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Archaea are known to live only in environments without extreme conditions.
Archaea are known to live only in environments without extreme conditions.
False
Name one example of a methanogen.
Name one example of a methanogen.
Methanobrevibacter smithii
The domain that includes animals, plants, fungi, and protozoa is called __________.
The domain that includes animals, plants, fungi, and protozoa is called __________.
Eukarya
Match the domains with their characteristics:
Match the domains with their characteristics:
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What term did Robert Hooke coin while discussing the structure of cork?
What term did Robert Hooke coin while discussing the structure of cork?
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Antonie van Leeuwenhoek was primarily interested in studying plant anatomy.
Antonie van Leeuwenhoek was primarily interested in studying plant anatomy.
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In what year did Robert Hooke publish his important work, Micrographia?
In what year did Robert Hooke publish his important work, Micrographia?
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Antonie van Leeuwenhoek is known as the father of __________.
Antonie van Leeuwenhoek is known as the father of __________.
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Match the scientists with their contributions to cell biology:
Match the scientists with their contributions to cell biology:
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Which of the following was NOT a type of specimen observed by Robert Hooke?
Which of the following was NOT a type of specimen observed by Robert Hooke?
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Robert Hooke and Antonie van Leeuwenhoek were contemporaries.
Robert Hooke and Antonie van Leeuwenhoek were contemporaries.
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What was Antonie van Leeuwenhoek's primary instrument for his observations?
What was Antonie van Leeuwenhoek's primary instrument for his observations?
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Who first stated the cell theory?
Who first stated the cell theory?
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All living organisms consist of multiple cells according to the cell theory.
All living organisms consist of multiple cells according to the cell theory.
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What does the phrase 'omnis cellula e cellula' mean?
What does the phrase 'omnis cellula e cellula' mean?
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The three tenets of the cell theory are: 1) All living organisms are composed of one or more cells, 2) The cell is the basic unit of structure and organization in organisms, and 3) Cells arise from __________.
The three tenets of the cell theory are: 1) All living organisms are composed of one or more cells, 2) The cell is the basic unit of structure and organization in organisms, and 3) Cells arise from __________.
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Which of the following contains a nucleus?
Which of the following contains a nucleus?
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Match the following scientists with their contributions to cell theory:
Match the following scientists with their contributions to cell theory:
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Virchow made a significant contribution to cell theory by claiming that all cell tissues originate from a fluid called blastema.
Virchow made a significant contribution to cell theory by claiming that all cell tissues originate from a fluid called blastema.
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The three domains of life include Bacteria, Archaea, and __________.
The three domains of life include Bacteria, Archaea, and __________.
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Which of the following best describes prokaryotic cells?
Which of the following best describes prokaryotic cells?
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Which type of organism is classified under the Domain Archaea?
Which type of organism is classified under the Domain Archaea?
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In which Domain would you classify a typical mushroom?
In which Domain would you classify a typical mushroom?
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What is a common characteristic of eukaryotic cells compared to prokaryotic cells?
What is a common characteristic of eukaryotic cells compared to prokaryotic cells?
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Which of the following statements is true regarding organisms in Domain Bacteria?
Which of the following statements is true regarding organisms in Domain Bacteria?
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What does cell biology primarily study?
What does cell biology primarily study?
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Who is credited with coining the term 'cell'?
Who is credited with coining the term 'cell'?
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What significant observation did Antonie van Leeuwenhoek make in 1676?
What significant observation did Antonie van Leeuwenhoek make in 1676?
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What was one of the important discoveries made by van Leeuwenhoek related to reproduction?
What was one of the important discoveries made by van Leeuwenhoek related to reproduction?
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What type of organisms can cell biology encompass?
What type of organisms can cell biology encompass?
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What is one aspect cell biology does NOT study?
What is one aspect cell biology does NOT study?
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In what field did Robert Hooke conduct significant research?
In what field did Robert Hooke conduct significant research?
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How did Antonie van Leeuwenhoek first encounter magnifying glasses?
How did Antonie van Leeuwenhoek first encounter magnifying glasses?
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What important concept did Matthias Schleiden contribute to biology?
What important concept did Matthias Schleiden contribute to biology?
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Which statement best describes Rudolf Virchow's contribution to cell theory?
Which statement best describes Rudolf Virchow's contribution to cell theory?
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What was the major flaw in Virchow's earlier explanation for cell reproduction?
What was the major flaw in Virchow's earlier explanation for cell reproduction?
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How did Theodor Schwann contribute to cell theory?
How did Theodor Schwann contribute to cell theory?
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Which of the following is NOT one of the three tenets of cell theory?
Which of the following is NOT one of the three tenets of cell theory?
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What defines prokaryotic cells compared to eukaryotic cells?
What defines prokaryotic cells compared to eukaryotic cells?
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How did Hooke's observations differ from those of Schleiden?
