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What is the primary function of a ribosome?
What is the primary function of a ribosome?
During which stage of the cell cycle is DNA replicated?
During which stage of the cell cycle is DNA replicated?
What type of transport mechanism involves the movement of two substances in the same direction across a cell membrane?
What type of transport mechanism involves the movement of two substances in the same direction across a cell membrane?
Which process transforms RNA sequences into protein sequences?
Which process transforms RNA sequences into protein sequences?
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What role do sodium-potassium pumps play in a cell?
What role do sodium-potassium pumps play in a cell?
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What is a key characteristic of tight junctions?
What is a key characteristic of tight junctions?
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What does signal transduction refer to?
What does signal transduction refer to?
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What are sister chromatids?
What are sister chromatids?
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What is the role of a centriole in a cell?
What is the role of a centriole in a cell?
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Which process describes the division of the cytoplasm during cell division?
Which process describes the division of the cytoplasm during cell division?
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What function do channel proteins serve in a cell membrane?
What function do channel proteins serve in a cell membrane?
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Which of the following best describes a chemical synapse?
Which of the following best describes a chemical synapse?
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What is true about chromatin in a cell?
What is true about chromatin in a cell?
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What role do cyclic AMP and cyclic GMP serve in cellular processes?
What role do cyclic AMP and cyclic GMP serve in cellular processes?
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Which structure is specifically involved in the attachment of sister chromatids during cell division?
Which structure is specifically involved in the attachment of sister chromatids during cell division?
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What is the main function of cilia on cells?
What is the main function of cilia on cells?
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What is the primary function of the nucleolus within a cell?
What is the primary function of the nucleolus within a cell?
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During which phase of mitosis does the nuclear envelope break down?
During which phase of mitosis does the nuclear envelope break down?
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What distinguishes a polar molecule from a nonpolar molecule?
What distinguishes a polar molecule from a nonpolar molecule?
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Which type of transport mechanism requires energy directly from ATP?
Which type of transport mechanism requires energy directly from ATP?
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What is the main purpose of receptor-mediated endocytosis?
What is the main purpose of receptor-mediated endocytosis?
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What does osmolarity specifically measure in a solution?
What does osmolarity specifically measure in a solution?
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What term describes the effect of proteins in a solution on osmotic pressure?
What term describes the effect of proteins in a solution on osmotic pressure?
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What is the resting membrane potential primarily related to?
What is the resting membrane potential primarily related to?
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Study Notes
Cellular Specialization
- Cells become specialized through differentiation or maturation
- Eight specialized cellular functions: movement, conductivity, metabolic absorption, secretion, excretion, respiration, reproduction, and communication
Cellular Structure and Components
- Eukaryotic cells have three main components: plasma membrane, cytoplasm, and intracellular organelles
- Nucleus, the largest organelle, controls genetic information and cellular division
- Cytoplasm (cytosol) is the aqueous solution that fills the space between the nucleus and plasma membrane
- Organelles are enclosed in biological membranes and suspended in the cytoplasm
Endoplasmic Reticulum (ER)
- Network of tubular channels (cisternae) extending through the outer nuclear membrane
- Responsible for protein and lipid synthesis, transport, and protein folding, and stress sensing
Golgi Complex
- Network of smooth membranes and vesicles near the nucleus
- Processes and packages proteins into secretory vesicles for intracellular and extracellular destinations
Lysosomes
- Sac-like structures from the Golgi complex, containing digestive enzymes
- Digest cellular substances (amino acids, fatty acids, carbohydrates)
- Also have a role in nutrient-dependent signal transduction, mediating cell functions like sensing nutrients, adapting to metabolism, and quality control of proteins and organelles
Peroxisomes
- Similar to lysosomes but contain oxidative enzymes (catalase, urate oxidase)
Mitochondria
- Found in abundance in most cells
- Involved in cellular respiration and energy production
- Enzymes in the inner membrane generate ATP, the cell's main energy currency
Cytosol
- Liquid portion of cytoplasm
- Site of intermediary metabolism (enzymatic reactions), ribosomal protein synthesis, and storage of carbohydrates, fat, and secretory vesicles
Cytoskeleton
- Internal skeleton composed of protein filaments (microtubules, actin filaments)
- Provides structural support and movement
Plasma Membrane
- Encloses the cell and controls substance movement
- Lipid bilayer structure with proteins responsible for various functions (receptors, pores, transport channels, enzymes, markers, adhesion molecules)
Membrane Proteins
- Essential for membrane function
- Recognition and binding units (for materials entering/exiting)
- Transport channels
- Active pumps
- Cell surface markers
- Adhesion molecules
- Catalysts for chemical reactions
Protein Synthesis and Transport
- Proteins are made of amino acid chains (polypeptides)
- Proteins move between compartments via gated transport, protein translocation or vesicular transport
- Maintaining the balance of protein synthesis, folding, and degradation (proteostasis) is crucial for cellular health
Cellular Receptors
- Protein molecules on the plasma membrane, cytoplasm, or nucleus
- Recognize and bind to smaller molecules (ligands)
- Initiates cellular signaling cascade
Cell-to-Cell Adhesions
- Formed on plasma membranes enabling tissues/organ formation
- Three mechanisms: extracellular matrix, cell adhesion molecules (CAMs), specialized cell junctions (desmosomes, tight junctions, gap junctions)
Cellular Communication
- Cell communication occurs via three main ways
- Display of plasma membrane receptors impacting itself or other cells
- Activate membrane-bound signaling molecules impacting intracellular receptors
- Forming protein channels (gap junctions) connecting adjacent cells
Signal Transduction
- Conversion of extracellular signals to intracellular responses
- Pathways have multiple functions including signal transfer, amplification, distribution, and modulation
- Examples include cAMP and Ca++ second messenger pathways
Cellular Metabolism
- Chemical tasks necessary for cellular function
- Anabolism (energy-demanding synthesis reactions)
- Catabolism (energy-releasing breakdown reactions)
- ATP is the energy-transferring molecule
Membrane Transport
- Cell survival/growth necessitates constant molecule exchange with the environment
- Simple diffusion of small molecules (O₂, CO₂) across the lipid bilayer
- Specialized membrane transport proteins crucial for transporting other molecules (transporters, channels)
- Active transport requires energy expenditure (e.g., to move large molecules or against concentration gradients)
- Includes passive transport through pores and active transport using energy like ATP
Cellular Reproduction (Cell Cycle)
- Essential for life's continuity
- Continual cell growth and division
- Involves both nuclear division (mitosis) and cytoplasmic division (cytokinesis)
- Interphase, a stage of cellular life, is when cells mature and can divide.
- Cell cycle steps (G1, S, G2, M) involve specific processes like DNA synthesis.
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Test your understanding of cellular specialization, structure, and the roles of organelles such as the endoplasmic reticulum and Golgi complex. This quiz covers the essential functions and components of eukaryotic cells crucial for life. Prepare to explore topics like differentiation, organelle function, and cellular communication.
