Cell Biology: Cellular Organelles Overview
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What is the primary function of the biconcave shape of red blood cells?

  • To increase surface area for efficient oxygen transport. (correct)
  • To enable the cells to squeeze through narrow capillaries.
  • To protect the cell's DNA from damage.
  • To facilitate the transport of carbon dioxide.

What is the primary function of the cell wall in plant cells?

  • To provide a rigid and porous structure for support and protection. (correct)
  • To regulate the passage of materials in and out of the cell.
  • To carry out cellular respiration.
  • To store water, nutrients, and waste products.

Which component of blood is responsible for fighting infections?

  • Red blood cells
  • Platelets
  • White blood cells (correct)
  • Plasma

What causes turgor pressure in plant cells?

<p>The quantity of water in the central vacuole. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How do villi and microvilli contribute to the function of the small intestine?

<p>They increase surface area for nutrient absorption. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is the correct equation for photosynthesis?

<p>Carbon dioxide + Water + Energy → Glucose + Oxygen (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of hemoglobin in red blood cells?

<p>To bind and transport oxygen. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How are cellular respiration and photosynthesis complementary processes?

<p>The products of one process become the reactants for the other. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of alveoli in the lungs?

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Which of the following explains how blood doping enhances athletic performance?

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Which of these structures are found in a plant cell but NOT in an animal cell?

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What is the main component of blood plasma?

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Which of the following is TRUE about plant cell shapes?

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During interphase, what is the key event that prepares the cell for division?

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Which characteristic of muscle cells allows them to cause movement of bones?

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Why is interphase considered a crucial stage in the cell cycle?

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Which cellular component is primarily responsible for controlling all cell activities?

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What is the function of the cristae found within the mitochondria?

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Which organelle is involved in the synthesis of proteins?

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Which cellular structure is responsible for modifying and packaging materials for secretion from the cell?

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Which organelle is known as the 'suicide sac' due to its role in cell death?

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What is the function of the cell membrane?

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Which of the following best describes the function of vacuoles?

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What is the main role of the endoplasmic reticulum (ER)?

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During which phase of mitosis do sister chromatids separate and move to opposite poles of the cell?

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What is the main function of the spindle fibers during mitosis?

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When does the nuclear membrane begin to break down during mitosis?

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What best describes the structure of a chromosome before anaphase?

<p>Two identical strands of DNA called sister chromatids joined by a centromere (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

During which phase of mitosis are chromosomes easily visible and lined up along the middle of the cell?

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Which event marks the beginning of telophase?

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What is the primary function of cellular differentiation?

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What is the function of a centromere?

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Flashcards

Nucleus

The control center of the cell, containing chromosomes made of DNA. DNA carries coded instructions for all cell activities.

Cell Membrane

A double-layered structure that surrounds the cell, providing support and regulating what enters and exits.

Mitochondria

Powerhouses of the cell, converting energy stored in glucose into usable energy for cellular processes.

Endoplasmic Reticulum (ER)

A network of branching tubes and pockets that transport materials throughout the cell.

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Ribosomes

Small structures that manufacture proteins, found free-floating in the cytoplasm or attached to the ER.

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Golgi Bodies

A stack of flattened sacs that collect and process materials for removal from the cell.

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Lysosomes

Sacs filled with digestive enzymes, responsible for breaking down worn-out organelles and other cellular debris.

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Vacuoles

A single membrane-enclosed sac containing fluid that helps maintain internal pressure (turgor) in the cell.

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Prophase

The first stage of mitosis, where chromatin condenses into chromosomes, the nuclear membrane dissolves, and spindle fibers begin to form.

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Metaphase

The stage where chromosomes line up along the middle of the cell, attached to spindle fibers by their centromere.

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Anaphase

The stage where sister chromatids are pulled apart by spindle fibers, becoming daughter chromosomes that move to opposite poles of the cell.

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Telophase

The final stage of mitosis, where daughter chromosomes decondense back into chromatin, the nuclear membrane reforms, and the cell prepares to divide completely.

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Cellular Differentiation

The process by which cells become specialized to perform specific functions.

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Specialized Cell

A cell with a specific structure and function, designed to carry out a particular task within an organism.

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Stem Cells

Cells that are undifferentiated and have the potential to develop into any type of specialized cell.

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Red Blood Cell Structure

Red blood cells are shaped like discs with no nucleus, facilitating their movement through blood vessels to transport oxygen throughout the body.

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What is the cell wall?

A rigid outer layer of plant cells made of cellulose which provides structure and support.

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What is the central vacuole?

A large, fluid-filled sac in plant cells that stores water, nutrients, and waste. It also helps maintain cell shape and turgor pressure.

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Explain photosynthesis.

The process by which plants convert light energy, carbon dioxide, and water into glucose (sugar) and oxygen. It occurs in chloroplasts.

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What is cellular respiration?

The process by which cells break down glucose (sugar) in the presence of oxygen to release energy (ATP). It occurs in mitochondria.

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How are photosynthesis and cellular respiration related?