How did Hooke's observations differ from those of Schleiden?
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What are the three domains of life as classified in the modern biological hierarchy?
What are the three domains of life as classified in the modern biological hierarchy?
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What effect do increased levels of unsaturated hydrocarbon chains have on membrane fluidity?
What effect do increased levels of unsaturated hydrocarbon chains have on membrane fluidity?
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Which of the following is NOT a major function of membrane proteins?
Which of the following is NOT a major function of membrane proteins?
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Lipid rafts are important for which of the following functions?
Lipid rafts are important for which of the following functions?
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What type of movement between phospholipids in the bilayer is most commonly observed?
What type of movement between phospholipids in the bilayer is most commonly observed?
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How does cholesterol affect the fluidity of cell membranes at physiological temperatures?
How does cholesterol affect the fluidity of cell membranes at physiological temperatures?
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Which class of membrane proteins is primarily involved in catalyzing biochemical reactions?
Which class of membrane proteins is primarily involved in catalyzing biochemical reactions?
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What common characteristic do flippase, floppase, and scramblase share?
What common characteristic do flippase, floppase, and scramblase share?
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Which factor does NOT influence the fluidity of the membrane?
Which factor does NOT influence the fluidity of the membrane?
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What is the primary role of the cell cortex in cellular functions?
What is the primary role of the cell cortex in cellular functions?
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Which structure is primarily responsible for maintaining the shape of red blood cells?
Which structure is primarily responsible for maintaining the shape of red blood cells?
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What is one of the main functions of the glycocalyx on the extracellular side of the plasma membrane?
What is one of the main functions of the glycocalyx on the extracellular side of the plasma membrane?
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What effect does the binding of lipid molecules have on membrane proteins?
What effect does the binding of lipid molecules have on membrane proteins?
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How would a mutation in the spectrin protein affect red blood cells?
How would a mutation in the spectrin protein affect red blood cells?
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Which of the following accurately describes the fluidity of cell membranes?
Which of the following accurately describes the fluidity of cell membranes?
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What is one primary function of membrane proteins?
What is one primary function of membrane proteins?
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Which type of membrane protein extends across the bilayer and may function as channels or transporters?
Which type of membrane protein extends across the bilayer and may function as channels or transporters?
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What is an example of a mechanism for transporting substances across membranes?
What is an example of a mechanism for transporting substances across membranes?
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Which component is NOT a major class of membrane lipids?
Which component is NOT a major class of membrane lipids?
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What are lipid rafts primarily composed of?
What are lipid rafts primarily composed of?
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How do amphipathic molecules behave in a bilayer structure?
How do amphipathic molecules behave in a bilayer structure?
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Which type of phospholipid is characterized by a polar head group containing phosphoserine?
Which type of phospholipid is characterized by a polar head group containing phosphoserine?
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What is the primary function of the cell cortex?
What is the primary function of the cell cortex?
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What effect does a mutation in spectrin have on red blood cells?
What effect does a mutation in spectrin have on red blood cells?
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Which components make up the glycocalyx found on the extracellular side of the plasma membrane?
Which components make up the glycocalyx found on the extracellular side of the plasma membrane?
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What role does the glycocalyx play in the immune system?
What role does the glycocalyx play in the immune system?
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Lipid-anchored membrane proteins are characterized by what feature?
Lipid-anchored membrane proteins are characterized by what feature?
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Which type of integral membrane protein contains no transmembrane domains?
Which type of integral membrane protein contains no transmembrane domains?
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What is a characteristic feature of multipass proteins?
What is a characteristic feature of multipass proteins?
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What type of amino acids are typically found in regions outside of the membrane for integral membrane proteins?
What type of amino acids are typically found in regions outside of the membrane for integral membrane proteins?
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What method is commonly used for isolating membrane-bound proteins?
What method is commonly used for isolating membrane-bound proteins?
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Which of the following best describes the bonding of peripheral membrane proteins to membrane surfaces?
Which of the following best describes the bonding of peripheral membrane proteins to membrane surfaces?
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Which class of integral membrane proteins can consist of multiple distinct polypeptides?
Which class of integral membrane proteins can consist of multiple distinct polypeptides?
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Which amino acid composition is typical in alpha helices found in multipass proteins?
Which amino acid composition is typical in alpha helices found in multipass proteins?
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What is the critical micelle concentration (CMC) related to in the context of detergents?
What is the critical micelle concentration (CMC) related to in the context of detergents?
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What primarily contributes to the fluidity of the cell membrane?
What primarily contributes to the fluidity of the cell membrane?
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What is the primary purpose of membranes in cell biology?
What is the primary purpose of membranes in cell biology?
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Which type of membrane protein serves to anchor the plasma membrane to the cytoskeleton?
Which type of membrane protein serves to anchor the plasma membrane to the cytoskeleton?
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Which of the following correctly describes the fluid mosaic model of cell membranes?
