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What type of cells possess membranous organelles?
The cytoplasm includes the nucleus and is responsible for cellular chemical reactions.
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What is the primary function of microtubules in cells?
Segregate chromosomes during cell division and form cilia and flagella.
The plasma membrane is a flexible __________ that separates the external environment from the internal environment of the cell.
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Match the organelle with its specific function:
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Which structure is composed of actin and myosin?
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All cells in the human body have the same structure and function.
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What is the primary function of the centrosome in animal cells?
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Cilia are longer than flagella.
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What are the small holes in the nuclear envelope called that permit exit of mRNAs?
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The ___________ is a dense region in the nucleus responsible for making ribosomal subunits.
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What type of molecules does the smooth endoplasmic reticulum mainly synthesize?
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Ribosomes are composed of rRNA and DNA.
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Peroxisomes contain ___________ that oxidize hydrogen peroxide.
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Match the following cellular components with their functions:
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What is the condition characterized by defective lysosomes leading to neurological symptoms?
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What is the primary function of mitochondria?
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Aerobic cellular respiration occurs entirely in the mitochondria.
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What are the two main types of cells in the human body?
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The ___________ divides the cytoplasm and other organelles during somatic cell division.
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Match the stages of mitosis with their descriptions:
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What is the role of telomeres?
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Mitosis results in two identical daughter cells.
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What is produced at the end of meiosis II?
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The ____________ of a chromosome is the region where sister chromatids are joined.
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Which of the following statements about cellular respiration is correct?
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What is the primary purpose of the sodium-potassium (Na+-K+) pump in animal cells?
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Active transport does not require metabolic energy.
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What type of transport moves solutes simultaneously where one flows down its concentration gradient and provides energy for the other to flow up its gradient?
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The process that moves substances out of cells is called __________.
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Match the following types of endocytosis with their descriptions:
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What percentage of the membrane is made up of phospholipids?
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Cholesterol decreases the fluidity of the membrane.
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What is the term for the ability of a lipid bilayer to move proteins and lipids laterally?
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The membrane is selectively permeable, allowing only some solutes to enter or exit. It is permeable to __________ molecules.
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Match the following membrane protein types with their characteristics.
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Which of the following statements about saturated and unsaturated fatty acids is true?
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Facilitated diffusion requires energy input to move solutes across the membrane.
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What is the term for the diffusion of solutes down their concentration gradient?
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The __________ group of cholesterol interacts with the polar phosphate heads of phospholipids.
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What type of transport protein provides a pore for facilitated diffusion?
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Study Notes
Cell Types and Structure
- Approximately 200 different types of cells exist in the human body, each with a unique structure that reflects its function.
- Cells are the basic units of life and contain organelles that perform specific functions.
- Organelles can be membranous (e.g., mitochondria) or non-membranous (e.g., ribosomes). Only eukaryotic cells contain membranous organelles.
Organelles and Their Functions
- Plasma Membrane: A flexible barrier that regulates material exchange and communication between cells.
- Cytoplasm: Jelly-like fluid within the cell where chemical reactions occur; contains organelles suspended in the cytosol.
- Cytoskeleton: Composed of microfilaments (actin and myosin), intermediate filaments, and microtubules (tubulin) that provide structure and shape, assist in movement, and segregate chromosomes during cell division.
- Centrosome: Organizes microtubules; contains centrioles essential for forming the mitotic spindle during mitosis.
- Nucleus: Membranous organelle containing DNA; the nuclear envelope has nuclear pores for mRNA exit. The nucleolus within produces ribosomal subunits.
DNA and Protein Synthesis
- DNA can exist as chromatin (loose) or tightly wound chromosomes, with the genome encompassing all DNA in an organism.
- Ribosomes: Made of rRNA and protein; synthesize proteins by translating mRNA codons with tRNA delivering amino acids.
- The central dogma of molecular biology outlines the flow from DNA to RNA (transcription) to protein (translation).
Endoplasmic Reticulum and Golgi Complex
- Rough Endoplasmic Reticulum (rER): Synthesizes proteins for organelles and exports membranes; ribosome-studded.
- Smooth Endoplasmic Reticulum (sER): Synthesizes lipids, detoxifies drugs, metabolizes carbohydrates, and stores calcium ions.
- Golgi Complex: Modifies, sorts, and packages proteins for transport; has entry and exit faces, with proteins receiving modifications like glycosylation.
Lysosomes and Peroxisomes
- Lysosomes: Spherical sacs with digestive enzymes that recycle cellular components. Tay-Sachs disease results from defective lysosomes affecting neurological functions.
- Peroxisomes: Contain oxidases for metabolizing fatty acids and detoxifying harmful substances, including hydrogen peroxide.
