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Which of the following best describes the primary function of the nucleus within a eukaryotic cell?
Which of the following best describes the primary function of the nucleus within a eukaryotic cell?
- Regulating the transport of materials in and out of the cell.
- Synthesizing proteins and lipids for use within the cell and for export.
- Generating energy for cellular activities through ATP synthesis.
- Housing and protecting the cell's DNA, thereby controlling cellular activities. (correct)
If a cell were a factory, which organelle would be analogous to the factory's main office, where all the instructions for production are kept?
If a cell were a factory, which organelle would be analogous to the factory's main office, where all the instructions for production are kept?
- The endoplasmic reticulum
- The ribosome
- The Golgi apparatus
- The nucleus (correct)
A researcher is studying a cell and observes that it lacks a nucleus. Based on this observation, to what classification group does this cell belong?
A researcher is studying a cell and observes that it lacks a nucleus. Based on this observation, to what classification group does this cell belong?
- A eukaryotic cell
- A prokaryotic cell (correct)
- A somatic cell
- A gamete
Which component of the nuclear membrane facilitates the movement of relatively large molecules into and out of the nucleus?
Which component of the nuclear membrane facilitates the movement of relatively large molecules into and out of the nucleus?
How do chromosomes support the function of the nucleus?
How do chromosomes support the function of the nucleus?
If the nuclear membrane were to suddenly become impermeable, which cellular process would be most immediately disrupted?
If the nuclear membrane were to suddenly become impermeable, which cellular process would be most immediately disrupted?
What is the relationship between ribosomes, the endoplasmic reticulum, and the Golgi apparatus in protein synthesis?
What is the relationship between ribosomes, the endoplasmic reticulum, and the Golgi apparatus in protein synthesis?
In a cell, which organelles are primarily involved in the process of breaking down and recycling damaged or unneeded components?
In a cell, which organelles are primarily involved in the process of breaking down and recycling damaged or unneeded components?
Vacuoles are often larger in plant cells than in animal cells. How does this size difference correlate with the functions of plant cells?
Vacuoles are often larger in plant cells than in animal cells. How does this size difference correlate with the functions of plant cells?
Which sequence correctly describes the journey of a protein that is synthesized, modified, and then secreted from a cell?
Which sequence correctly describes the journey of a protein that is synthesized, modified, and then secreted from a cell?
A scientist observes a cell with an abundance of rough endoplasmic reticulum. What can be inferred about the cell's function?
A scientist observes a cell with an abundance of rough endoplasmic reticulum. What can be inferred about the cell's function?
What is the key difference in the location of DNA between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells?
What is the key difference in the location of DNA between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells?
How do vesicles contribute to the function of other organelles within a cell?
How do vesicles contribute to the function of other organelles within a cell?
Which of the following best describes the relationship between the nucleus and cytoplasm in a eukaryotic cell?
Which of the following best describes the relationship between the nucleus and cytoplasm in a eukaryotic cell?
A cell is exposed to a toxin that damages its ribosomes. What immediate effect would this have on the cell?
A cell is exposed to a toxin that damages its ribosomes. What immediate effect would this have on the cell?
Flashcards
Nucleus
Nucleus
The controlling center of the cell, containing nearly all the cell's DNA.
Cell Organelles
Cell Organelles
Specialized subunits within a cell that have specific functions.
Cytoplasm
Cytoplasm
The material or protoplasm within a cell, excluding the nucleus.
Nuclear Membrane
Nuclear Membrane
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Nuclear Pores
Nuclear Pores
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Chromosomes
Chromosomes
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Ribosomes
Ribosomes
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Rough Endoplasmic Reticulum
Rough Endoplasmic Reticulum
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Smooth Endoplasmic Reticulum
Smooth Endoplasmic Reticulum
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Golgi Apparatus
Golgi Apparatus
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Lysosomes
Lysosomes
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Vacuoles
Vacuoles
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Vesicles
Vesicles
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Study Notes
- Objective: Explain the role of the Cell Nucleus
Cell Organization
- Cells are divided into two major parts:
- Cytoplasm
- Nucleus
- Cell Organelles are specialized organs meaning “little organs”
- Cells function like a factory
Nucleus
- The nucleus is the controlling center of the cell
- Nucleus contains nearly all the cell's DNA
- DNA has the information or instructions for making proteins and other important molecules
- The nucleus is present in eukaryotes only
- Eukaryotes store DNA in the nucleus
- Prokaryotes store DNA in the cytoplasm
- Nucleus is surrounded by an envelope called the nuclear membrane
- The nuclear membrane is composed of two membranes
- Nuclear membranes have pores that allow movement of materials in and out of the nucleus
- These pores are called nuclear pores
- Chromosomes contain the cell’s DNA and are found in the nucleus
- Chromosomes are thread-like structures
Organelles that Build Proteins
- Proteins are assembled on ribosomes
- Some proteins complete their assembly on the rough endoplasmic reticulum
- Proteins are carried to the Golgi apparatus in vesicles
- The Golgi apparatus sorts and packages it
- Vesicles are shipped to their final destination
Cell Organelles that Store Materials
- Every factory needs a place to store things, including the cell
- Many cells contain large saclike, membrane-enclosed structures called vacuoles
- Vacuoles store materials like water, salts, proteins, and carbohydrates
- Many plant cells contain a single large central vacuole filled with liquid
- Pressure from the central vacuole increases rigidity, enabling plants to support heavy structures
Cell Organelle "Clean-up"
- Nearly all eukaryotic cells contain smaller membrane-enclosed structures called vesicles
- Vesicles store and move materials between cell organelles
- Lysosomes are small organelles filled with enzymes
- Lysosomes break down lipids, carbohydrates, and proteins into small molecules for the rest of the cell
- Lysosomes break down organelles that have outlived their usefulness
- Lysosomes perform the function of removing material and junk that might clutter the cell
- Lysosome issues can be related to rare but serious diseases
- A few types of plant cells also contain lysosomes
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