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Which type of endocytosis brings fluid into the cell?
Which type of endocytosis brings fluid into the cell?
- Pinocytosis (correct)
- Phagocytosis
- Receptor-mediated endocytosis
- Exocytosis
What is the primary function of vacuoles?
What is the primary function of vacuoles?
- Digestion
- Storage (correct)
- ATP production
- Photosynthesis
What is the structure of mitochondria?
What is the structure of mitochondria?
- Double membrane (correct)
- Folded membrane
- Single membrane
- No membrane
What is the core function of mitochondria?
What is the core function of mitochondria?
What is the primary component of the cell wall in plants and algae?
What is the primary component of the cell wall in plants and algae?
What is the function of chloroplasts?
What is the function of chloroplasts?
What is the function of the cytoskeleton?
What is the function of the cytoskeleton?
What is the structure of vacuoles?
What is the structure of vacuoles?
What is the structure of chloroplasts?
What is the structure of chloroplasts?
What is the function of pinocytosis?
What is the function of pinocytosis?
Which of the following is NOT a function of the cell's cytoskeleton?
Which of the following is NOT a function of the cell's cytoskeleton?
What is the main difference between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells?
What is the main difference between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells?
Which of the following is NOT a structural similarity found in most bacterial cells?
Which of the following is NOT a structural similarity found in most bacterial cells?
What is the function of plasmids in prokaryotic cells?
What is the function of plasmids in prokaryotic cells?
Which of the following is NOT a domain according to phylogeny?
Which of the following is NOT a domain according to phylogeny?
What is the role of molecular 'zip codes' in a cell?
What is the role of molecular 'zip codes' in a cell?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of cells?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of cells?
What is the function of the cell's internal skeleton?
What is the function of the cell's internal skeleton?
What is the composition of a prokaryotic cell's cell wall?
What is the composition of a prokaryotic cell's cell wall?
What is the location of the prokaryotic cell's chromosome?
What is the location of the prokaryotic cell's chromosome?
Which of the following is a key difference between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells?
Which of the following is a key difference between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells?
What is the function of the rough endoplasmic reticulum?
What is the function of the rough endoplasmic reticulum?
Which organelle is responsible for processing, sorting, and shipping proteins?
Which organelle is responsible for processing, sorting, and shipping proteins?
What is the function of ribosomes?
What is the function of ribosomes?
What is the function of lysosomes?
What is the function of lysosomes?
Which of the following is a characteristic of prokaryotic cells?
Which of the following is a characteristic of prokaryotic cells?
What is the primary advantage of compartmentalization in eukaryotic cells?
What is the primary advantage of compartmentalization in eukaryotic cells?
What is the function of the smooth endoplasmic reticulum?
What is the function of the smooth endoplasmic reticulum?
Which of the following is a characteristic of eukaryotic cells?
Which of the following is a characteristic of eukaryotic cells?
How are materials delivered to lysosomes?
How are materials delivered to lysosomes?
Flashcards
Pinocytosis
Pinocytosis
A type of endocytosis where cells take in fluids and dissolved substances.
Vacuoles
Vacuoles
Storage compartments in cells, holding nutrients, waste products, and helping with cell volume regulation.
Mitochondria
Mitochondria
Organelles responsible for generating energy (ATP) through cellular respiration.
Cellulose
Cellulose
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Chloroplasts
Chloroplasts
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Cytoskeleton
Cytoskeleton
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Prokaryotic cells
Prokaryotic cells
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Eukaryotic cells
Eukaryotic cells
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Nucleoid Region
Nucleoid Region
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Plasmids
Plasmids
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Compartmentalization
Compartmentalization
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Rough Endoplasmic Reticulum (RER)
Rough Endoplasmic Reticulum (RER)
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Golgi Apparatus
Golgi Apparatus
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Ribosomes
Ribosomes
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Lysosomes
Lysosomes
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Peptidoglycan
Peptidoglycan
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Vesicles
Vesicles
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Molecular 'Zip Codes'
Molecular 'Zip Codes'
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Plasma membrane
Plasma membrane
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Genetic material
Genetic material
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Protein synthesis machinery
Protein synthesis machinery
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Viruses
Viruses
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Thylakoid membranes
Thylakoid membranes
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Grana
Grana
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Aerobic respiration
Aerobic respiration
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ATP
ATP
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Turgor pressure
Turgor pressure
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Study Notes
Endocytosis and Cellular Processes
- Pinocytosis is a type of endocytosis that brings fluid into the cell, allowing the uptake of small molecules and dissolved substances.
