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What is the primary role of receptor-mediated endocytosis?
What is the primary role of receptor-mediated endocytosis?
- To rapidly divide cells during mitosis.
- To transport ions against their concentration gradient.
- To concentrate specific large molecules inside a cell. (correct)
- To facilitate passive movement of molecules across the cell membrane.
Which phase of the cell cycle involves DNA replication?
Which phase of the cell cycle involves DNA replication?
- M phase
- G0 phase
- G1 phase
- S phase (correct)
What occurs during the G1 checkpoint of the cell cycle?
What occurs during the G1 checkpoint of the cell cycle?
- Cytoplasmic division begins.
- DNA replication is initiated.
- A decision is made to continue with cell division. (correct)
- Cells prepare to enter mitosis.
What is formed at the end of the mitosis process?
What is formed at the end of the mitosis process?
In humans, how many total chromatids are present at the end of the S phase?
In humans, how many total chromatids are present at the end of the S phase?
What is true about all living organisms in relation to cells?
What is true about all living organisms in relation to cells?
Which aspect is included in the properties of life as common characteristics of organisms?
Which aspect is included in the properties of life as common characteristics of organisms?
What does the first law of thermodynamics state?
What does the first law of thermodynamics state?
What is the significance of the second law of thermodynamics in cellular processes?
What is the significance of the second law of thermodynamics in cellular processes?
Cells maintain a balanced internal environment known as what?
Cells maintain a balanced internal environment known as what?
Which process is essential for cells to continuously counteract the tendency of increasing entropy?
Which process is essential for cells to continuously counteract the tendency of increasing entropy?
How do cells adapt to their environment?
How do cells adapt to their environment?
What describes the purpose of biostatistics in biology?
What describes the purpose of biostatistics in biology?
What is the main process of cell division in bacteria called?
What is the main process of cell division in bacteria called?
What stage of the cell cycle does the G1 checkpoint monitor?
What stage of the cell cycle does the G1 checkpoint monitor?
Which of the following is NOT a role of the G1 checkpoint?
Which of the following is NOT a role of the G1 checkpoint?
What happens when the G1 checkpoint detects DNA damage?
What happens when the G1 checkpoint detects DNA damage?
What initiates the process of apoptosis?
What initiates the process of apoptosis?
What can happen if DNA replication begins before previous cell separation is complete in bacteria?
What can happen if DNA replication begins before previous cell separation is complete in bacteria?
What phenomenon occurs when cells stop dividing once a surface is fully covered?
What phenomenon occurs when cells stop dividing once a surface is fully covered?
Which part of the bacterial cell divides during binary fission?
Which part of the bacterial cell divides during binary fission?
What is the role of centrosomes during mitosis?
What is the role of centrosomes during mitosis?
During which phase do sister chromatids separate to opposite poles?
During which phase do sister chromatids separate to opposite poles?
What is indicated by the presence of X-shaped chromosomes?
What is indicated by the presence of X-shaped chromosomes?
What occurs during prometaphase?
What occurs during prometaphase?
In animal cells, what process occurs during cytokinesis?
In animal cells, what process occurs during cytokinesis?
What happens to the chromatid after anaphase?
What happens to the chromatid after anaphase?
What is the primary role of the nucleolus during prophase?
What is the primary role of the nucleolus during prophase?
Which transport process does not require energy input?
Which transport process does not require energy input?
What marks the completion of telophase?
What marks the completion of telophase?
What process involves the movement of solutes from an area of low concentration to an area of high concentration?
What process involves the movement of solutes from an area of low concentration to an area of high concentration?
What is one example of co-transport in animal cells?
What is one example of co-transport in animal cells?
Which process relies on the endomembrane system for protein secretion?
Which process relies on the endomembrane system for protein secretion?
What distinguishes phagocytosis from pinocytosis?
What distinguishes phagocytosis from pinocytosis?
Which of these is an example of bulk transport?
Which of these is an example of bulk transport?
What type of pump is the Na+/K+ ATPase?
What type of pump is the Na+/K+ ATPase?
Which statement about diffusion of one solute is true?
Which statement about diffusion of one solute is true?
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Study Notes
Cellular Biology Overview
- Biology is a science focused on the study of life.
- Scientific method involves systematic observation, measurement, experimentation, formulation, and testing of hypotheses.
Biostatistics
- Biostatistics encompasses procedures for interpreting biological data.
- Includes two main types: descriptive and inferential statistics.
Properties of Life
- All organisms consist of cells, which are the basic unit of life (Cell Theory).
- Cells display organization with specific parts (organelles) performing distinct functions.
- Cells are constructed from similar atomic compositions and obey the laws of energy.
Thermodynamics in Cells
- First Law of Thermodynamics: Energy is conserved and transformed, not created or destroyed.
- Second Law of Thermodynamics: Entropy tends to increase, requiring cells to intake energy continuously for metabolic activities.
Cellular Metabolism and Homeostasis
- Cells metabolize to carry out various chemical activities while maintaining internal balance (homeostasis).
- Adaptation to environmental changes is crucial for cellular function.
Transport Mechanisms
- Movement within cells can be passive (no energy required) or active (requires energy).
- Passive Transport: Includes diffusion and osmosis, where solutes move without energy input.
- Active Transport: Involves solutes moving against their concentration gradient; ATP is utilized.
- Examples: Na+/K+ ATPase pump, H+/ATPase pump.
Bulk Transport
- Large molecules utilize bulk transport mechanisms which require energy.
- Exocytosis: Process where substances are expelled from the cell, e.g., insulin secretion.
- Endocytosis: Involves the intake of materials:
- Phagocytosis: Cell engulfs large particles or pathogens.
- Pinocytosis: Cell ingests fluid and dissolved solutes without pseudopod formation.
- Receptor-mediated endocytosis: Specific uptake process for larger molecules like LDL-cholesterol.
The Cell Cycle and Mitosis
- Mitosis serves key functions such as asexual reproduction and growth.
- Results in two identical daughter cells maintaining chromosome number.
- Key events include DNA replication, nuclear division (mitosis), and cytoplasmic division (cytokinesis).
Phases of the Cell Cycle
- Interphase consists of G1 (cell growth and preparation), S (DNA synthesis), and G2 (final preparations for mitosis).
- M Phase (Mitotic Phase) comprises prophase, prometaphase, metaphase, anaphase, and telophase, leading to cytokinesis.
Mitosis Phases Explained
- Prophase: Chromosomes condense, becoming visible; nucleolus disappears.
- Prometaphase: Nuclear envelope breaks down; spindle fibers attach to chromosomes.
- Metaphase: Chromosomes align at the cell equator.
- Anaphase: Sister chromatids separate and move to opposite poles.
- Telophase: Nuclear envelope reforms, chromosomes decondense; cytokinesis occurs.
Bacterial Cell Division
- Prokaryotic cells divide through binary fission, involving replication and separation of circular DNA.
- Cell division is not synchronized with DNA replication; rapid division may lead to improper chromosome separation.
Cell Cycle Checkpoints
- Three major checkpoints ensure proper progression: G1, G2, and M checkpoints.
- The G1 checkpoint monitors conditions like anchorage dependence, density inhibition, and DNA integrity.
- DNA damage can induce apoptosis if not repairable, a process regulated by caspase activation.
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