Chapter 1 - Cell Biology Concepts and Processes
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What is the primary component of cell membranes?

  • Proteins
  • Nucleic acids
  • Phospholipids (correct)
  • Carbohydrates

    • What structure is responsible for protein synthesis in the cell?

  • Endoplasmic reticulum
  • Ribosome (correct)
  • Golgi apparatus
  • Mitochondrion

    • Which organelle is primarily involved in the detoxification of drugs and poisons in liver cells?

  • Peroxisome (correct)
  • Mitochondrion
  • Smooth endoplasmic reticulum
  • Lysosome

    • Which process is essential for the segregation of chromosomes during cell division?

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

    What is the primary function of ATP in cellular metabolism?

    <p>To provide energy for cellular processes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary component of all organic molecules?

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

    What is the function of ribosomal RNA (rRNA) within the cell?

    <p>To be primarily found in the ribosomes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the movement of water across a semi-permeable membrane described as?

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

    What is the primary role of covalent bonds in chemistry?

    <p>To form when two atoms share electrons</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What makes water an excellent solvent in biological systems?

    <p>Its ability to form hydrogen bonds</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are nucleotides composed of?

    <p>A sugar, a nitrogenous base, and a phosphate group</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of phospholipids in cell membranes?

    <p>To form a major component of cell membranes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of DNA in the cell?

    <p>To store genetic information</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are enzymes primarily responsible for in the cell?

    <p>Catalyzing chemical reactions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are amino acids the building blocks of?

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

    Which molecule is the primary source of energy in cellular metabolism?

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

    What is the primary electron donor in photosynthesis?

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

    Which process involves the conversion of light energy into chemical energy?

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

    What is the role of ATP synthase in cellular respiration?

    <p>Synthesizing ATP</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary role of NADH in cellular respiration?

    <p>Transporting electrons in the electron transport chain</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where does the oxygen released during photosynthesis come from?

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

    What is the process of fixing carbon dioxide into organic compounds known as?

    <p>Calvin cycle</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main difference between anaerobic respiration and aerobic respiration?

    <p>The involvement of oxygen</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of NAD+ in cellular metabolism?

    <p>Transporting electrons and Acting as a cofactor for enzymes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does metabolism refer to?

    <p>All chemical reactions in a cell</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which process allows some cells to obtain energy in the absence of oxygen?

    <p>Glycolysis followed by fermentation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does anabolism refer to?

    <p>The consumption of energy to build complex molecules</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the common energy currency in the cell?

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

    Which of the following is true about RNA in cells?

    <p>RNA plays a primary role in gene expression and protein synthesis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where are carbohydrates typically stored in animal cells?

    <p>In the form of glycogen</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What determines the primary structure of a protein?

    <p>The sequence of amino acids</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main role of enzymes in biochemical reactions?

    <p>Decrease the activation energy of reactions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main reason for water's high specific heat?

    <p>Hydrogen bonding between water molecules</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is an example of a monosaccharide?

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

    How do lipids differ from other macromolecules?

    <p>They are not polymers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what way does a nucleoside differ from a nucleotide?

    <p>The nucleoside lacks a phosphate group</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is the tertiary structure of a protein important?

    <p>It determines the protein's specificity and function</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are proteins composed of?

    <p>Amino acid subunits</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the amphipathic nature of phospholipids refer to?

    <p>Having both hydrophilic and hydrophobic regions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the cell theory state?

    <p>All living things are made of cells and cell products</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary role of DNA in cells?

    <p>Genetic information storage</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which microscope is best for studying the detailed structure of the surface of a cell?

    <p>Scanning electron microscope</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the fundamental property of cells?

    <p>They can only originate from existing cells</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the commonly used term for the mitochondrion due to its function?

    <p>'Powerhouse of the cell'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which model describes the cell membrane as a dynamic structure with a mixture of lipids and proteins?

    <p>Fluid mosaic model</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What enables a single gene to code for multiple proteins in eukaryotic gene expression?