- Vacuoles primarily function as storage compartments for substances such as nutrients, waste, and waste products, and help maintain turgor pressure in plant cells.
- Mitochondria have a double-membrane structure consisting of an outer membrane and a highly folded inner membrane called cristae, which increases surface area for energy production.
- The core function of mitochondria is to generate adenosine triphosphate (ATP) through aerobic respiration, serving as the cell's energy currency.
Cellular Structures and Components
- The primary component of the cell wall in plants and algae is cellulose, providing structural support and protection.
- Chloroplasts function in photosynthesis, capturing light energy and converting it into chemical energy stored in glucose.
- The cytoskeleton provides structural support, helps maintain cell shape, and is involved in cell movement and the transport of materials within the cell.
- Vacuoles have a membrane-bound structure filled with liquid, primarily water, and various solutes, playing a key role in maintaining cellular homeostasis.
- Chloroplasts have a double-membrane structure with thylakoid membranes arranged in stacks called grana, where light reactions of photosynthesis occur.
Prokaryotic vs. Eukaryotic Cells
- Prokaryotic cells lack a nucleus and membrane-bound organelles, while eukaryotic cells have a defined nucleus and specialized organelles, allowing for greater complexity.
- A characteristic difference between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells is that prokaryotic cells typically have a single circular chromosome located in the nucleoid region, while eukaryotic cells have multiple linear chromosomes within a nucleus.
- Plasmids in prokaryotic cells are small, circular pieces of DNA that can carry genes beneficial for survival, such as antibiotic resistance.
- Eukaryotic cells exhibit compartmentalization, providing specific environments for different cellular processes, enhancing efficiency and organization.
Organelle Functions
- The rough endoplasmic reticulum (RER) is responsible for protein synthesis and modification, as it is studded with ribosomes which facilitate translation.
- The Golgi apparatus processes, sorts, and ships proteins received from the endoplasmic reticulum to their final destinations within or outside the cell.
- Ribosomes are essential for protein synthesis, translating messenger RNA into polypeptide chains.
- Lysosomes contain digestive enzymes to break down waste materials and cellular debris, acting as the cell’s waste disposal system.
Additional Cellular Functions
- The internal skeleton or cytoskeleton of cells supports cell structure, enables transport of materials, and facilitates cellular movements such as division and motility.
- The composition of a prokaryotic cell's cell wall is primarily made of peptidoglycan, providing rigidity and protection.
- The internal delivery of materials to lysosomes occurs via vesicles that fuse with lysosomes, allowing contents to be degraded and recycled.
- Molecular 'zip codes' are signals within proteins that direct their transport to specific organelles, ensuring proper localization and function within the cell.
Characteristics of Cells
- Prokaryotic cells generally lack organelles, possess a simpler structure, and are usually unicellular, while eukaryotic cells are more complex, can be multicellular, and have diverse functions.
- Characteristics of all cells include the presence of a plasma membrane, genetic material, and the machinery to produce proteins.
- One domain that is NOT classified according to phylogeny is Viruses, as they do not fit the criteria of cellular life.
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Test your knowledge on the key concepts of organelles and cell structure. Explore the relationship between a cell's composition and its overall shape. Learn about the molecular "zip codes" that aid material transport within the cell. Understand the role of the cytoskeleton in cell division, movement, and transport. Gain insights into the dynamic and integrated nature of cells.
