Questions and Answers
What structure digests macromolecules, microorganisms, and old or damaged organelles?
Where is the glycocalyx located?
outside the cell wall
Identify the types of membrane-bound organelles.
Golgi apparatus, mitochondrion, lysosome, peroxisome, rough endoplasmic reticulum
Identify the types of nonmembrane-bound organelles.
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What does the cytoskeleton include?
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What is the location of the reaction on an enzyme?
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Which factors will affect the rate of diffusion?
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Which molecule is most likely to cause osmosis in the body?
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What term describes nuclear division?
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During which phase do sister chromatids begin to separate?
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During _____________ the chromosomes become visible and condense.
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In _____________ the chromosomes uncoil as the nuclear envelope starts to form.
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During ____________ the double-stranded chromosomes line up along the equator of the cell.
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During ___________ the sister chromatids separate and move away from each other.
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Study Notes
Plasma Membrane and Cytoskeleton
- Structures of the plasma membrane include phospholipids, cholesterol, proteins, and carbohydrates.
- Cytoskeleton components are critical for maintaining cell shape and enabling movement; includes microfilaments, intermediate filaments, and microtubules.
Membranous Organelles
- Membranous organelles are essential for various cellular functions; examples include the Golgi apparatus, mitochondrion, lysosome, peroxisome, and rough endoplasmic reticulum.
Nuclear Structures and Ribosomes
- The nucleus houses genetic material and is surrounded by a nuclear envelope.
- Ribosomes, which can be free in the cytoplasm or attached to the rough endoplasmic reticulum, are vital for protein synthesis.
Plasma Membrane Lipids
- Types of plasma membrane lipids include phospholipids and cholesterol.
- Phospholipids have a hydrophilic head and hydrophobic tail, while cholesterol helps stabilize membrane fluidity.
Plasma Membrane Proteins
- Various types of plasma membrane proteins serve crucial roles: channel proteins facilitate transport, while receptor proteins interact with signaling molecules.
Glycocalyx
- Glycocalyx is located on the outer surface of the plasma membrane.
- Functions include protection, immunity to infection, and playing a role in cell recognition.
Transmission Electron Micrographs (TEM)
- Highlighted structures in TEM images reveal cellular architecture, such as organelles like mitochrondria and nuclei.
Membrane Carbohydrates
- Glycocalyx is a major type of membrane carbohydrate.
- Functions include mediating cell signaling and providing transplant compatibility.
Functionality of Membrane Components
- Membrane lipids provide structure and fluidity; cholesterol predominantly composes the plasma membrane.
- Membrane proteins' enzymatic activities and receptor functions are essential for communication and metabolism within the cell.
Lysosomes
- Lysosomes digest macromolecules, microorganisms, and old or damaged organelles, acting as the cell's waste disposal system.
Enzymatic Reactions
- The active site is where biochemical reactions occur on enzymes, key for specificity and efficiency of catalysis.
Factors Affecting Diffusion
- Diffusion rate is influenced by temperature, concentration gradient, and molecule size.
Osmosis in the Body
- Proteins are significant in driving osmosis, influencing fluid balance across cell membranes.
Mitosis
- Mitosis is the process of nuclear division which leads to the formation of two daughter nuclei.
Phases of Mitosis
- Prophase: Chromosomes condense and become visible.
- Metaphase: Double-stranded chromosomes align at the cell equator.
- Anaphase: Sister chromatids separate and move to opposite poles.
- Telophase: Chromosomes uncoil and the nuclear envelope begins to reform.
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Explore the essential structures and functions of the plasma membrane, cytoskeleton, and various membranous organelles. This quiz covers key components like phospholipids, proteins, and the nucleus's role in cellular activities. Test your knowledge of cell biology concepts and their significance in cellular function.
