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What is the primary function of the sodium-potassium pump?
What is the primary function of the sodium-potassium pump?
Which of the following is NOT a type of endocytosis?
Which of the following is NOT a type of endocytosis?
What is the difference between smooth and rough endoplasmic reticulum?
What is the difference between smooth and rough endoplasmic reticulum?
Which of the following is TRUE about a hypotonic solution?
Which of the following is TRUE about a hypotonic solution?
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Which of these organelles is NOT found in the eukaryotic cell represented in the diagram?
Which of these organelles is NOT found in the eukaryotic cell represented in the diagram?
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What is the main role of the Golgi apparatus in a eukaryotic cell?
What is the main role of the Golgi apparatus in a eukaryotic cell?
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What is the role of the ribosomes located on the rough endoplasmic reticulum?
What is the role of the ribosomes located on the rough endoplasmic reticulum?
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Which of the following processes involves a cell taking in large particles, such as bacteria or cell debris?
Which of the following processes involves a cell taking in large particles, such as bacteria or cell debris?
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What is not a function of the smooth endoplasmic reticulum?
What is not a function of the smooth endoplasmic reticulum?
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Which statement about the Golgi apparatus is true?
Which statement about the Golgi apparatus is true?
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What key role do mitochondria play in a cell?
What key role do mitochondria play in a cell?
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What structure aids in the maintenance of cell shape and movement?
What structure aids in the maintenance of cell shape and movement?
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What is the primary role of peroxisomes?
What is the primary role of peroxisomes?
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What component of the nucleus helps in compacting DNA?
What component of the nucleus helps in compacting DNA?
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What characterizes the polar phosphate 'head' of a phospholipid?
What characterizes the polar phosphate 'head' of a phospholipid?
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Which organelle is responsible for producing lysosomes?
Which organelle is responsible for producing lysosomes?
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Which component of the phospholipid bilayer primarily helps facilitate the transport of substances across the membrane?
Which component of the phospholipid bilayer primarily helps facilitate the transport of substances across the membrane?
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The structural unit that composes the genetic material in the nucleus is called?
The structural unit that composes the genetic material in the nucleus is called?
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Which of the following statements is true about osmosis?
Which of the following statements is true about osmosis?
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What is the function of carrier proteins in facilitated diffusion?
What is the function of carrier proteins in facilitated diffusion?
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What happens to water in a hypertonic solution?
What happens to water in a hypertonic solution?
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Which of the following substances can pass through the cell membrane easily?
Which of the following substances can pass through the cell membrane easily?
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Which type of transport across the cell membrane requires energy?
Which type of transport across the cell membrane requires energy?
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What structural feature of unsaturated fatty acids affects the phospholipid bilayer?
What structural feature of unsaturated fatty acids affects the phospholipid bilayer?
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What is the main feature of the DNA double helix structure?
What is the main feature of the DNA double helix structure?
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What does it mean that DNA replication is described as 'semiconservative'?
What does it mean that DNA replication is described as 'semiconservative'?
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During the transcription process, what is produced from the DNA?
During the transcription process, what is produced from the DNA?
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Which statement correctly describes the role of the spliceosome?
Which statement correctly describes the role of the spliceosome?
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What role do tRNA molecules play during translation?
What role do tRNA molecules play during translation?
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What happens to the mRNA transcript after transcription?
What happens to the mRNA transcript after transcription?
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What are the building blocks of proteins?
What are the building blocks of proteins?
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Which process immediately follows the creation of pre-mRNA?
Which process immediately follows the creation of pre-mRNA?
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What defines a codon in genetic coding?
What defines a codon in genetic coding?
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Which amino acid is represented by the codon UGG?
Which amino acid is represented by the codon UGG?
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Which codon is known as the start codon in mRNA?
Which codon is known as the start codon in mRNA?
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What is the corresponding amino acid for the DNA codon CAG?
What is the corresponding amino acid for the DNA codon CAG?
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What happens during the stages of cell division related to genetic material?
What happens during the stages of cell division related to genetic material?
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Which of the following is a stop codon?
Which of the following is a stop codon?
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What is the function of the AUG codon in mRNA?
What is the function of the AUG codon in mRNA?
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Which of these amino acids corresponds to the codon UGC?
Which of these amino acids corresponds to the codon UGC?
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During cell division, what follows the separation of genetic material?
During cell division, what follows the separation of genetic material?
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Which of the following codons does NOT code for an amino acid?
Which of the following codons does NOT code for an amino acid?
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In a phospholipid bilayer, what is the primary interaction that holds the structure together?
