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What is the primary component of cell membranes?
What is the primary component of cell membranes?
- Proteins
- Nucleic acids
- Phospholipids (correct)
- Carbohydrates
What structure is responsible for protein synthesis in the cell?
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?
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?
Which process is essential for the segregation of chromosomes during cell division?
What is the primary function of ATP in cellular metabolism?
What is the primary function of ATP in cellular metabolism?
What is the primary component of all organic molecules?
What is the primary component of all organic molecules?
What is the function of ribosomal RNA (rRNA) within the cell?
What is the function of ribosomal RNA (rRNA) within the cell?
What is the movement of water across a semi-permeable membrane described as?
What is the movement of water across a semi-permeable membrane described as?
What is the primary role of covalent bonds in chemistry?
What is the primary role of covalent bonds in chemistry?
What makes water an excellent solvent in biological systems?
What makes water an excellent solvent in biological systems?
What are nucleotides composed of?
What are nucleotides composed of?
What is the primary function of phospholipids in cell membranes?
What is the primary function of phospholipids in cell membranes?
What is the primary function of DNA in the cell?
What is the primary function of DNA in the cell?
What are enzymes primarily responsible for in the cell?
What are enzymes primarily responsible for in the cell?
What are amino acids the building blocks of?
What are amino acids the building blocks of?
Which molecule is the primary source of energy in cellular metabolism?
Which molecule is the primary source of energy in cellular metabolism?
What is the primary electron donor in photosynthesis?
What is the primary electron donor in photosynthesis?
Which process involves the conversion of light energy into chemical energy?
Which process involves the conversion of light energy into chemical energy?
What is the role of ATP synthase in cellular respiration?
What is the role of ATP synthase in cellular respiration?
What is the primary role of NADH in cellular respiration?
What is the primary role of NADH in cellular respiration?
Where does the oxygen released during photosynthesis come from?
Where does the oxygen released during photosynthesis come from?
What is the process of fixing carbon dioxide into organic compounds known as?
What is the process of fixing carbon dioxide into organic compounds known as?
What is the main difference between anaerobic respiration and aerobic respiration?
What is the main difference between anaerobic respiration and aerobic respiration?
What is the primary function of NAD+ in cellular metabolism?
What is the primary function of NAD+ in cellular metabolism?
What does metabolism refer to?
What does metabolism refer to?
Which process allows some cells to obtain energy in the absence of oxygen?
Which process allows some cells to obtain energy in the absence of oxygen?
What does anabolism refer to?
What does anabolism refer to?
What is the common energy currency in the cell?
What is the common energy currency in the cell?
Which of the following is true about RNA in cells?
Which of the following is true about RNA in cells?
Where are carbohydrates typically stored in animal cells?
Where are carbohydrates typically stored in animal cells?
What determines the primary structure of a protein?
What determines the primary structure of a protein?
What is the main role of enzymes in biochemical reactions?
What is the main role of enzymes in biochemical reactions?
What is the main reason for water's high specific heat?
What is the main reason for water's high specific heat?
Which of the following is an example of a monosaccharide?
Which of the following is an example of a monosaccharide?
How do lipids differ from other macromolecules?
How do lipids differ from other macromolecules?
In what way does a nucleoside differ from a nucleotide?
In what way does a nucleoside differ from a nucleotide?
Why is the tertiary structure of a protein important?
Why is the tertiary structure of a protein important?
What are proteins composed of?
What are proteins composed of?
What does the amphipathic nature of phospholipids refer to?
What does the amphipathic nature of phospholipids refer to?
What does the cell theory state?
What does the cell theory state?
What is the primary role of DNA in cells?
What is the primary role of DNA in cells?
Which microscope is best for studying the detailed structure of the surface of a cell?
Which microscope is best for studying the detailed structure of the surface of a cell?
What is the fundamental property of cells?
What is the fundamental property of cells?
What is the commonly used term for the mitochondrion due to its function?
What is the commonly used term for the mitochondrion due to its function?
Which model describes the cell membrane as a dynamic structure with a mixture of lipids and proteins?
Which model describes the cell membrane as a dynamic structure with a mixture of lipids and proteins?
What enables a single gene to code for multiple proteins in eukaryotic gene expression?
What enables a single gene to code for multiple proteins in eukaryotic gene expression?
Which enzyme is responsible for unwinding the double helix in DNA replication?
Which enzyme is responsible for unwinding the double helix in DNA replication?
What is the theory that states all living things are composed of cells?
What is the theory that states all living things are composed of cells?
What are cellular membranes primarily composed of?
What are cellular membranes primarily composed of?
Which type of cells lack a defined nucleus and membrane-bound organelles?
Which type of cells lack a defined nucleus and membrane-bound organelles?
What is the smallest entity considered to be alive according to the cell theory?
What is the smallest entity considered to be alive according to the cell theory?
Which type of microscope is best for visualizing internal cell structures and organelles?
Which type of microscope is best for visualizing internal cell structures and organelles?
What molecule serves as the primary energy currency in cells?
What molecule serves as the primary energy currency in cells?
Which process is essential for the segregation of chromosomes during cell division?
Which process is essential for the segregation of chromosomes during cell division?
Which type of protein structure is characterized by the sequence of amino acids?
Which type of protein structure is characterized by the sequence of amino acids?
What is the theory that describes the origin of eukaryotic cells from prokaryotic organisms known as?
What is the theory that describes the origin of eukaryotic cells from prokaryotic organisms known as?
Which microscope is best for studying the detailed structure of the surface of a cell?
Which microscope is best for studying the detailed structure of the surface of a cell?
What is the theory that states all living things are composed of cells known as?
What is the theory that states all living things are composed of cells known as?
What is the commonly used term for the mitochondrion due to its function?
What is the commonly used term for the mitochondrion due to its function?
What is the primary role of NADH in cellular respiration?
What is the primary role of NADH in cellular respiration?
What is the main difference between anaerobic respiration and aerobic respiration?
What is the main difference between anaerobic respiration and aerobic respiration?
What is the process of fixing carbon dioxide into organic compounds known as?
What is the process of fixing carbon dioxide into organic compounds known as?
What is the common energy currency in the cell?
What is the common energy currency in the cell?
What is the primary role of the cell membrane?
What is the primary role of the cell membrane?
What is the main function of NADH in cellular respiration?
What is the main function of NADH in cellular respiration?
What is the primary electron donor in photosynthesis?
What is the primary electron donor in photosynthesis?
What is the amphipathic nature of phospholipids referring to?
What is the amphipathic nature of phospholipids referring to?
What is the primary function of NAD+ in cellular metabolism?
What is the primary function of NAD+ in cellular metabolism?
What is the primary role of covalent bonds in chemistry?
What is the primary role of covalent bonds in chemistry?
What does the amphipathic nature of phospholipids refer to?
What does the amphipathic nature of phospholipids refer to?
What are nucleotides composed of?
What are nucleotides composed of?
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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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