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What is one of the primary functions of the smooth endoplasmic reticulum (smooth ER)?
What is one of the primary functions of the smooth endoplasmic reticulum (smooth ER)?
- RNA transcription
- Lipid synthesis (correct)
- Protein synthesis
- DNA replication
Which type of ribosomes produce proteins to be exported out of the cell?
Which type of ribosomes produce proteins to be exported out of the cell?
- Mitochondrial ribosomes
- Cytosolic ribosomes
- Bound ribosomes (correct)
- Free ribosomes
What is the primary role of the Golgi apparatus?
What is the primary role of the Golgi apparatus?
- Store genetic information
- Synthesize DNA
- Digest organic molecules
- Modify and package proteins (correct)
Which function is NOT performed by lysosomes?
Which function is NOT performed by lysosomes?
What is the main function of mitochondria?
What is the main function of mitochondria?
How do free ribosomes differ from attached ribosomes?
How do free ribosomes differ from attached ribosomes?
What type of enzymes do lysosomes contain?
What type of enzymes do lysosomes contain?
What is a characteristic feature of mitochondria?
What is a characteristic feature of mitochondria?
What role do carrier proteins play in a cell membrane?
What role do carrier proteins play in a cell membrane?
What is the function of channel proteins?
What is the function of channel proteins?
Which process describes the movement of water across a selectively permeable membrane?
Which process describes the movement of water across a selectively permeable membrane?
What primarily determines the selectively permeable nature of a cell membrane?
What primarily determines the selectively permeable nature of a cell membrane?
During diffusion, solute molecules move from areas of _____ concentration to areas of _____ concentration.
During diffusion, solute molecules move from areas of _____ concentration to areas of _____ concentration.
What type of molecules cannot diffuse directly through the lipid bilayer of the cell membrane?
What type of molecules cannot diffuse directly through the lipid bilayer of the cell membrane?
How does facilitated diffusion differ from regular diffusion?
How does facilitated diffusion differ from regular diffusion?
Which of the following correctly defines a solute?
Which of the following correctly defines a solute?
What is the primary function of phagocytosis in the body?
What is the primary function of phagocytosis in the body?
What occurs to an erythrocyte placed in a hypotonic solution?
What occurs to an erythrocyte placed in a hypotonic solution?
Which of the following correctly describes pinocytosis?
Which of the following correctly describes pinocytosis?
In a hypertonic solution, what process do red blood cells undergo?
In a hypertonic solution, what process do red blood cells undergo?
What is the main difference between phagocytosis and pinocytosis?
What is the main difference between phagocytosis and pinocytosis?
Which of the following defines active transport?
Which of the following defines active transport?
What term encompasses both phagocytosis and pinocytosis?
What term encompasses both phagocytosis and pinocytosis?
How is material transported out of a cell?
How is material transported out of a cell?
What distinguishes active transport from diffusion?
What distinguishes active transport from diffusion?
What is phagocytosis?
What is phagocytosis?
What role does diffusion play in cellular processes?
What role does diffusion play in cellular processes?
Which cell process is illustrated as a mechanism for absorbing extracellular fluid?
Which cell process is illustrated as a mechanism for absorbing extracellular fluid?
What happens to water molecules in isotonic solutions?
What happens to water molecules in isotonic solutions?
Which process requires cellular energy?
Which process requires cellular energy?
What happens to the vesicle formed during phagocytosis?
What happens to the vesicle formed during phagocytosis?
What is crenation in red blood cells?
What is crenation in red blood cells?
What is the role of facilitated diffusion in cellular function?
What is the role of facilitated diffusion in cellular function?
What is the primary importance of osmosis in human cells?
What is the primary importance of osmosis in human cells?
Why do cells need to perform active transport?
Why do cells need to perform active transport?
How does the introduction of sodium ions (Na+) into a cell influence osmosis?
How does the introduction of sodium ions (Na+) into a cell influence osmosis?
What mechanism does a cell use to import potassium ions (K+)?
What mechanism does a cell use to import potassium ions (K+)?
What is the function of phagocytosis in human physiology?
What is the function of phagocytosis in human physiology?
What drives the passive process of osmosis?
What drives the passive process of osmosis?
Why is the cell membrane considered 'leaky' to potassium ions?
Why is the cell membrane considered 'leaky' to potassium ions?
Study Notes
Erythrocyte Behavior in Solutions
- In a hypotonic solution, water enters erythrocytes via osmosis, potentially causing them to burst, a process known as hemolysis.
- In a hypertonic solution, water moves out of erythrocytes, leading to dehydration and shrinkage called crenation.
- In an isotonic solution, water movement is balanced, resulting in no net gain or loss of water, keeping cells the same size.
Active Transport Mechanisms
- Active transport moves solutes against their concentration gradient, from low to high concentration, requiring cellular energy.
- In phagocytosis, cells engulf large solid materials, forming a vesicle that transports the material inside.
- Pinocytosis involves the uptake of extracellular fluid and small solutes, forming a vesicle, and is a common cellular activity.
Ribosomes and Protein Synthesis
- Ribosomes are essential for protein synthesis; they can be free (in cytoplasm) or attached (to the endoplasmic reticulum).
- Free ribosomes produce proteins for immediate use, while attached ribosomes synthesize proteins for export, cell membrane functions, or use within organelles.
Golgi Apparatus Function
- The Golgi apparatus modifies, packages, and distributes proteins synthesized by ribosomes to their final destinations inside or outside the cell.
Lysosomes Role
- Lysosomes contain digestive enzymes to breakdown organic molecules, bacteria, and old organelles, playing a critical role in cellular waste management and autolysis.
Mitochondria and ATP Production
- Mitochondria are the powerhouses of the cell, responsible for cellular respiration, converting glucose into ATP through its double-membraned structure.
Selective Permeability of Membranes
- Carrier proteins bind to specific solutes for transport across membranes, while channel proteins create hydrophilic pathways for solute movement, ensuring membrane selectivity.
Passive Transport Processes
- Diffusion allows solutes to move from high to low concentration areas and is vital for gas exchange in the lungs and cellular transport.
- Facilitated diffusion aids in the transport of large or charged molecules across the membrane, especially in nerve impulse transmission.
- Osmosis is the passive movement of water crucial for maintaining cellular pressure, indirectly regulated by the cell controlling solute concentrations via active transport.
Importance of Active Transport
- Active transport maintains necessary nutrient concentrations inside cells, balancing ion concentrations against diffusion effects, critical for normal physiological functions.
- Cells use energy to regulate the levels of sodium (Na+) and potassium (K+) ions, crucial for cellular activities; Na+ is more concentrated outside, while K+ is higher inside cells.
Phagocytosis in Humans
- Phagocytosis is essential for immune response, allowing cells to eliminate unwanted materials and pathogens.
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Test your knowledge on osmosis and the effects it has on erythrocytes. This quiz focuses on the concepts of hypotonic solutions, cell lysis, and hemolysis. Understand how water movement can impact cell integrity and function.