The process of cellular respiration and photosynthesis are complementary because the products of one are the reactants of the other. Photosynthesis uses carbon dioxide and water and produces glucose and oxygen, while cellular respiration uses glucose and oxygen and produces carbon dioxide and water.

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What happens during interphase?

The longest phase of the cell cycle where the cell grows, copies its DNA, and prepares for division. It is NOT a resting phase.

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Why is DNA replication important during interphase?

DNA is replicated (copied) during interphase to ensure that each daughter cell receives a complete set of genetic information.

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What is mitosis?

The process of cell division that results in two identical daughter cells. It involves four main stages: prophase, metaphase, anaphase, and telophase.

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Villi

Finger-like projections in the small intestine that increase surface area for nutrient absorption.

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Microvilli

Tiny, hair-like folds on the surface of villi, further increasing surface area for absorption.

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Biconcave shape of red blood cells

Red blood cells are biconcave, meaning they have a depression on both sides, which increases their surface area for oxygen transport.

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Alveoli

Tiny air sacs in the lungs that cluster together, providing a large surface area for gas exchange.

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Hemoglobin

The protein in red blood cells that binds to oxygen and carries it throughout the body.

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Anemia

A condition characterized by a lack of healthy red blood cells, resulting in reduced oxygen transport.

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Blood doping

A practice where athletes remove some blood before competition, allowing their bodies to produce more red blood cells, increasing their oxygen carrying capacity.

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Plasma

The liquid component of blood, rich in proteins, carrying blood cells.

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Study Notes

Cellular Organelles

  • Cytoplasm: Mostly water, chemical reactions change its consistency, allowing organelles to move freely. Surrounds, supports, and selectively allows substances into the cell.

  • Cell Membrane: Flexible, double-layered structure surrounding the cell, controlling substance passage.

  • Nucleus: Contains genetic material (chromosomes), directing cell activities. DNA replicates before cell division.

  • Mitochondria: Produce energy for the cell by converting glucose's stored energy. Cells with high energy needs, like muscle cells, have more mitochondria.

  • Endoplasmic Reticulum (ER): Network of branching tubes. Rough ER has ribosomes, involved in protein production. Smooth ER, without ribosomes, is involved in other metabolic processes.

  • Ribosomes: Produce proteins. Can be free-floating or attached to the rough ER.

  • Golgi Bodies: Process and package materials for removal from the cell. Secrete mucus, and other similar functions.

  • Lysosomes: Contain digestive enzymes, destroying worn-out organelles or harmful substances. Sometimes called "suicide sacs" due to their role in cell death.

  • Vacuoles: Membrane-enclosed sacs containing various substances. Maintaining internal pressure (turgor) is an important function. Animal cells have many small vacuoles, while plant cells have a large central vacuole.

Plant Cell Specifics

  • Cell Wall: Rigid, porous structure made of cellulose. Found outside the cell membrane. Provides support and shape to plant cells.

  • Vacuole: Large, central vacuole in plant cells that is very important for maintaining turgor pressure. Turgor pressure is what keeps plants firm and upright.

  • Chloroplasts: Contain chlorophyll, a green pigment. Absorb sunlight energy for photosynthesis, converting carbon dioxide and water into glucose (sugar) and oxygen.

Cellular Processes

  • Photosynthesis Equation: Carbon dioxide + Water + Sunlight Energy → Glucose + Oxygen

  • Cellular Respiration Equation: Glucose + Oxygen → Carbon dioxide + Water + Energy

  • Complementarity: Photosynthesis products are cellular respiration reactants, illustrating a vital connection between these processes.

Cell Cycle

  • Interphase: Longest stage. DNA replication and organelle formation occur.

  • Chromatin: Threadlike strands of DNA during interphase.

Mitosis Stages

  • Prophase: Chromatin condenses into chromosomes. Nuclear membrane and nucleolus disappear.
  • Metaphase: Chromosomes align at the cell's equator (metaphase plate).
  • Anaphase: Sister chromatids separate and move to opposite poles of the cell.
  • Telophase: Chromosomes uncoil (return to chromatin), nuclear membranes reform, and the cell begins to divide.

Cellular Differentiation

  • Specialized Cells: Cells perform specific functions.

  • Stem Cells: All cells start as identical stem cells.

  • Differentiation: The process of transformation from identical stem cells to specialized functions.

Specific Cell Examples

  • Red Blood Cells: Biconcave shape maximizes surface area for oxygen transport.

  • Nerve Cells: Long, fiber-like extensions carry messages.

  • Muscle Cells: Long and thin, allowing for contraction and movement.

Surface Area Maximization

  • Villi and Microvilli (intestine): Folds increase surface area for nutrient absorption.

  • Red Blood Cells: Biconcave shape maximizes surface area for oxygen absorption and release.

  • Alveoli (lungs): Cup-shaped air sacs with a vast surface area for gas exchange.

Blood Components

  • Plasma: Liquid component, carries blood cells.

  • Red Blood Cells: Transport oxygen.

  • White Blood Cells: Fight infection.

  • Platelets: Involved in blood clotting.

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