Questions and Answers
What is required for the polymerization of tubulin to occur?
What is the main function of microtubules during cell division?
What is a primary function of microtubules within a cell?
Which characteristic distinguishes microtubules from other filament types?
Signup and view all the answers
How are centrioles structured?
Signup and view all the answers
Which of these processes are microtubules NOT involved in?
Signup and view all the answers
What is the diameter of microtubules?
Signup and view all the answers
Which of the following is NOT a function of microtubules?
Signup and view all the answers
What is the main function of the nucleus within a cell?
Signup and view all the answers
Which component of chromatin is visible during the cell division process?
Signup and view all the answers
What is the primary function of ribosomes synthesized in the nucleolus?
Signup and view all the answers
Which type of chromatin is characterized as being transcriptionally inactive?
Signup and view all the answers
What role do proteasomes play in cellular function?
Signup and view all the answers
What is the dominant form of chromatin in active cells such as liver cells?
Signup and view all the answers
Which proteins are synthesized by attached ribosomes on the RER?
Signup and view all the answers
What does an increased euchromatin/heterochromatin ratio indicate about a cell?
Signup and view all the answers
What happens when there is a defect in proteasomes?
Signup and view all the answers
What is the diameter range of the filaments that form part of the histological structure mentioned?
Signup and view all the answers
During which cell cycle stage does the nucleus spend 90% of its time?
Signup and view all the answers
Which of the following morphological features are characteristic of apoptotic cells?
Signup and view all the answers
Which component of the nucleus is responsible for synthesizing ribosomal RNA?
Signup and view all the answers
Which statement about chromatin is NOT correct?
Signup and view all the answers
What is the primary characteristic of stem cells?
Signup and view all the answers
Which type of cells represents a stable population that divides episodically?
Signup and view all the answers
Which phase is NOT part of the division of the cell cycle?
Signup and view all the answers
What is the role of macrophages in apoptotic processes?
Signup and view all the answers
What is the primary function of the phosphate group in phospholipids?
Signup and view all the answers
Which type of protein is firmly attached to the cell membrane?
Signup and view all the answers
What role do the fatty acid tails of phospholipids play in membrane structure?
Signup and view all the answers
What type of substances can most easily pass through the cell membrane due to its selective permeability?
Signup and view all the answers
Which of the following best describes transmembrane proteins?
Signup and view all the answers
What is a key functional role of carbohydrates in the cell membrane?
Signup and view all the answers
What aspect of phospholipids allows them to contribute to the selective permeability of the cell membrane?
Signup and view all the answers
What characteristic distinguishes peripheral proteins from integral proteins?
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).
Studying That Suits You
Use AI to generate personalized quizzes and flashcards to suit your learning preferences.
Description
Test your knowledge on the structures and functions of cell membrane components, including peripheral and integral proteins, as well as the roles of phospholipids. Understand the characteristics of hydrophilic and hydrophobic parts of cell membranes. Perfect for students in the Faculty of Medicine.
