Cell Biology Basics
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What occurs during the telophase stage of cell division?

  • Cytoplasm divides
  • Cell splits
  • Cell grows
  • Nuclear envelope reforms and chromatin uncoils (correct)
  • What is the primary function of the electron transport chain in cellular respiration?

  • To use energy from NADH and FADH2 to generate ATP (correct)
  • To break down glucose into pyruvate
  • To convert pyruvate into ATP, NADH, and FADH2
  • To generate ATP from glucose
  • What type of cell signaling involves direct physical contact between cells?

  • Synaptic signaling
  • Endocrine signaling
  • Direct cell-cell contact (correct)
  • Paracrine signaling
  • What is the term for the process by which cells generate energy from glucose?

    <p>Cellular respiration</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the molecules that transmit signals between cells?

    <p>Signaling molecules</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the series of molecular interactions that transmit signals in cell signaling?

    <p>Signal transduction pathways</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of the phospholipid bilayer in the cell membrane?

    <p>To regulate what enters and leaves the cell</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which organelle is responsible for generating energy for the cell through cellular respiration?

    <p>Mitochondria</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the result of meiosis, a type of cell division?

    <p>Four non-identical daughter cells</p> Signup and view all the answers

    During which phase of cell division do chromosomes align at the center of the cell?

    <p>Metaphase</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of the cytoskeleton in the cell?

    <p>To provide structural support and shape to the cell</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of lysosomes in the cell?

    <p>To contain digestive enzymes for breaking down cellular waste</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Cell Membrane

    • Also known as the plasma membrane
    • Semi-permeable phospholipid bilayer that surrounds the cell
    • Functions:
      • Regulates what enters and leaves the cell
      • Maintains cell shape
      • Provides mechanical support
      • Acts as a barrier against external environment
    • Components:
      • Phospholipids (phosphate head, fatty acid tail)
      • Proteins (integral, peripheral)
      • Cholesterol
      • Carbohydrates

    Cell Organelles

    • Specialized structures within a cell that perform specific functions
    • Types:
      1. Nucleus: contains genetic material (DNA)
      2. Mitochondria: generates energy for the cell through cellular respiration
      3. Endoplasmic Reticulum (ER): involved in protein synthesis and transport
      4. Golgi Apparatus: modifies and packages proteins for transport
      5. Lysosomes: contains digestive enzymes for breaking down cellular waste
      6. Ribosomes: site of protein synthesis
      7. Cytoskeleton: provides structural support and shape to the cell

    Cell Division

    • Process by which a cell divides into two daughter cells
    • Types:
      1. Mitosis: somatic cell division (results in two identical daughter cells)
      2. Meiosis: reproductive cell division (results in four non-identical daughter cells)
    • Phases:
      1. Interphase: cell growth and preparation for division
      2. Prophase: chromatin condenses, nuclear envelope breaks down
      3. Metaphase: chromosomes align at the center of the cell
      4. Anaphase: sister chromatids separate
      5. Telophase: nuclear envelope reforms, chromatin uncoils
      6. Cytokinesis: cytoplasm divides, and the cell splits

    Cellular Respiration

    • Process by which cells generate energy from glucose
    • Stages:
      1. Glycolysis: glucose is broken down into pyruvate (produces ATP and NADH)
      2. Citric Acid Cycle (Krebs Cycle): pyruvate is converted into ATP, NADH, and FADH2
      3. Electron Transport Chain: energy from NADH and FADH2 is used to generate ATP
      4. Oxidative Phosphorylation: ATP is generated through the electron transport chain
    • Types:
      1. Aerobic Respiration: occurs in the presence of oxygen
      2. Anaerobic Respiration: occurs in the absence of oxygen

    Cell Signaling

    • Process by which cells communicate with each other
    • Types:
      1. Direct Cell-Cell Contact: cells communicate through direct physical contact
      2. Paracrine Signaling: cells communicate through signaling molecules (hormones, growth factors)
      3. Endocrine Signaling: cells communicate through signaling molecules (hormones) released into the bloodstream
      4. Synaptic Signaling: cells communicate through electrical and chemical signals (neurons)
    • Components:
      1. Receptors: proteins that bind to signaling molecules
      2. Signaling Molecules: molecules that transmit signals between cells
      3. Signal Transduction Pathways: series of molecular interactions that transmit signals

    Cell Membrane

    • Semi-permeable phospholipid bilayer that surrounds the cell and regulates what enters and leaves the cell
    • Maintains cell shape and provides mechanical support
    • Acts as a barrier against external environment
    • Composed of phospholipids, proteins (integral and peripheral), cholesterol, and carbohydrates

    Cell Organelles

    • Nucleus contains genetic material (DNA)
    • Mitochondria generates energy for the cell through cellular respiration
    • Endoplasmic Reticulum (ER) is involved in protein synthesis and transport
    • Golgi Apparatus modifies and packages proteins for transport
    • Lysosomes contain digestive enzymes for breaking down cellular waste
    • Ribosomes are the site of protein synthesis
    • Cytoskeleton provides structural support and shape to the cell

    Cell Division

    • Process by which a cell divides into two daughter cells
    • Mitosis is somatic cell division, resulting in two identical daughter cells
    • Meiosis is reproductive cell division, resulting in four non-identical daughter cells
    • Interphase is the cell growth and preparation stage
    • Prophase involves chromatin condensation and nuclear envelope breakdown
    • Metaphase involves chromosome alignment at the cell center
    • Anaphase involves sister chromatid separation
    • Telophase involves nuclear envelope reformation and chromatin uncoiling
    • Cytokinesis involves cytoplasm division and cell splitting

    Cellular Respiration

    • Process by which cells generate energy from glucose
    • Glycolysis breaks down glucose into pyruvate, producing ATP and NADH
    • Citric Acid Cycle (Krebs Cycle) converts pyruvate into ATP, NADH, and FADH2
    • Electron Transport Chain generates ATP using energy from NADH and FADH2
    • Oxidative Phosphorylation generates ATP through the electron transport chain
    • Aerobic Respiration occurs in the presence of oxygen
    • Anaerobic Respiration occurs in the absence of oxygen

    Cell Signaling

    • Process by which cells communicate with each other
    • Direct Cell-Cell Contact involves communication through direct physical contact
    • Paracrine Signaling involves communication through signaling molecules (hormones, growth factors)
    • Endocrine Signaling involves communication through signaling molecules (hormones) released into the bloodstream
    • Synaptic Signaling involves communication through electrical and chemical signals (neurons)
    • Receptors are proteins that bind to signaling molecules
    • Signaling Molecules transmit signals between cells
    • Signal Transduction Pathways involve a series of molecular interactions that transmit signals

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