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Cell Structure and Organelles
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What is the primary function of the mitochondria in a cell?

  • Cell growth and development
  • Generating energy for the cell through cellular respiration (correct)
  • Protein synthesis and transport
  • Cell signaling and response
  • What is the process by which a cell divides into two daughter cells?

  • Cell growth and development
  • Mitosis
  • Cell signaling and response
  • Cell division (correct)
  • What is the function of the endoplasmic reticulum (ER)?

  • Cell signaling and response
  • Protein synthesis and transport (correct)
  • Cell adhesion and recognition
  • Generating energy for the cell
  • What is the term for the movement of molecules from high to low concentration?

    <p>Diffusion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of lysosomes in a cell?

    <p>Cellular digestion and recycling</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the structure that connects cells and allows for communication?

    <p>Cell junctions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of the phospholipid bilayer in a cell membrane?

    <p>To regulate the flow of materials in and out of the cell</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of transport involves the movement of molecules with the assistance of transport proteins?

    <p>Facilitated diffusion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the series of molecular interactions that transmit a signal from the cell surface to the nucleus?

    <p>Signal transduction pathways</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who added the concept that cells arise from pre-existing cells through cell division to the cell theory?

    <p>Rudolf Virchow</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of the nucleus in a cell?

    <p>To control cell growth and division</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of the rough endoplasmic reticulum (ER) in a cell?

    <p>To synthesize proteins</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of signaling occurs within the same cell?

    <p>Autocrine signaling</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the movement of water molecules from high to low concentration?

    <p>Osmosis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Cell Structure

    • Plasma Membrane: semi-permeable membrane that separates the cell from its environment
    • Cytoplasm: jelly-like substance inside the cell where metabolic processes occur
    • Cytoskeleton: network of filaments that provides structural support and shape to the cell
    • Nucleus: control center of the cell where DNA is stored
    • Mitochondria: organelles responsible for generating energy for the cell through cellular respiration
    • Endoplasmic Reticulum (ER): organelle involved in protein synthesis and transport
    • Lysosomes: organelles responsible for cellular digestion and recycling
    • Golgi Apparatus: organelle involved in protein modification and transport

    Cell Membrane Functions

    • Cell signaling: allows cells to communicate with each other
    • Transport: regulates the movement of molecules in and out of the cell
    • Cell adhesion: allows cells to stick together
    • Cell recognition: allows cells to recognize and respond to specific molecules

    Cellular Processes

    • Cell division: process by which a cell divides into two daughter cells
      • Mitosis: process of nuclear division
      • Cytokinesis: process of cytoplasmic division
    • Cell growth and development: process by which cells increase in size and complexity
    • Cell signaling and response: process by which cells respond to external stimuli
    • Cell death: process by which cells die and are removed

    Cellular Transport

    • Passive transport: movement of molecules from high to low concentration
      • Diffusion: random movement of molecules
      • Osmosis: movement of water molecules
    • Active transport: movement of molecules from low to high concentration
      • Carrier proteins: proteins that transport molecules across the cell membrane

    Cell-cell Interactions

    • Cell adhesion molecules: molecules that allow cells to stick together
    • Cell junctions: structures that connect cells and allow for communication
      • Tight junctions: impermeable junctions that prevent leakage
      • Desmosomes: junctions that hold cells together
      • Gap junctions: junctions that allow for direct communication between cells

    Cell Structure

    • Plasma membrane is a semi-permeable membrane that separates the cell from its environment.
    • Cytoplasm is a jelly-like substance inside the cell where metabolic processes occur.
    • Cytoskeleton is a network of filaments that provides structural support and shape to the cell.
    • Nucleus is the control center of the cell where DNA is stored.
    • Mitochondria are organelles responsible for generating energy for the cell through cellular respiration.
    • Endoplasmic Reticulum (ER) is an organelle involved in protein synthesis and transport.
    • Lysosomes are organelles responsible for cellular digestion and recycling.
    • Golgi Apparatus is an organelle involved in protein modification and transport.

    Cell Membrane Functions

    • Cell signaling allows cells to communicate with each other.
    • Transport regulates the movement of molecules in and out of the cell.
    • Cell adhesion allows cells to stick together.
    • Cell recognition allows cells to recognize and respond to specific molecules.

    Cellular Processes

    • Cell division is the process by which a cell divides into two daughter cells.
    • Mitosis is the process of nuclear division.
    • Cytokinesis is the process of cytoplasmic division.
    • Cell growth and development is the process by which cells increase in size and complexity.
    • Cell signaling and response is the process by which cells respond to external stimuli.
    • Cell death is the process by which cells die and are removed.

    Cellular Transport

    • Passive transport is the movement of molecules from high to low concentration.
    • Diffusion is the random movement of molecules.
    • Osmosis is the movement of water molecules.
    • Active transport is the movement of molecules from low to high concentration.
    • Carrier proteins are proteins that transport molecules across the cell membrane.

    Cell-cell Interactions

    • Cell adhesion molecules are molecules that allow cells to stick together.
    • Cell junctions are structures that connect cells and allow for communication.
    • Tight junctions are impermeable junctions that prevent leakage.
    • Desmosomes are junctions that hold cells together.
    • Gap junctions are junctions that allow for direct communication between cells.

    Phospholipid Bilayer

    • Composed of two layers of phospholipid molecules with hydrophilic heads and hydrophobic tails, allowing for regulation of material flow in and out of the cell
    • Hydrophilic heads face outwards and hydrophobic tails face inwards, making the cell membrane semi-permeable
    • This arrangement enables the cell membrane to control what enters and leaves the cell

    Cell Membrane Transport

    • Passive Transport
      • Diffusion: molecules move from high to low concentration
      • Osmosis: water molecules move from high to low concentration
      • Facilitated Diffusion: molecules move with assistance from transport proteins
    • Active Transport
      • Requires energy from the cell to move molecules against concentration gradients
      • Involves transport proteins and ATP energy

    Cell Signaling

    • Signal Transduction Pathways
      • Series of molecular interactions transmitting signals from the cell surface to the nucleus
      • Involves protein and enzyme activation to transmit signals
    • Types of Cell Signaling
      • Autocrine signaling: signaling within the same cell
      • Paracrine signaling: signaling between nearby cells
      • Endocrine signaling: signaling between cells over long distances

    Cell Theory History

    • Matthias Jakob Schleiden and Theodor Schwann (1839)
      • Proposed the cell theory, stating that all living organisms are composed of cells
      • Cells are the basic units of life and all living things are made up of one or more cells
    • Rudolf Virchow (1858)
      • Added the concept that cells arise from pre-existing cells through cell division

    Cellular Organelles

    • Nucleus
      • Controls cell growth and division
      • Contains genetic material (DNA)
    • Mitochondria
      • Generates energy for the cell through cellular respiration
      • Converts glucose into ATP
    • Endoplasmic Reticulum (ER)
      • Involved in protein synthesis and transport
      • Has two types: rough ER (with ribosomes) and smooth ER (without ribosomes)
    • Lysosomes
      • Contains digestive enzymes that break down and recycle cellular waste and foreign substances
      • Maintains cellular homeostasis

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