Cell Membrane Components Quiz
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What is required for the polymerization of tubulin to occur?

  • Actin filaments
  • Cell membrane components
  • Contractile rings
  • Microtubular organizing centers (correct)
  • What is the main function of microtubules during cell division?

  • Forming the mitotic spindle (correct)
  • Facilitating muscle contraction
  • Supporting the plasma membrane
  • Transporting organelles
  • What is a primary function of microtubules within a cell?

  • Supporting cellular metabolism
  • Maintaining lipid bilayer integrity
  • Facilitating the contractile ring
  • Intracellular transport of vesicles (correct)
  • Which characteristic distinguishes microtubules from other filament types?

    <p>Hollow cylinders with parallel protofilaments</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How are centrioles structured?

    <p>Nine bundles of three microtubules</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of these processes are microtubules NOT involved in?

    <p>Muscle contraction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the diameter of microtubules?

    <p>24 nm</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a function of microtubules?

    <p>Cell metabolism enhancement</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main function of the nucleus within a cell?

    <p>Site of transcription of RNA</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which component of chromatin is visible during the cell division process?

    <p>Heterochromatin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of ribosomes synthesized in the nucleolus?

    <p>Synthesize proteins for cell use.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of chromatin is characterized as being transcriptionally inactive?

    <p>Heterochromatin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role do proteasomes play in cellular function?

    <p>Degrade tagged cytoplasmic proteins.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the dominant form of chromatin in active cells such as liver cells?

    <p>Euchromatin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which proteins are synthesized by attached ribosomes on the RER?

    <p>Cell membrane proteins.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does an increased euchromatin/heterochromatin ratio indicate about a cell?

    <p>The cell is metabolically active</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens when there is a defect in proteasomes?

    <p>Accumulation of unwanted proteins.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the diameter range of the filaments that form part of the histological structure mentioned?

    <p>5-7 nm</p> Signup and view all the answers

    During which cell cycle stage does the nucleus spend 90% of its time?

    <p>Interphase</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following morphological features are characteristic of apoptotic cells?

    <p>Formation of apoptotic bodies</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which component of the nucleus is responsible for synthesizing ribosomal RNA?

    <p>Nucleolus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement about chromatin is NOT correct?

    <p>Euchromatin is transcriptionally inactive.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary characteristic of stem cells?

    <p>They have the capability of self-renewal and differentiation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of cells represents a stable population that divides episodically?

    <p>Liver cells</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which phase is NOT part of the division of the cell cycle?

    <p>Apoptosis phase</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of macrophages in apoptotic processes?

    <p>They phagocytose apoptotic bodies.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of the phosphate group in phospholipids?

    <p>To create a charged, polar head</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of protein is firmly attached to the cell membrane?

    <p>Integral (intrinsic) proteins</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role do the fatty acid tails of phospholipids play in membrane structure?

    <p>Restricting movement of phospholipids</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of substances can most easily pass through the cell membrane due to its selective permeability?

    <p>Small non-polar molecules</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes transmembrane proteins?

    <p>Proteins that extend across the membrane from one side to the other</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key functional role of carbohydrates in the cell membrane?

    <p>To aid in cell recognition and signaling</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What aspect of phospholipids allows them to contribute to the selective permeability of the cell membrane?

    <p>Their amphipathic nature</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What characteristic distinguishes peripheral proteins from integral proteins?

    <p>Peripheral proteins are loosely attached to the cell membrane</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Cell Membrane Components

    • Phospholipid Structure: Composed of charged, polar hydrophilic heads and non-polar, hydrophobic fatty acid tails.
    • Organization: Heads face aqueous solutions while tails face inward, forming a bilayer.
    • Selective Permeability: Allows passage of small, non-polar, and fat-soluble substances.

    Membrane Proteins

    • Peripheral (Extrinsic) Proteins:

      • Small molecules, loosely attached to membrane surfaces.
      • Located outside the lipid bilayer.
    • Integral (Intrinsic) Proteins:

      • Larger, firmly attached molecules embedded within the lipid bilayer.
      • Some extend across the entire membrane (transmembrane proteins).

    Protein Synthesis

    • Free Ribosomes: Synthesize proteins for internal cell use (e.g., mitochondria, nucleus).
    • Attached Ribosomes (RER): Produce proteins to be secreted or sent to cell membranes and lysosomes.

    Proteasomes

    • Function: Barrel-shaped organelles that degrade cytoplasmic proteins tagged with ubiquitin.
    • Importance: Removes excess and improperly folded proteins, and destroys viral proteins; defects can lead to diseases like Alzheimer’s.

    Cytoskeleton Components

    • Microfilaments (Actin Filaments):

      • Diameter: 5-7 nm, consisting of F-actin formed by G-actin polymerization.
      • Functions include cell support, muscle contraction, and shape changes (endocytosis/exocytosis).
    • Microtubules:

      • Diameter: 24 nm, hollow cylinders made of α and β tubulin subunits.
      • Involved in cell shape, intracellular transport, and formation of mitotic spindles during cell division.

    Centrosome and Cell Division

    • Centrosome Structure: Two cylindrical structures (centrioles) that are perpendicular, involved in microtubule organization.
    • Function: Form mitotic spindles for cell division and regulate microtubule growth.

    Nucleus Structure and Function

    • Largest Organelle: Contains DNA and is essential for cell life.
    • Components: Nuclear envelope, chromatin, nucleolus.

    Chromatin Types

    • Euchromatin: Extended, transcriptionally active, visible in active cells (e.g., liver).
    • Heterochromatin: Condensed, transcriptionally inactive, predominant in inactive cells (e.g., small lymphocytes).

    Cell Cycle Phases

    • Interphase: Accounts for 90% of the cell cycle, includes G1, S (synthesis), and G2 phases.
    • Mitosis: Process of cell division.

    Apoptosis

    • Active Cell Death: Morphological changes include chromatin condensation, nuclear fragmentation, and membrane blebbing, resulting in apoptotic bodies.

    Stem Cells

    • Definition: Undifferentiated cells capable of self-renewal and differentiation.
    • Types:
      • Embryonic stem cells (found in embryos).
      • Adult stem cells (located in tissues like bone marrow and skin).
    • Static Cell Populations: Cells that no longer divide (e.g., CNS and cardiac muscle).
    • Stable Cell Populations: Cells that divide slowly to maintain tissue structure (e.g., liver cells).
    • Rapidly Renewing Populations: Cells that frequently divide (e.g., blood cells and skin epithelium).

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