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What is the main function of the nucleus in a cell?
What is the site of ribosome synthesis in the cell?
What is the main component of cytoplasm?
What is the function of the cell membrane?
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What is the process of cell division that results in two daughter cells with the same number of chromosomes as the parent cell?
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What is the stage of mitosis where chromatin condenses and the nuclear envelope breaks down?
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What is the function of the nuclear matrix?
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What is the primary component of the cell membrane?
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What is the function of the nucleolus in the nucleus?
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Study Notes
Nucleus
- Control center of the cell
- Contains most of the cell's genetic material (DNA)
- Surrounded by a double membrane called the nuclear envelope
- Has pores that allow molecules to pass through
- Consists of:
- Nucleolus: site of ribosome synthesis
- Chromatin: complex of DNA and proteins
- Nuclear matrix: network of proteins and filaments
Cytoplasm
- Jelly-like substance inside the cell membrane
- Site of many metabolic processes, including:
- Protein synthesis
- Cell signaling
- Cell division
- Composed of:
- Water (about 70%)
- Salts
- Sugars
- Amino acids
- Organelles (e.g. mitochondria, ribosomes)
- Plays a key role in cellular processes, such as:
- Cell movement
- Muscle contraction
- Cell signaling
Cell Membrane
- Thin, semi-permeable membrane surrounding the cell
- Regulates what enters and leaves the cell
- Composed of:
- Phospholipid bilayer: phospholipid molecules with hydrophilic heads and hydrophobic tails
- Embedded proteins: transport, signaling, and structural proteins
- Functions:
- Controls the movement of molecules in and out of the cell
- Maintains cell shape and structure
- Provides protection and support
Mitosis
- Process of cell division that results in two daughter cells with the same number of chromosomes as the parent cell
- Consists of several stages:
- Interphase: cell grows, replicates DNA, and prepares for cell division
- Prophase: chromatin condenses, nuclear envelope breaks down, and spindle fibers form
- Metaphase: chromosomes line up at the center of the cell
- Anaphase: sister chromatids separate and move to opposite poles
- Telophase: nuclear envelope reforms, and chromosomes uncoil
- Cytokinesis: cytoplasm divides, and cell splits into two daughter cells
Cell Division
- Process by which a cell becomes two or more cells
- Types:
- Mitosis: results in two daughter cells with the same number of chromosomes as the parent cell
- Meiosis: results in four daughter cells with half the number of chromosomes as the parent cell (gametes)
- Importance:
- Growth and development
- Tissue repair and replacement
- Formation of gametes for reproduction
Cell Structure
- Nucleus is the control center of the cell and contains most of the cell's genetic material (DNA)
- Nuclear envelope is a double membrane that surrounds the nucleus and has pores that allow molecules to pass through
- Nucleolus is the site of ribosome synthesis
- Chromatin is a complex of DNA and proteins
- Nuclear matrix is a network of proteins and filaments
Cytoplasm
- Cytoplasm is a jelly-like substance that makes up about 70% of the cell's volume
- It is the site of many metabolic processes, including protein synthesis, cell signaling, and cell division
- Cytoplasm is composed of water, salts, sugars, amino acids, and organelles like mitochondria and ribosomes
- It plays a key role in cellular processes, such as cell movement, muscle contraction, and cell signaling
Cell Membrane
- Cell membrane is a thin, semi-permeable membrane that regulates what enters and leaves the cell
- It is composed of a phospholipid bilayer with hydrophilic heads and hydrophobic tails and embedded proteins
- The cell membrane controls the movement of molecules in and out of the cell, maintains cell shape and structure, and provides protection and support
Cell Division
- Mitosis is the process of cell division that results in two daughter cells with the same number of chromosomes as the parent cell
- It consists of several stages: interphase, prophase, metaphase, anaphase, telophase, and cytokinesis
- Cell division is important for growth and development, tissue repair and replacement, and the formation of gametes for reproduction
- There are two types of cell division: mitosis and meiosis, which results in four daughter cells with half the number of chromosomes as the parent cell
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Learn about the nucleus and cytoplasm, their structures and functions in a cell. Understand the components of the nucleus and the processes that occur in the cytoplasm.
