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What is the primary function of the cell membrane?

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Which component of the cell membrane is primarily responsible for creating the bilayer structure?

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How thick is the cell membrane as observed under an electron microscope?

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What two types of proteins are found in the cell membrane?

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What kind of molecules primarily form the hydrophilic heads of phospholipids?

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Which feature distinguishes transmembrane proteins from integral proteins?

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What is the composition of cytoplasm primarily made up of?

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What are organelles in the cytoplasm primarily responsible for?

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What is the structure of the Golgi apparatus as seen under electron microscopy?

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Which face of the Golgi apparatus is associated with the formation of vesicles?

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What is a primary lysosome?

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What process allows the cell to engulf fluid and form pinocytotic vesicles?

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How do primary lysosomes function in digestion?

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Which of the following is not a function of the Golgi apparatus?

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What do secretory granules arise from?

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What is the role of coated vesicles formed by the Golgi apparatus?

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What is the primary function of mitochondria?

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Which statement about ribosomes is true?

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What distinguishes rough endoplasmic reticulum from smooth endoplasmic reticulum?

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What is the role of carbohydrates in the cell membrane?

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What is the primary role of the smooth endoplasmic reticulum?

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Which mechanism involves the movement of substances without the use of energy?

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What is a unique feature of the Golgi complex?

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Which statement is true regarding the function of mitochondria?

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How are proteins secreted by the cell synthesized?

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What is the structure of the inner membrane of mitochondria characterized by?

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Which process is NOT associated with the smooth endoplasmic reticulum?

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What is the function of ribosomes linked with messenger RNA?

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What process allows the cell to engulf solid particles?

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Which of the following correctly describes passive diffusion?

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Which cells structures act as adhesions to hold adjacent cells together?

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What function does the intermembrane space serve in mitochondria?

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Study Notes

Cell Structure and Function

  • Definition: The cell is the fundamental structural unit of all living organisms. It comprises the cytoplasm and nucleus.

The Cell

  • Cytoplasm: Composed of a matrix containing organic and inorganic chemicals; also includes organelles and cytoskeleton, inclusions.

  • Organelles: These are metabolically active structures within the cytoplasm performing specific functions.

    • Membranous Organelles: examples include cell membrane, mitochondria, Golgi apparatus, endoplasmic reticulum (rough and smooth), lysosomes, secretory vesicles
    • Non-membranous Organelles: examples include ribosomes, microtubules, microfilaments, intermediate filaments, centrioles, cilia, flagellum
  • Cytoskeleton: Fibrillar elements within the cytoplasm providing structural support and facilitating movement. -Includes microtubules, microfilaments, intermediate filaments

  • Cytosol: The liquid portion of the cytoplasm, the fluid component.

  • Inclusions: Non-living material within the cytoplasm (e.g., stored nutrients).

I- Cell Membrane

  • Structure: A thin, double-layered structure (unit membrane), composed of lipids, proteins and carbohydrates.

    • Lipids: Primarily phospholipids and cholesterol, arranged in two layers (bilayer).
      • Hydrophilic heads face outward, hydrophobic tails inward.
    • Proteins: Integral and peripheral proteins embedded within or associated with the lipid bilayer.
      • Integral proteins: partially or completely span the lipid bilayer
      • Peripheral proteins: located on the inner side of the membrane.
    • Carbohydrates: Polysaccharides attached to proteins and lipids on the outer surface forming the glycocalyx.
  • Functions:

    • Separates the cell from its environment.
    • Controls movement of substances in and out of the cell.
    • Utilizes mechanisms such as passive diffusion (ions, water), active transport, facilitated diffusion (glucose etc.)., selective transport (receptors).

II- Mitochondria

  • Structure: Rod-shaped or spherical organelles with two membranes (inner and outer).
    • Inner membrane is folded into cristae, creating more surface area for chemical reactions.
    • The intermembrane space and matrix space are the spaces between the inner and outer membranes respectively, and filled with matrix containing DNA, RNA, ribosomes, and proteins.
  • Functions: The powerhouse of the cell; site of oxidative phosphorylation, generating energy for cellular processes.
    -Contains enzymes for the Krebs cycle. -Regulates calcium levels.

III- Ribosomes

  • Structure: Small particles composed of proteins and ribosomal RNA (rRNA), having a large and small subunit.
  • Location: Found free in the cytoplasm or attached to the rough endoplasmic reticulum (RER).
  • Function: Sites of protein synthesis

IV- Endoplasmic Reticulum (ER)

  • Structure: System of interconnected tubes, vesicles, and flattened saccules (cisternae) surrounded by a limiting membrane.
    • Two types: rough and smooth.
  • Rough ER (RER): Studded with ribosomes; involved in protein synthesis and transport.
  • Smooth ER (SER): Lacks ribosomes; involved in synthesis of lipids, steroids, detoxification, glycogen metabolism and calcium regulation

V- Golgi Complex/Apparatus

  • Structure: Stacks of flattened membranous sacs (cisternae).
    -Has a forming (cis) face and a maturing (trans) face.
  • Function: Modifies, sorts, and packages proteins and lipids. It is involved in protein secretion. Processes and delivers various cellular constituents.

VI- Secretory Granules (Vesicles)

  • Structure: Membranous sacs containing secretory products from the Golgi apparatus.
  • Function: Store products for later release from the cell (exocytosis).

VII- Lysosomes

  • Structure: Membranous sacs containing hydrolytic enzymes.
  • Function: Digest cellular waste, worn-out organelles, or foreign materials
  • Types: Primary lysosomes contain digestive enzymes within the vacuole. Secondary lysosomes result from the fusion of primary lysosomes with other vesicles.

Cell Membrane Processes

  • Phagocytosis: Engulfing solid materials
  • Pinocytosis: Engulfing liquid materials.
  • Exocytosis: Releasing waste materials.

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