Cell Biology Chapter on Organelles
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What is one primary function of membrane-bound organelles in cells?

  • To increase the rate of cellular respiration.
  • To create compartments for specialized functions. (correct)
  • To maintain a constant temperature within the cell.
  • To serve as storage for excess nutrients.

    • How do membrane-bound organelles contribute to solving the surface area to volume problem?

  • By increasing the volume of the cytoplasm.
  • By increasing the amount of membrane available. (correct)
  • By reducing the overall size of the cell.
  • By eliminating waste products more efficiently.

    • What role does the nucleus serve within the cell?

  • It assists in the formation of ribosomes.
  • It holds the nuclear genome and separates hereditary material. (correct)
  • It produces energy for the cell.
  • It stores proteins for cellular function.

    • What is the significance of molecules moving into and out of the cell?

    <p>It is essential for nutrient uptake and waste removal.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement best describes membrane-bound organelles?

    <p>They are structures that increase surface area and create specialized compartments.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What hypothesis is proposed regarding the evolution of the endomembrane system?

    <p>All these related membranes were derived from the plasma membrane.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary role of vesicles in the endomembrane system?

    <p>To transport proteins between different membrane compartments.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which two compartments are directly connected by vesicles in the endomembrane system?

    <p>Endoplasmic reticulum and Golgi apparatus.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes vesicles?

    <p>Membrane-enclosed sacs that transport cellular materials.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common function of the Golgi apparatus within the endomembrane system?

    <p>To modify, sort, and package proteins for delivery.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following components is NOT found in eukaryotic cells?

    <p>Naked DNA</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which structure is responsible for energy production in eukaryotic cells?

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

    The endoplasmic reticulum is primarily involved in which of the following processes?

    <p>Protein synthesis and lipid production</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In plant cells, which of the following structures is responsible for photosynthesis?

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

    What is the function of the cytoskeleton in eukaryotic cells?

    <p>Structural support and movement</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which organelle is responsible for modifying, sorting, and packaging proteins?

    <p>Golgi apparatus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key difference between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells?

    <p>Eukaryotic cells have membrane-bound organelles, while prokaryotic cells do not.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which component of the eukaryotic cell is involved in detoxifying harmful substances?

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

    What is the primary function of the Nuclear Pore Complex?

    <p>To control traffic between the cytoplasm and nucleus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the Nuclear Localization Signal (NLS)?

    <p>A specific amino acid sequence within a protein</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes the Endomembrane System?

    <p>A collection of membranous sacs and tubules that divide the cell into compartments</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of a Nuclear Export Signal (NES)?

    <p>It signals the export of proteins out of the nucleus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do membranes of the Endomembrane System relate to one another?

    <p>They are either directly connected or can fuse portions of their membrane</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which process is NOT a function of the Endomembrane System?

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

    What are the nuclear envelope's main structural features?

    <p>A double membrane composed of two lipid bilayers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What facilitates the regulation of traffic between the nucleus and cytoplasm?

    <p>Signal sequences such as NLS and NES</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Prokaryotic Cells

    • Prokaryotic cells are significantly smaller than eukaryotic cells.
    • They lack a nucleus and other membrane-bound organelles.
    • Prokaryotes include bacteria and archaea.

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    Prokaryotes

    • Prokaryotes are bacteria/archaea cells.
    • This information can be found by reviewing past slides.

    Eukaryotic Cell Structure, Function, and Evolution

    • This is a study topic related to eukaryotic cells.

    The Eukaryotic Cell

    • Eukaryotic cells are larger than prokaryotic cells.
    • The genetic material (genome) is enclosed within a nuclear envelope.
    • Eukaryotic cells contain membrane-bound organelles with specific functions.
    • These cells have a cytoskeleton containing motor proteins.

    Major Eukaryotic Organelles

    • Nucleus (including its lamina and nucleolus)

    • Ribosomes

    • Endomembrane System (includes the endoplasmic reticulum, Golgi apparatus, lysosomes, and vacuoles)

    • Nuclear envelope (or membrane)

    • Mitochondria

    • Chloroplasts

    • Cytoskeleton

    • Plasma membrane

    • Cell wall (some eukaryotes only, not all)

    • Note: Peroxisomes are excluded from this list.

    Basic Structure of Animal and Plant Cells

    • Information about the basic structure of animal and plant cells.
    • Understanding of general structure and function of organelles is necessary.

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    Membrane Bound Organelles

    • These organelles increase the surface area relative to volume, increasing the capacity for membrane-requiring reactions.
    • They create compartments that lead to specialization of function within the cell.

    Molecules in the Cell

    • Molecules continuously move throughout the cell, in and out of the cell, and between different structures.

    The Nucleus

    • The nucleus contains the nuclear genome.
    • It separates hereditary material from the rest of the cell.
    • The nucleus is surrounded by a double membrane (also called a nuclear envelope), which consists of two lipid bilayers.

    The Nuclear Lamina

    • The nuclear lamina provides structural support.
    • It is found inside the nucleus, positioned under the double membrane.
    • It is composed of intermediate filaments.

    Nucleolus

    • The nucleolus is responsible for ribosomal RNA (rRNA) synthesis and ribosomal subunit assembly.
    • It is a non-membrane-bound structure within the nucleus.

    Nuclear Transport

    • Nuclear pores control the movement of substances into and out of the nucleus.
    • Molecular transport is regulated by the pores, the main pathways within the nuclear envelope.

    Nuclear Pore Complexes

    • Multiprotein complexes are embedded in the nuclear envelope.
    • They control the transport of molecules between the cytoplasm and nucleus.

    Targeting Molecules to the Nucleus

    • Larger molecules can be targeted to the nucleus.
    • Signal sequences are involved in regulating traffic between the nucleus and cytoplasm.
    • A Nuclear Localization Signal (NLS) is an amino acid sequence directing movement to the nucleus. Other proteins also play roles.

    Signal Sequences

    • Signal sequences aid in regulating traffic between the nucleus and cytoplasm.
    • Specific sequences direct proteins to different locations within the cell or vice-versa (out of the nucleus).
    • Nuclear Export Signals (NES) facilitate transport out of the nucleus.

    The Nuclear Envelope and the Endomembrane System

    • The nuclear envelope is part of the endomembrane system.
    • The endomembrane system consists of related membranes (e.g., nuclear envelope, endoplasmic reticulum, Golgi, lysosomes, vesicles, and vacuoles) that are structurally and functionally interconnected.

    Endomembrane System Functions

    • The endomembrane system carries out numerous functions within the cell:
      • Synthesis, modification, and secretion of proteins
      • Synthesis of lipids and detoxification of toxins
      • Transport and breakdown of large biomolecules

    Endomembrane System Evolution

    • A hypothesis suggests that the various membranes of the endomembrane system arose as invaginations or infoldings of the plasma membrane.

    Endomembrane System Proteins

    • Different parts of the endomembrane system require specific proteins.

    Protein Movement Between Cell Compartments

    • Vesicles are frequently utilized for moving proteins between cell compartments.
    • Vesicles are membrane-enclosed sacs that facilitate the transport of materials between different cell organelles or from the cell to the external environment.

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