Which of the following correctly describes the fluid mosaic model of cell membranes?
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Which class of lipids is NOT a major component of cell membranes?
Which class of lipids is NOT a major component of cell membranes?
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What is a characteristic function of lipid rafts in cell membranes?
What is a characteristic function of lipid rafts in cell membranes?
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How do flippase, floppase, and scramblase contribute to membrane dynamics?
How do flippase, floppase, and scramblase contribute to membrane dynamics?
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What is the role of phospholipids in membrane structure?
What is the role of phospholipids in membrane structure?
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What happens to membrane fluidity when the length of phospholipid hydrocarbon chains increases?
What happens to membrane fluidity when the length of phospholipid hydrocarbon chains increases?
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Which type of lipid is characterized by having two hydrocarbon chains and a polar head group?
Which type of lipid is characterized by having two hydrocarbon chains and a polar head group?
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What characteristic does NOT pertain to cell membranes?
What characteristic does NOT pertain to cell membranes?
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Which statement about phospholipid movement in the membrane is accurate?
Which statement about phospholipid movement in the membrane is accurate?
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How does the presence of cholesterol affect the fluidity of cell membranes at physiological temperatures?
How does the presence of cholesterol affect the fluidity of cell membranes at physiological temperatures?
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Which of the following statements about membrane proteins is incorrect?
Which of the following statements about membrane proteins is incorrect?
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In which of the following membrane functions are receptor proteins primarily involved?
In which of the following membrane functions are receptor proteins primarily involved?
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How does cholesterol influence the fluidity of cell membranes?
How does cholesterol influence the fluidity of cell membranes?
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Study Notes
Cell Biology Overview
- Cell biology, also known as cytology, is a branch of biology focusing on the structure, function, and behavior of cells, the basic unit of life.
- It examines cell properties, metabolic activities, signaling pathways, the cell cycle, chemical composition, and interactions with the environment.
- Analysis occurs at both microscopic and molecular levels, encompassing both prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells.
Robert Hooke
- Robert Hooke, a 17th-century English scientist, is considered a "Renaissance Man" for his contributions across various scientific fields, including astronomy, physics, and biology.
- His significant publication, Micrographia (1665), documents microscopic observations.
- Hooke coined the term "cell" while studying the structure of cork.
- Hooke also accurately identified fossils as remnants of once-living organisms.
- He detailed observations of various objects, including insects, feathers, and snowflakes, using a microscope.
Antonie van Leeuwenhoek
- Antonie van Leeuwenhoek was a 17th-century Dutch textile merchant who later became a pioneering microscopist.
- He constructed over 500 microscopes and used them for observations, leading to the discovery of microorganisms.
- In 1676, van Leeuwenhoek described tiny organisms (bacteria) in water, marking a significant step in microbiology.
- His study of sperm and the fertilization process introduced the novel idea of sperm penetrating the egg at fertilization.
Cell Theory Development
- Matthias Schleiden, a botanist, recognized the fundamental role of cells in living organisms. His work, Contributions to Phytogenesis (1838), established the importance of cells in plant life, proposing all plants are composed of cells.
- Theodor Schwann, a zoologist, further extended the theory to animals in 1839, in Microscopical Researches.
- Rudolf Virchow, a physician, refined the cell theory in 1855, famously stating "omnis cellula e cellula" (every cell arises from another cell). This clarified that cells originate from preexisting cells, not from a non-cellular substance.
Three Tenets of Cell Theory
- All living organisms are composed of one or more cells.
- The cell is the basic unit of structure and organization in organisms.
- Cells arise from pre-existing cells.
Modern Cell Classification
- Cells are now classified into three domains: Bacteria, Archaea, and Eukarya.
- Prokaryotes (Bacteria and Archaea) lack a nucleus.
- Eukaryotes (Eukarya) possess a nucleus.
Prokaryotic Cell Structure
- Prokaryotic cells are characterized by their simple structure.
- Typical components include a plasma membrane, cell wall, DNA contained in a nucleoid region, ribosomes, and sometimes flagella or fimbriae/pili.
Bacteria Domain Examples
- Escherichia coli, Streptococcus species, Salmonella species, and Bacillus species are examples of bacteria.
Archaea Domain Examples
- Methanogens (obtaining energy from hydrogen and converting CO₂ into methane), halophiles (habiting extremely salty environments), and thermophiles (existing in acidic hot springs) are examples of archaea.
Eukaryotic Cell Structure
- Eukaryotic cells are more complex and larger than prokaryotic cells.
- Various membrane-bound organelles, a nucleus, and other specialized structures are characteristic features.
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Explore the fundamentals of cell biology, including its structure, functions, and the significant contributions of Robert Hooke. Learn about the foundational concepts of cells as the basic units of life and Hooke's pioneering work in microscopy and his role in naming cells. This quiz covers both prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells as well as historical scientific discoveries.