Mitochondria and Cellular Respiration
- Mitochondria: Double-membraned organelles where aerobic respiration occurs, converting glucose into ATP through a series of reactions, starting with glycolysis.
- Mitochondria are maternally inherited and contain their own DNA, replicating independently of nuclear DNA.
Cell Division
- Somatic Cell Division: Mitosis (nuclear division) and cytokinesis (cytoplasm division); occurs in somatic cells.
- Cell Cycle: Includes interphase (G1, S, G2) for growth and preparation for division, and M phase (mitosis) where chromosomes are divided.
- Mitosis Phases: Prophase (chromatin condensation), Metaphase (chromosome alignment), Anaphase (chromosome segregation), Telophase (nuclear reformation).
Meiosis and Gametes
- Meiosis: Two rounds of cell division producing haploid gametes; includes crossing over during Meiosis I.
- Results in four genetically diverse gametes, each with half the original chromosome number.
Membrane Structure and Function
- Fluid Mosaic Model: Describes cell membrane structure with phospholipids forming a bilayer; cholesterol maintains fluidity.
- Selective Permeability: Membranes allow nonpolar substances to diffuse freely; polar molecules require specific transport proteins.
- Membrane Proteins: Integral proteins span the membrane, whereas peripheral proteins attach to the surface. Glycoproteins and glycolipids contribute to cell identity.
Transport Mechanisms
- Diffusion: Movement from areas of high to low concentration; passive transport requiring no energy.
- Facilitated Diffusion: Charged substances pass through ion channels or carrier proteins, assisted by protein structures.
- Active Transport: Moves substances against concentration gradients using energy (ATP); maintains specific internal conditions like membrane potential.
Membrane Fluidity and Regulation
- Regulated by the saturation of fatty acid tails; unsaturated fats increase fluidity while saturated fats decrease it.
- Temperature also affects fluidity; higher temperatures increase movement in membranes.
These notes summarize key cell biology concepts and details about cellular structures, functions, and processes vital for understanding human biology and cell mechanisms.### Active Transport Mechanisms
- Active transport moves solutes against concentration gradients across membranes.
- Sodium-potassium (Na⁺-K⁺) pump maintains Na⁺ at higher concentration outside the cell and K⁺ at higher concentration inside.
- The Na⁺-K⁺ pump is a primary active transporter that changes shape using energy from ATP hydrolysis.
Types of Active Transporters
- Primary active transporters directly use ATP to move solutes against their gradients.
- Secondary active transporters utilize electrochemical gradients from primary transporters to move solutes, often transporting two solutes simultaneously.
- Symporters transport both solutes in the same direction, while antiporters transport them in opposite directions.
Cyanide's Impact
- Cyanide inhibits ATP synthesis in mitochondria, leading to the cessation of all active transport, including secondary active transport.
Vesicular Transport
- Vesicular transport involves membrane sacs (vesicles) that transport products between organelles.
- Endocytosis is the movement of substances into cells, whereas exocytosis is the movement of substances out of cells.
- Both processes require energy from ATP hydrolysis.
- Transcytosis refers to the transport of substances through cells via endocytosis followed by exocytosis.
- Receptor-mediated endocytosis imports specific molecules, and viruses can also be endocytosed (e.g., HIV).
Phagocytosis and Pinocytosis
- Phagocytosis is the engulfing of molecules or cells by phagocytic cells, leading to internalization into vesicles.
- The fusion of vesicles with lysosomes allows for the digestion of contents, a crucial function for immune cells.
- Pinocytosis, or cell "drinking," involves the uptake of dissolved solutes and is important for immune surveillance.
Osmosis
- Osmosis is the movement of water from low solute concentration to high solute concentration across a semi-permeable membrane.
- Aquaporins facilitate the efficient transport of water across biological membranes.
- Water is polar, allowing for limited passive diffusion through lipid bilayers but moving faster through aquaporins.
Cell Behavior in Solutions
- Hypertonic solutions have higher solute concentrations than inside cells, leading to water moving out and potential cell shrinkage.
- Hypotonic solutions have lower solute concentrations than inside cells, causing water to flow in and possibly leading to cell swelling.
- Isotonic solutions maintain equal solute concentrations between the solution and the cell, resulting in no net water movement.
Osmolarity
- Osmolarity refers to the total concentration of solute particles in a solution and determines tonicity.
- Understanding osmolarity is vital for assessing cell behavior in various solution contexts.
Cellular Division
- Somatic cells divide through mitosis, producing two identical daughter cells.
- Reproductive cells undergo meiosis, resulting in four nonidentical gametes.
- Organelles compartmentalize cell functions to enhance efficiency in cellular operations.
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