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Which of the following accurately describes the function of the cell membrane?

  • It regulates the passage of molecules into and out of the cell. (correct)
  • It stores genetic information.
  • It provides structural support for the cell.
  • It synthesizes proteins.

    • What is the main component of microfilaments?

  • Tubulin
  • Phospholipids
  • Actin (correct)
  • DNA

    • Which organelle is responsible for processing and packaging proteins and lipids for secretion?

  • Golgi apparatus (correct)
  • Nucleus
  • Mitochondria
  • Endoplasmic reticulum

    • Where is the genetic material (DNA) located within a cell?

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

    Which of the following is directly involved in the synthesis of ribosomes?

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

    What is the primary function of centrioles in the cell?

    <p>Organizing microtubules during cell division (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of endoplasmic reticulum is involved in lipid synthesis and detoxification?

    <p>Smooth endoplasmic reticulum (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a component of the cell membrane?

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

    What type of protein is loosely bound to the cell membrane and can easily dissociate?

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

    Which of the following is NOT a function of proteins in the cell membrane?

    <p>Storage of genetic information (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of protein is responsible for the transport of substances across the cell membrane against their concentration gradient?

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

    Which of the following is a characteristic of glycocalyx?

    <p>It is involved in cell-to-cell recognition (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main function of channel proteins in the cell membrane?

    <p>Facilitating passive diffusion of molecules (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a function of the cell membrane?

    <p>Production of energy through respiration (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary component of cytoplasm?

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

    Which of the following are examples of peripheral membrane proteins? (Select all that apply)

    <p>Cytoskeletal proteins (A), Enzymes (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What binds to the receptor sites of the carrier protein during sodium cotransport of glucose?

    <p>One sodium ion and one glucose molecule (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main purpose of the conformational changes in the carrier protein during sodium cotransport?

    <p>To facilitate the release of sodium and glucose into the cell (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary source of energy for primary active transport mechanisms?

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

    How many sets of carrier proteins are involved in the transport of amino acids?

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

    Which of the following describes sodium-calcium counter transport?

    <p>Sodium and calcium move in opposite directions (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which ions are transported by the sodium-potassium pump?

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

    Where does sodium-hydrogen counter transport primarily occur?

    <p>In renal tubular cells (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of the β-subunit in the Na+-K+ pump?

    <p>Its function is not clear (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many sodium ions bind to the Na+-K+ pump during its operation?

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

    What are the substances exchanged in the sodium-hydrogen counter transport?

    <p>Sodium ions and hydrogen ions (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of antiport in sodium counter transport?

    <p>To transport substances across the membrane in exchange for sodium (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens to ATP during the action of the Na+-K+ pump?

    <p>It is converted to ADP (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which counter transport system is NOT mentioned in the description?

    <p>Sodium-chloride counter transport (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What change occurs to the Na+-K+ pump after ATP is broken down?

    <p>It undergoes a conformational change (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where are the receptor sites for potassium ions located on the Na+-K+ pump?

    <p>Outer surface of the protein (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the Na+-K+ pump help develop across the cell membrane?

    <p>Resting membrane potential (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of channels are activated by mechanical forces?

    <p>Mechanically gated channels (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a special type of passive transport?

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

    What is the primary mechanism for the movement of oxygen from the alveolar air into the blood?

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

    What type of transport is used for moving glucose across the cell membrane?

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

    What is the main difference between osmosis and simple diffusion?

    <p>Osmosis requires a semipermeable membrane, while simple diffusion does not. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In facilitated diffusion, what happens when a glucose molecule binds to a carrier protein?

    <p>The carrier protein changes shape, transporting the glucose molecule across the membrane. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is an example of a mechanically gated channel?

    <p>Sodium channels in Pacinian corpuscles (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary force driving the movement of substances in bulk flow?

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

    What is the primary source of energy for active transport?

    <p>Adenosine Triphosphate (ATP) (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of active transport?

    <p>Movement along the concentration gradient (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of these is a type of carrier protein involved in active transport that transports two substances in the same direction?

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

    What is the term used to describe the movement of a substance from an area of high concentration to an area of low concentration?

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

    Which of the following is an example of a substance transported actively in its non-ionic form?

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

    What is the key difference between facilitated diffusion and active transport?

    <p>Active transport requires energy, while facilitated diffusion relies on the concentration gradient. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT an example of primary active transport?

    <p>Glucose transport via facilitated diffusion (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements accurately describes the mechanism of active transport?