In a phospholipid bilayer, what is the primary interaction that holds the structure together?
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How does the presence of unsaturated fatty acids affect the structure of a phospholipid bilayer?
How does the presence of unsaturated fatty acids affect the structure of a phospholipid bilayer?
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Which property of the cell membrane allows for the passage of small, non-polar molecules like oxygen and carbon dioxide?
Which property of the cell membrane allows for the passage of small, non-polar molecules like oxygen and carbon dioxide?
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If a cell is placed in a solution that causes it to lose water, what term best describes the solution?
If a cell is placed in a solution that causes it to lose water, what term best describes the solution?
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What is the difference between channel proteins and carrier proteins in facilitated diffusion?
What is the difference between channel proteins and carrier proteins in facilitated diffusion?
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In osmosis, how does water move across a semipermeable membrane?
In osmosis, how does water move across a semipermeable membrane?
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Which of the following transport mechanisms directly utilizes ATP to move molecules against their concentration gradient?
Which of the following transport mechanisms directly utilizes ATP to move molecules against their concentration gradient?
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A cell engulfs a large bacterium. Which of the following processes is most directly involved?
A cell engulfs a large bacterium. Which of the following processes is most directly involved?
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What term describes a solution when it has a higher solute concentration relative to another solution?
What term describes a solution when it has a higher solute concentration relative to another solution?
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Which cellular process is the opposite of endocytosis, where materials are expelled from the cell?
Which cellular process is the opposite of endocytosis, where materials are expelled from the cell?
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What is the role of the phospholipid's 'polar head' in the cell membrane?
What is the role of the phospholipid's 'polar head' in the cell membrane?
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What distinguishes the rough endoplasmic reticulum (RER) from the smooth endoplasmic reticulum (SER)?
What distinguishes the rough endoplasmic reticulum (RER) from the smooth endoplasmic reticulum (SER)?
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Which of the following components is NOT essential in the structure of a cell membrane?
Which of the following components is NOT essential in the structure of a cell membrane?
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Which of the following activities is primarily associated with the smooth endoplasmic reticulum?
Which of the following activities is primarily associated with the smooth endoplasmic reticulum?
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The modification, packaging, and tagging of proteins are characteristic functions of which cellular component?
The modification, packaging, and tagging of proteins are characteristic functions of which cellular component?
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Which of the following best represents a cell taking in small fluid particles?
Which of the following best represents a cell taking in small fluid particles?
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In the sodium-potassium pump, how many potassium ions are transported into the cell during each cycle?
In the sodium-potassium pump, how many potassium ions are transported into the cell during each cycle?
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What is the primary function of the inner membrane of a mitochondrion?
What is the primary function of the inner membrane of a mitochondrion?
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Which of the following organelles is primarily involved in the detoxification of harmful substances and lipid metabolism?
Which of the following organelles is primarily involved in the detoxification of harmful substances and lipid metabolism?
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Which type of endocytosis is most selective, involving specific receptors on the cell membrane?
Which type of endocytosis is most selective, involving specific receptors on the cell membrane?
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Which of these are the major components of the cytoskeleton?
Which of these are the major components of the cytoskeleton?
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What is the relationship between chromatin and chromosomes?
What is the relationship between chromatin and chromosomes?
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What cellular process is directly linked to the tight packing of chromatin into chromosomes?
What cellular process is directly linked to the tight packing of chromatin into chromosomes?
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Which of the following best describes the role of histones in the nucleus?
Which of the following best describes the role of histones in the nucleus?
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What type of bond is responsible for holding the two DNA strands together?
What type of bond is responsible for holding the two DNA strands together?
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What is the function of using each strand of the original DNA molecule as a template during replication?
What is the function of using each strand of the original DNA molecule as a template during replication?
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According to the content provided, which process immediately follows transcription?
According to the content provided, which process immediately follows transcription?
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What is the role of the anti-codon in translation?
What is the role of the anti-codon in translation?
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Where does the modification of mRNA take place after transcription according to the content?
Where does the modification of mRNA take place after transcription according to the content?
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What is the primary function of tRNA in the process of protein synthesis?
What is the primary function of tRNA in the process of protein synthesis?
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What process describes how a gene on a DNA molecule is used to synthesize mRNA?
What process describes how a gene on a DNA molecule is used to synthesize mRNA?
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After the pre-mRNA is spliced, what part of it remains within the molecule?
After the pre-mRNA is spliced, what part of it remains within the molecule?
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Using the provided genetic code chart, what amino acid does the mRNA codon GAU code for?
