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What role do histones play in relation to genetic material?
What role do histones play in relation to genetic material?
Which statement accurately describes the function of cholesterol in the body?
Which statement accurately describes the function of cholesterol in the body?
How do membrane proteins contribute to cell membrane physiology?
How do membrane proteins contribute to cell membrane physiology?
What is the primary purpose of carbohydrates like glycogen in the body?
What is the primary purpose of carbohydrates like glycogen in the body?
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What are the primary characteristics of the cell membrane's lipid bilayer?
What are the primary characteristics of the cell membrane's lipid bilayer?
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Which function of carbohydrates is crucial for maintaining tissue function?
Which function of carbohydrates is crucial for maintaining tissue function?
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What is NOT a function of the cell membrane?
What is NOT a function of the cell membrane?
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Which of the following describes facilitated diffusion?
Which of the following describes facilitated diffusion?
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Which factor does NOT affect the rate of simple diffusion?
Which factor does NOT affect the rate of simple diffusion?
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What is the primary reason why water is considered a universal solvent in protoplasm?
What is the primary reason why water is considered a universal solvent in protoplasm?
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Which of the following correctly describes the role of electrolytes in protoplasm?
Which of the following correctly describes the role of electrolytes in protoplasm?
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Which mechanism require energy to move substances across the cell membrane?
Which mechanism require energy to move substances across the cell membrane?
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What characterizes globular proteins found in protoplasm?
What characterizes globular proteins found in protoplasm?
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What is a direct consequence of the selectively permeable nature of cell membranes?
What is a direct consequence of the selectively permeable nature of cell membranes?
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Which component of protoplasm is specifically enclosed by the nuclear membrane?
Which component of protoplasm is specifically enclosed by the nuclear membrane?
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Which of the following processes is characterized by movement from high concentration to low concentration without energy?
Which of the following processes is characterized by movement from high concentration to low concentration without energy?
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Why is the latent heat of vaporization of water important for the body?
Why is the latent heat of vaporization of water important for the body?
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What is the main role of lipids in cell membranes?
What is the main role of lipids in cell membranes?
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Which statement about cell theory is accurate?
Which statement about cell theory is accurate?
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What is the role of structural proteins in protoplasm?
What is the role of structural proteins in protoplasm?
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What occurs during the process of cell division according to cell theory?
What occurs during the process of cell division according to cell theory?
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What characterizes osmosis in biological systems?
What characterizes osmosis in biological systems?
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Which statement about active transport is incorrect?
Which statement about active transport is incorrect?
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The osmotic pressure of a solution is primarily dependent on what factor?
The osmotic pressure of a solution is primarily dependent on what factor?
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Which process forces fluids through a membrane due to hydrostatic pressure differences?
Which process forces fluids through a membrane due to hydrostatic pressure differences?
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What is the main function of the Na-K pump present in all body cells?
What is the main function of the Na-K pump present in all body cells?
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What distinguishes primary active transport from secondary active transport?
What distinguishes primary active transport from secondary active transport?
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What is the physiological significance of solvent drag?
What is the physiological significance of solvent drag?
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Which feature is not characteristic of facilitated diffusion?
Which feature is not characteristic of facilitated diffusion?
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What is the primary role of the pump in body cells?
What is the primary role of the pump in body cells?
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Which property is NOT attributed to the protein carrier complex?
Which property is NOT attributed to the protein carrier complex?
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In secondary active transport, what primarily drives the movement of other substances with Na+?
In secondary active transport, what primarily drives the movement of other substances with Na+?
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What distinguishes counter transport from co-transport in the context of sodium transport?
What distinguishes counter transport from co-transport in the context of sodium transport?
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What process describes the formation of vesicles that transport substances into the cell?
What process describes the formation of vesicles that transport substances into the cell?
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Which of the following statements about phagocytosis is accurate?
Which of the following statements about phagocytosis is accurate?
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During exocytosis, what happens to substances within the cell?
During exocytosis, what happens to substances within the cell?
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The role of ATP in the activities of calcium pumps is primarily for which function?
The role of ATP in the activities of calcium pumps is primarily for which function?
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Study Notes
Cell Physiology
- Cells are the basic functional units of living organisms
- Cell theory postulates that all living organisms are made of cells, all cells are similar chemically but differ in specialization, and new cells arise from existing ones.