    <p>The carrier protein binds to the substance, changes shape, and releases it on the other side of the membrane. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Cell Structure and Function

    • Cells are the basic structural and functional units of living organisms
    • All living things are composed of cells
    • Cells exhibit all characteristics of life
    • Cells need nutrition, oxygen, produce energy, eliminate waste, maintain the environment for survival, and reproduce

    General Characteristics of Cells

    • Cells need nutrition and oxygen
    • Cells produce energy for growth, repair, and other activities
    • Cells eliminate carbon dioxide and other metabolic waste
    • Cells maintain the medium for survival; respond immediately to invaders like bacteria or toxic substances
    • Cells reproduce by division

    Cell Structure

    • Each cell is composed of a cell body and a membrane (cell membrane) covering it
    • The cell body includes the nucleus and cytoplasm surrounding the nucleus
    • Parts of the cell include secretory vesicles, lysosomes, rough endoplasmic reticulum, ribosomes, mitochondria, cell membrane, microfilaments, Golgi apparatus, nucleolus, centrioles, and smooth endoplasmic reticulum.
    • Cell membrane: protective sheath; separates the fluid inside (intracellular fluid) from the fluid outside (extracellular fluid) the cell

    Composition of Cell Membrane

    • Proteins (55%)
    • Lipids (40%)
    • Carbohydrates (5%)

    Lipid Layers of Cell Membrane

    • Bilayered structure
    • Fluid in nature; portions move along the surface
    • Contains phospholipids and cholesterol
      • Phospholipids: lipid substances containing phosphorus and fatty acids
        • Examples include aminophospholipids, sphingo - myelins, phosphatidylcholine, phosphatidyletholamine, phosphatidylglycerol, phosphatidylserine, and phospha tidylinositol
      • Cholesterol: arranged between phospholipids; helps determine the integrity of the lipid layer

    Protein Layers of Cell Membrane

    • Electron-dense layers covering the two surfaces of the lipid layer
    • Classified as integral(transmembrane) or peripheral proteins
      • Integral proteins: pass through the cell membrane; includes cell adhesion proteins, cell junction proteins (like transport proteins), channel proteins, hormone receptors, antigens, and enzymes
      • Peripheral proteins: partially embedded; examples of peripheral proteins include cytoskeletal proteins, carrier proteins and enzymes.

    Functions of Proteins in Cell Membrane

    • Integral proteins provide structural integrity
    • Channel proteins assist in diffusion of water-soluble substances (e.g., glucose, electrolytes)
    • Carrier/transport proteins help with transport across membrane
    • Pumps facilitate active transport of ions across the membrane
    • Receptor proteins receive hormones and neurotransmitters

    Carbohydrates in Cell Membrane

    • Form glycoproteins and glycolipids
    • Form a loose covering (glycocalyx) over the cell surface
    • Functions include negative charge to prevent negatively charged substances from entering or exiting the cell, cell adhesion to neighboring cells, and function as receptors for some hormones

    Cytoplasm

    • Cytoplasm is the jelly-like substance (cytosol) comprised primarily of water composed of a clear liquid portion called cytosol and various particles
    • It includes ectoplasm, the outermost layer next to the cell membrane, and endoplasm, the inner portion of the cytoplasm surrounding the nucleus
    • Cytoplasm plays a crucial role in cell shape, movement, and support

    Endoplasmic Reticulum

    • Interconnected network of tubules and vesicles
    • Two types: rough (studded with ribosomes) and smooth (no ribosomes)
    • Rough endoplasmic reticulum: protein synthesis
    • Smooth endoplasmic reticulum: lipid synthesis, detoxification

    Golgi Apparatus

    • Membrane-bound organelle; involved in processing proteins
    • Modifies, packages, labels, and delivers proteins
    • Involved in the production of lysosomes

    Lysosomes

    • Membrane-bound organelles containing hydrolytic enzymes
    • Involved in degradation of macromolecules, worn-out organelles, and excess secretory products.

    Mitochondria

    • Rod-shaped or oval structures with a double membrane
    • Involved in cellular respiration and energy production (ATP synthesis)

    Ribosomes

    • Organelles without limiting membranes; granular or small dot-like structures
    • Involved in protein synthesis

    Cytoskeleton

    • Network of protein filaments
    • Three main types: microtubules, intermediate filaments, and microfilaments
    • Determine cell shape, support cell, and facilitate cellular movement and responses to stimuli

    Membrane Transport

    • Simple Diffusion: Movement of substances from high to low concentration across membranes
    • Facilitated Diffusion: Movement of substances from high to low concentration; facilitated by carrier proteins
    • Bulk Flow: Movement of large quantities of substances from high to low pressure, e.g., exchange of gases in lungs
    • Filtration: Movement of fluid from high to low pressure, particularly across capillaries
    • Osmosis: Movement of water across a semipermeable membrane, from low to high solute concentration
    • Active Transport: Movement of substances against a concentration or electrochemical gradient; requires energy (ATP)
      • Types: uniport, symport, antiport
    • Different types of Membrane channels (gated channels; voltage-gated, ligand-gated, mechanically-gated)

    Nucleus

    • Largest organelle; usually spherical; contains nucleoplasm, chromatin, and nucleolus
    • Enclosed by a nuclear membrane; controls cell activity through controlling protein synthesis
    • Contains the genetic material (DNA) in the form of chromosomes

    Chromosome

    • Rod-shaped structures containing DNA and associated proteins
    • Carries the hereditary information (genes)

    Nucleolus

    • Small, round structure within the nucleus
    • Involved in ribosome subunit formation

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