will shrink. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term used to describe two solutions with equal osmotic concentrations?

    <p>Isotonic (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of membrane transport requires the involvement of proteins in the cell membrane?

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

    What is the role of hydration shells in the movement of water molecules across the cell membrane?

    <p>Hydration shells make water molecules less mobile. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Flashcards

    Cell Theory

    A scientific theory stating all organisms are made of cells.

    Principle 1 of Cell Theory

    All organisms consist of one or more cells where life processes occur.

    Smallest Living Thing

    Cells are the smallest entities considered alive; smaller structures like atoms are not alive.

    Cell Division

    Cells arise only from the division of existing cells, not spontaneously.

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    Cell Size and Function

    Smaller cells function more efficiently than larger ones due to quicker communication.

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    Surface Area in Cells

    Surface area is the area available for exchange between a cell and its environment.

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    Prokaryotic Cells

    Cells that lack a nucleus and are uniform inside, including bacteria and archaea.

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    Eukaryotic Cells

    Cells that have a nucleus and membrane-bound organelles; found in all other organisms.

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    Cytoplasm

    Semifluid matrix between nucleus and cell membrane containing organelles.

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    Plasma Membrane

    A barrier surrounding all living cells; made of proteins and a lipid bilayer.

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    Fluid Mosaic Model

    Structure of plasma membrane as proteins embedded in a lipid sheet, constantly moving.

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    Phospholipids

    Molecules forming the lipid layer; have polar heads and nonpolar tails.

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    Hydrophilic vs. Hydrophobic

    Hydrophilic substances are water-soluble; hydrophobic are not.

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    Lipid Bilayer

    Formation of phospholipids in water with heads facing out and tails inside.

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    Membrane Proteins

    Proteins embedded in the bilayer serving functions like transport and receptors.

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    Nucleus

    Control center of the cell containing genetic information and directing cell functions.

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    Cell Wall

    A rigid structure composed of carbohydrates that surrounds the plasma membrane in many bacteria.

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    Capsule

    An outer layer that may surround the cell wall of some bacteria, providing extra protection.

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    Cocci

    Spherical-shaped bacteria, can form chains and may be involved in infections.

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    Bacilli

    Rod-shaped bacteria, can cause diseases such as anthrax by spore activation.

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    Spirilla

    Coil-shaped or spiral bacteria, such as Treponema pallidum, which causes syphilis.

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    Hypertonic Solution

    A solution with a higher concentration of solutes compared to another solution.

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    Hypotonic Solution

    A solution with a lower concentration of solutes compared to another solution.

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    Osmotic Pressure

    Pressure created by the movement of water across a membrane due to osmosis.

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    Crenation

    The shrinking of a cell due to water loss in a hypertonic solution.

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    Lysis

    The bursting of a cell due to excessive water intake in a hypotonic solution.

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    Endocytosis

    The process by which a cell takes in substances by engulfing them.

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    Exocytosis

    The process of discharging substances from a cell using vesicles.

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    Selective Permeability

    The ability of a cell membrane to allow certain substances to pass while blocking others.

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    Heredity

    The transmission of genetic information from one generation to the next.

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    Chromatin

    Uncoiled chromosomes that extend and allow protein synthesis.

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    RNA Function

    RNA copies genes and transports the code from DNA to the cytoplasm.

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    Endoplasmic Reticulum (ER)

    An extensive internal membrane system that transports molecules and synthesizes proteins.

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    Golgi Complex

    Organelles that package, collect, and distribute substances made in the cell.

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    Transport Vesicles

    Membrane-bound sacs that move products between the ER and Golgi.

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    Endomembrane System

    A collection of organelles that work together to produce and export organic molecules.

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    Flagella Structure

    Hair-like structures with 9+2 microtubule arrangement for movement.

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    Cilia

    Shorter, hair-like structures for movement, similar to flagella.

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    Membrane Transport

    Process to move substances into and out of cells across the membrane.

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    Diffusion

    Movement of molecules from high to low concentration until even distribution.

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    Osmosis

    The diffusion of water across a membrane from low to high solute concentration.

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    Osmotic Concentration

    The total concentration of all solutes in a solution.

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    Equilibrium in Diffusion

    Achieved when molecules move equally in all directions, no net movement.

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    Concentration Gradient

    Difference in concentration of a substance from one location to another.

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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

    • Prokaryotic

      • Lacks a nucleus
      • Uniform interior (not divided into compartments)
      • Examples of this type of cell are bacteria and archaea
    • 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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