Cell Biology Basics
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What is the primary function of the plasma membrane?

  • Regulate the movement of substances in and out of the cell (correct)
  • Protein synthesis
  • Energy generation
  • Waste management
  • What is the location of ribosome synthesis?

  • Lysosomes
  • Mitochondria
  • Nucleolus (correct)
  • Nucleus
  • What is the resolution of a light microscope?

  • 1-10 μm
  • 10-100 nm
  • 0.2-0.3 μm (correct)
  • 1-10 nm
  • What is the function of lysosomes?

    <p>Breaking down and recycling cellular waste</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of the endoplasmic reticulum?

    <p>Protein transport, modification, and storage</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is credited with formulating the cell theory?

    <p>Matthias Jakob Schleiden and Theodor Schwann</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the location of DNA in the cell?

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

    What type of microscope produces a three-dimensional image of the cell surface?

    <p>Scanning Electron Microscope</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main function of the Golgi apparatus?

    <p>Protein modification, sorting, and secretion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is credited with the discovery of microorganisms using a microscope?

    <p>Antonie van Leeuwenhoek</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Cell Organelles

    • Plasma Membrane:
      • Also known as the cell membrane or cytoplasmic membrane
      • Semi-permeable membrane that separates the cell from its environment
      • Regulates the movement of substances in and out of the cell
      • Composed of a phospholipid bilayer with embedded proteins
    • Nucleus:
      • Control center of the cell where DNA is stored
      • Surrounded by a double membrane called the nuclear envelope
      • Contains nucleolus, where ribosome synthesis occurs
    • Other Organelles:
      • Mitochondria: generates energy for the cell through cellular respiration
      • Endoplasmic Reticulum (ER): involved in protein synthesis, transport, and storage
      • Ribosomes: site of protein synthesis
      • Lysosomes: contains digestive enzymes for breaking down and recycling cellular waste
      • Golgi Apparatus: involved in protein modification, sorting, and secretion

    Structures of Microscope

    • Light Microscope:
      • Uses visible light to produce an image
      • Limited resolution (0.2-0.3 μm)
    • Electron Microscope:
      • Uses a beam of electrons to produce an image
      • Higher resolution (1-10 nm) than light microscope
    • Scanning Electron Microscope:
      • Produces a three-dimensional image of the cell surface
      • Higher resolution than light microscope

    Discoveries about Cells

    • Antonie van Leeuwenhoek (1676): first observed microorganisms using a microscope
    • Matthias Jakob Schleiden and Theodor Schwann (1839): formulated the cell theory, which states that:
      1. All living organisms are composed of cells
      2. Cells are the basic units of life
      3. All cells arise from pre-existing cells

    Basic Functions of Cells

    • Metabolism: cells carry out chemical reactions to maintain homeostasis and energy production
    • Growth and Development: cells divide, grow, and differentiate to form tissues and organs
    • Response to Stimuli: cells respond to changes in their environment through signal transduction pathways
    • Reproduction: cells divide to produce new cells, ensuring the continuation of life

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