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What is the basic structure that allows only small and nonpolar substances to cross the cell membrane without assistance?
Which of the following best describes the role of proteins embedded in the plasma membrane?
What does selectively permeable mean in the context of the plasma membrane?
Which transport method does NOT require energy?
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Which substance is NOT typically transported through the plasma membrane via passive transport methods?
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What is a primary reason for cells being small in size?
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Which cell type is generally larger?
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What role does the lipid bilayer serve in the plasma membrane?
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Which component of the plasma membrane contributes to cell identity markers?
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What is the primary function of cellular communication in the context of the cell membrane?
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What defines simple diffusion?
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Which type of diffusion requires a protein for solute transport?
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Which transport protein moves two solutes in opposite directions?
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What is required for active transport to occur?
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Which of the following molecules would require facilitated diffusion to cross the plasma membrane?
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What happens during the conformational change of a carrier protein in active transport?
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Which statement is true regarding facilitated diffusion?
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Which characteristic describes a channel protein?
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What is the primary function of the sodium-potassium pump in cellular transport?
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Which of the following mechanisms describes exocytosis?
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What is the primary role of the Endoplasmic Reticulum in eukaryotic cells?
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Which organelle is responsible for the modification, sorting, and packaging of proteins?
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How do high intracellular Na+ levels affect the sodium-potassium pump?
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What is the primary function of the rough endoplasmic reticulum?
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Which component is crucial for the detoxification process in the smooth endoplasmic reticulum?
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What identifies lysosomal enzymes for transport from the Golgi complex?
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Where is ATP synthesized within the mitochondria?
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Which organelle is primarily involved in the processing and packaging of secretory proteins?
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What molecule is primarily generated and degraded by peroxisomes?
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What structure is responsible for providing internal support and shape to the cell?
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Which of the following cells would have prominent peroxisomes for detoxification?
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What characterizes ribosomes in terms of their structure?
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What is a key function of the outbound biosynthetic-secretory pathway?
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Study Notes
Cell Membrane Structure
- Only small, non-polar substances can pass through the cell membrane without assistance.
- The membrane is a phospholipid bilayer with proteins embedded within.
- The phospholipid bilayer provides the structural framework of the membrane.
- Cholesterol strengthens and stabilizes the membrane.
- Glycolipids act as identity markers on the cell surface.
Cell Transport
- Cells require a constant supply of water, oxygen, and nutrients, while also needing to remove waste products.
- Cells are selectively permeable, allowing controlled passage of substances, crucial for cell function.
- Selective transport enables the movement of ions and small molecules across membranes.
Passive Transport
- Does not require energy.
- Molecules move down the concentration gradient.
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Diffusion: movement of solutes.
- Simple diffusion: direct, unaided movement of small, non-polar molecules (e.g., CO2 and O2).
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Facilitated diffusion: mediated by proteins; molecules move down the gradient.
- Carrier protein: binds solute molecules and changes conformation for diffusion.
- Channel protein: forms hydrophilic channels for diffusion.
- Osmosis: movement of water.
Active Transport
- Requires energy (ATP).
- Moves molecules against the concentration gradient.
- Direct active transport involves a carrier protein that binds to the molecule, uses ATP to change conformation, and transports the molecule across the membrane.
- Indirect active transport relies on a concentration gradient established by primary active transport.
Cell Size
- Cells have a wide range of sizes, from bacteria (0.2-0.3 µm) to nerve cells (over 1 meter).
- Average bacterial cell size is 1-5 µm.
- Average animal cell size is 10-100 µm.
- Size is limited by:
- Maintaining adequate surface area to volume ratio for efficient transport.
- The rate of molecule diffusion.
- Maintaining local concentrations of substances.
Diffusion Rate
- Free, unassisted movement of a substance from areas of high concentration to areas of low concentration.
Typical Animal Cell
- Contains various organelles and structures with distinct functions.
Plasma Membrane Function
- Provides protection and support.
- Facilitates communication between cells.
- Regulates transport of materials in and out of the cell.
Endomembrane System
- Includes the nucleus, endoplasmic reticulum, Golgi complex, vacuoles, lysosomes, peroxisomes, mitochondria, and chloroplasts.
Nucleus
- Contains the cell's genome and is responsible for nucleic acid synthesis and ribosomal subunit assembly.
Endoplasmic Reticulum (ER)
- Network of membranes continuous with the nuclear envelope.
- Rough ER is involved in the synthesis and modification of secretory and membrane proteins.
- Smooth ER synthesizes lipids and steroids and detoxifies compounds.
Ribosomes
- Not an organelle but involved in protein synthesis.
- Found in both prokaryotes and eukaryotes.
- Composed of two subunits: large (60S) and small (40S).
Golgi Complex
- Processes and packages proteins from the ER.
- Synthesizes complex polysaccharides.
Secretory Pathway
- Outbound biosynthetic-secretory pathway:
- Proteins move from the ER to the Golgi and then to the plasma membrane or secretory vesicles for release outside the cell.
- Example: pancreas (digestive enzymes and insulin)
Lysosomes
- Single-membrane bound organelles that store hydrolytic enzymes (break down proteins, carbohydrates, and fats).
- Involved in cellular recycling.
- Formed in the rough ER, transported to the Golgi, and tagged with a mannose-6-phosphate tag.
Peroxisomes
- Single-membrane bound organelles similar to lysosomes.
- Found in animals, plants, and fungi.
- Generate and degrade hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) using the enzyme catalase.
- In animals, they detoxify ethanol and break down fatty acids.
- In plants, they participate in photorespiration.
Mitochondria
- Sites of respiration (ATP production).
- Have a double membrane system:
- Outer membrane is porous.
- Inner membrane forms cristae, the site of ATP synthesis.
- Contain their own circular DNA.
- Can move freely within the cell.
Cytoskeleton
- Network of protein filaments throughout the cytoplasm.
- Consists of microtubules, microfilaments, and intermediate filaments.
- Functions:
- Provides internal framework for cell shape.
- Involved in cell division and growth.
- Serves as scaffolding for organelle movement.
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Test your knowledge on the cell membrane structure and the processes of cell transport. This quiz covers essential concepts such as passive transport, selective permeability, and the role of various molecules within the membrane. Perfect for biology students learning about cellular functions.