Using the provided genetic code chart, what amino acid does the mRNA codon GAU code for?
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If a DNA sequence has the triplet 'TTC', what would be the corresponding mRNA codon?
If a DNA sequence has the triplet 'TTC', what would be the corresponding mRNA codon?
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What process is characterized by the separation of identical genetic material into two new nuclei?
What process is characterized by the separation of identical genetic material into two new nuclei?
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Which mRNA codon signals the termination of protein synthesis?
Which mRNA codon signals the termination of protein synthesis?
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Given the genetic code chart, what does the codon CCG encode?
Given the genetic code chart, what does the codon CCG encode?
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If a protein contains the amino acid sequence Serine-Isoleucine-Asparagine, what would the corresponding mRNA codon sequence be, given the available options?
If a protein contains the amino acid sequence Serine-Isoleucine-Asparagine, what would the corresponding mRNA codon sequence be, given the available options?
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Which event immediately follows the separation of genetic material during cell division?
Which event immediately follows the separation of genetic material during cell division?
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What is the role of a 'codon' in the context of the genetic code?
What is the role of a 'codon' in the context of the genetic code?
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What amino acid does the mRNA codon UUG code for?
What amino acid does the mRNA codon UUG code for?
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What is the function of the AUG codon in the context of mRNA translation?
What is the function of the AUG codon in the context of mRNA translation?
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Flashcards
Phospholipid Structure
Phospholipid Structure
A phospholipid molecule consists of a hydrophilic phosphate 'head' and a hydrophobic lipid 'tail'. The tails are nonpolar.
Phospholipid Bilayer
Phospholipid Bilayer
The phospholipid bilayer is made up of two sheets of phospholipids arranged tail-to-tail. The hydrophobic tails form the interior of the membrane, while the hydrophilic heads face the watery environment inside and outside the cell.
Cell Membrane Structure
Cell Membrane Structure
The cell membrane is a phospholipid bilayer containing various components like proteins and cholesterol. It allows movement of substances in and out of the cell.
Simple Diffusion
Simple Diffusion
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Facilitated Diffusion
Facilitated Diffusion
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Channel Proteins
Channel Proteins
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Carrier Proteins
Carrier Proteins
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Osmosis
Osmosis
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Hypertonic Solution
Hypertonic Solution
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Hypotonic Solution
Hypotonic Solution
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Isotonic Solution
Isotonic Solution
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Passive Transport
Passive Transport
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Active Transport
Active Transport
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Endocytosis
Endocytosis
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Exocytosis
Exocytosis
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Endoplasmic Reticulum (ER)
Endoplasmic Reticulum (ER)
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Smooth ER Functions
Smooth ER Functions
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Golgi Apparatus Function
Golgi Apparatus Function
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Mitochondria Function
Mitochondria Function
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Peroxisome Function
Peroxisome Function
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Cytoskeleton Function
Cytoskeleton Function
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Nucleus Function
Nucleus Function
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DNA Condensation
DNA Condensation
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Lysosome Function
Lysosome Function
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DNA Base Pairing
DNA Base Pairing
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DNA Replication
DNA Replication
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DNA and Protein Synthesis
DNA and Protein Synthesis
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Transcription in Protein Synthesis
Transcription in Protein Synthesis
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mRNA Processing
mRNA Processing
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Translation in Protein Synthesis
Translation in Protein Synthesis
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The Journey of mRNA
The Journey of mRNA
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Codon
Codon
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Cell Division Stages
Cell Division Stages
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Genetic Code
Genetic Code
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Anticodon
Anticodon
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Translation
Translation
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Messenger RNA (mRNA)
Messenger RNA (mRNA)
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Ribosomal RNA (rRNA)
Ribosomal RNA (rRNA)
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Transfer RNA (tRNA)
Transfer RNA (tRNA)
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Start Codon
Start Codon
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Stop Codon
Stop Codon
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Study Notes
Cellular Level of Organization
- This section introduces the cellular level of organization in the human body.
- It is a derivative of OpenStax A&P Instructor Resources, licensed CC BY.
Generalized Cell
- A phospholipid molecule consists of a hydrophilic (polar) head and hydrophobic (non-polar) tails.
- Unsaturated fatty acids in the tails cause kinks.
Phospholipid Bilayer
- The bilayer is composed of two adjacent phospholipid sheets.
- Hydrophobic tails associate, forming the membrane's interior.
- Polar heads contact the fluid within and outside the cell.
Cell Membrane
- The cell membrane is a phospholipid bilayer with various proteins and cholesterol.