    <p>Alternative splicing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which enzyme is responsible for unwinding the double helix in DNA replication?

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

    What is the theory that states all living things are composed of cells?

    <p>Cell theory</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are cellular membranes primarily composed of?

    <p>Phospholipids and proteins</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of cells lack a defined nucleus and membrane-bound organelles?

    <p>Prokaryotic cells</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the smallest entity considered to be alive according to the cell theory?

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

    Which type of microscope is best for visualizing internal cell structures and organelles?

    <p>Transmission electron microscope</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What molecule serves as the primary energy currency in cells?

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

    Which process is essential for the segregation of chromosomes during cell division?

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

    Which type of protein structure is characterized by the sequence of amino acids?

    <p>Primary structure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the theory that describes the origin of eukaryotic cells from prokaryotic organisms known as?

    <p>Endosymbiotic theory</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which microscope is best for studying the detailed structure of the surface of a cell?

    <p>Scanning electron microscope</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the theory that states all living things are composed of cells known as?

    <p>Cell theory</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the commonly used term for the mitochondrion due to its function?

    <p>Powerhouse of the cell</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary role of NADH in cellular respiration?

    <p>Acting as a carrier of electrons to the electron transport chain</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main difference between anaerobic respiration and aerobic respiration?

    <p>Requirement of oxygen</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the process of fixing carbon dioxide into organic compounds known as?

    <p>The Calvin cycle</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the common energy currency in the cell?

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

    What is the primary role of the cell membrane?

    <p>Regulating the passage of molecules into and out of the cell</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main function of NADH in cellular respiration?

    <p>Serving as an electron carrier in the electron transport chain</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary electron donor in photosynthesis?

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

    What is the amphipathic nature of phospholipids referring to?

    <p>Their ability to form lipid bilayers in aqueous environments</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of NAD+ in cellular metabolism?

    <p>Acting as an electron carrier in redox reactions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary role of covalent bonds in chemistry?

    <p>Forming stable connections between atoms in molecules</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the amphipathic nature of phospholipids refer to?

    <p>Their dual solubility in water and lipids</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are nucleotides composed of?

    <p>A sugar, a phosphate group, and a nitrogenous base</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Cell Biology: Key Concepts and Processes

    • Eukaryotic gene expression enables a single gene to code for multiple proteins through alternative splicing.
    • Helicase is responsible for unwinding the double helix in DNA replication.
    • The fundamental property of cells is that they can only originate from existing cells.
    • The basic unit of life is the cell.
    • The theory that all living things are composed of cells is known as the Cellular theory.
    • Scanning electron microscopes are best for studying the detailed structure of the surface of a cell.
    • The primary role of DNA in cells is genetic information storage.
    • Prokaryotic cells lack a defined nucleus and membrane-bound organelles.
    • Cells are the smallest entities considered to be alive according to the cell theory.
    • The mitochondrion is commonly referred to as the 'powerhouse of the cell.'
    • Cellular membranes are primarily composed of phospholipids and proteins.
    • The fluid mosaic model describes the cell membrane as a dynamic structure with a mixture of lipids and proteins.

    Cell Biology Key Concepts

    • Ribosomal RNA (rRNA) is primarily found in the ribosomes within the cell.
    • The movement of water across a semi-permeable membrane is described as osmosis.
    • The cell theory states that all living things are made of cells and cell products.
    • Carbon is the primary component of all organic molecules.
    • Covalent bonds are formed when two atoms share electrons.
    • Water's ability to form hydrogen bonds makes it an excellent solvent in biological systems.
    • ATP (Adenosine triphosphate) is the primary source of energy in cellular metabolism.
    • Amino acids are the building blocks of proteins.
    • Phospholipids are a major component of cell membranes.
    • Nucleotides are composed of a sugar, a nitrogenous base, and a phosphate group.
    • Enzymes, which catalyze chemical reactions in the cell, are typically proteins.
    • DNA is primarily used for storing genetic information.

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