- The body is composed of protoplasm, a fluid, with the protoplasm enclosed by a cell membrane divided into cells.
- Nucleoplasm is the protoplasm within the nuclear membrane, while cytoplasm is the area between the nucleoplasm and the plasma membrane.
Protoplasm Composition
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Water constitutes 75-85% of protoplasm
- Acts as a solvent for biological substances (e.g., universal solvent)
- Dissolves electrolytes and keeps suspended particles in solution.
- Plays a role in maintaining a stable body temperature (high heat capacity).
- Acts as a substrate in various biochemical reactions (e.g., hydrolysis).
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Electrolytes (cations and anions)
- Include sodium (Na+), potassium (K+), calcium (Ca2+), magnesium (Mg2+), phosphates, sulfates, bicarbonates, and chloride ions.
- Contribute to osmotic potential, important in water retention.
- Substrates in metabolic reactions.
- Involved as cofactors/coenzymes in enzymatic reactions.
- Act as buffers.
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Proteins (20% of protoplasm)
- Globular proteins (e.g., enzymes)
- Undergo secondary and tertiary folding
- Structural proteins (form filaments like in cytoskeletons, connective tissues)
- Provide strength and support to cells
- Play a role in genetic material transmission and protein synthesis (e.g., histones in nucleoplasm).
- Globular proteins (e.g., enzymes)
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Lipids (2% of protoplasm)
- Include phospholipids, cholesterol, and triglycerides.
- Help in separating protoplasmic compartments (e.g., phospholipids in membranes).
- Cholesterol is involved in steroid hormone synthesis.
- Neutral fats are sources of energy
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Carbohydrates
- Energy sources (e.g., glycogen is stored in liver and muscles).
- Have roles in cell structure and function.
Cell Membrane Physiology
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Cell membranes are lipid bilayers with hydrophobic tails facing inward and hydrophilic heads facing outward.
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Cell membranes are flexible and largely impermeable to water.
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Cell membranes are made up of proteins, lipids, and carbohydrates.
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Membrane Protein Functions
- Structural support for the lipid bilayer
- Transport substances in/out of the cell (carriers)
- Acting as receptors for hormones
- Acting as pumps for ions against concentration gradients (requiring ATP)
- Catalyzing membrane reactions (enzymes)
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Carbohydrate functions in terms of cell membrane -Act as receptors -Stimulate immune properties of the cell -Create interfaces with glycocalyx of neighboring cells, forming tissues -Provide cell surface negativity to repel other negative particles.
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Lipid functions in terms of cell membrane -Regulate the amount of water flowing in and out of the cell -Separate intracellular and extracellular fluids -Provide shape and support to protoplasm. -Recognize hormones and mediate their effects -Transport needed substances in and out of the cell
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Cell membrane is the basis of nerve and muscle impulse transmission
Membrane Transport
- Passive transport mechanisms (do not require energy):
- Simple diffusion: Movement of substances from high to low concentration, across lipid bilayers or water channels. Examples include oxygen, carbon dioxide, alcohol, steroids, and fatty acids.
- Facilitated diffusion: Movement of substances across membranes with the help of carrier proteins. Examples include glucose, amino acids.
- Substances moved can be coupled (e.g., Na+ with glucose).
- Osmosis: Net diffusion of water across a selectively permeable membrane.
- Filtration: Movement of fluid across a membrane due to pressure differences.
- Solvent drag: Movement of solvents drawing along with them dissolved solutes.
- Active transport mechanisms(requires energy):
- Primary Active Transport: Energy from ATP is directly used to move substances against their concentration gradients. An example is the sodium-potassium pump (Na-K+ pump).
- Secondary Active Transport: Energy stored in an ion concentration gradient is used to move another substance against its concentration gradient.
- Two substances move in the same direction (cotransport) or move in opposite directions (countertransport).
Cytosis (Bulk Transport)
- Endocytosis: Uptake of particles into the cell:
- Pinocytosis (cell drinking): Uptake of fluids
- Phagocytosis (cell eating): Uptake of large particles
- Exocytosis: Release of material from the cell.
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This quiz covers essential concepts related to cell structure and function, including the role of histones, cholesterol, membrane proteins, carbohydrates, and the lipid bilayer. Test your understanding of these crucial biological topics and their significance in cellular physiology.