- Some proteins have carbohydrate groups attached.
- Passive and active transport processes occur across the membrane.
Simple Diffusion
- Small, non-polar substances (e.g., oxygen, carbon dioxide) pass through the lipid bilayer via simple diffusion, down the concentration gradient.
Facilitated Diffusion
- Substances move across the membrane with the help of channel proteins or carrier proteins.
- Channel proteins are less selective, while carrier proteins are more selective, often allowing only one type of molecule to cross.
Osmosis
- Osmosis involves the diffusion of water across a semipermeable membrane.
- Water moves from an area of higher water concentration to an area of lower water concentration (and higher solute concentration).
- Hypertonic solutions have a higher solute concentration than another solution.
Concentration of Solutions
- Hypertonic solutions have a higher solute concentration compared to another solution.
- Isotonic solutions have equal solute concentrations.
- Hypotonic solutions have a lower solute concentration compared to the other solution.
Sodium-Potassium Pump
- Found in cell membranes, the pump uses ATP to move sodium and potassium ions in opposite directions (against their concentration gradient).
- Three sodium ions are extruded, and two potassium ions are imported in a single cycle.
Three Forms of Endocytosis
- Endocytosis is active transport where the cell envelopes extracellular materials.
- Phagocytosis involves engulfing large particles.
- Pinocytosis involves engulfing small particles in fluid.
- Receptor-mediated endocytosis is selective, involving external receptors binding a specific ligand.
Exocytosis
- Exocytosis is like endocytosis in reverse.
- Material destined for export is packaged into vesicles.
- Vesicle membrane fuses with the cell membrane, releasing contents outside the cell.
Prototypical Human Cell
- This diagram shows a prototypical cell with various organelles and internal structures.
Endoplasmic Reticulum (ER)
- The ER is a network of thin membranous sacs associated with the cell nucleus.
- Rough ER is studded with ribosomes for protein synthesis.
- Smooth ER synthesizes phospholipids, steroid hormones, regulates calcium concentration, metabolizes some carbohydrates, and breaks down toxins.
Golgi Apparatus
- Manipulates products from the rough ER, creating lysosomes.
- Modifies, packages, and tags proteins and other products.
- Some products are transported to other parts of the cell, while others are exported via exocytosis.
Mitochondrion
- Mitochondria are energy factories in the cell (powerhouses).
- Composed of two lipid bilayer membranes, with various molecules on the inner membrane working together to create ATP (energy currency).
Peroxisome
- Membrane-bound organelles containing enzymes for detoxifying harmful substances and metabolizing lipids.
Three Components of Cytoskeleton
- The cytoskeleton consists of microtubules, microfilaments, and intermediate filaments.
- It's vital for maintaining cell shape, promoting movement, and aiding cell division.
Nucleus
- The nucleus is the cell's control center, containing genetic material (DNA) that determines the cell's structure and function.
DNA Macrostructure
- DNA strands are wrapped around histones.
- These proteins are bundled and condensed into chromatin, which further condenses into chromosomes during cell division.
Molecular Structure of DNA
- The DNA double helix is made of two complementary strands bonded together via hydrogen bonds between nitrogenous base pairs.
DNA Replication
- DNA replication faithfully duplicates the entire genome.
- Enzymes pull apart the strands, serving as templates for synthesizing new complementary strands.
- The new DNA molecules contain one preexisting and one newly synthesized strand.
The Genetic Code
- DNA's nucleotide sequence is translated into amino acid sequence of corresponding proteins.
Transcription: DNA to mRNA
- A gene on the DNA molecule is transcribed into a complementary mRNA molecule.
Splicing DNA
- A structure called a spliceosome removes introns (noncoding regions) and reconnects exons within a pre-mRNA transcript.
Translation: RNA to Protein
- Ribosomes and tRNA molecules read the mRNA transcript and bring appropriate amino acids in sequence to build the polypeptide chain.
From DNA to Protein: Transcription through Translation
- Transcription in the nucleus produces mRNA, which is modified and sent to the cytoplasm for translation.
- The mRNA transcript is decoded into a protein with the help of ribosomes and tRNA.
Genetic Code
- Each three-base sequence on DNA represents a codon.
- Codons have complementary three-base sequences on mRNA.
Cell Division: Mitosis Followed by Cytokinesis
- Cell division separates identical genetic material into two new nuclei and divides the cytoplasm.
- The process involves various stages like prophase, prometaphase, metaphase, anaphase, and telophase, leading to cytokinesis.
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