Cellular Organelles Overview
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What properties of carbon make it the backbone of organic molecules?

Carbon can form four covalent bonds, allowing it to create diverse and complex molecular structures essential for life.

Identify the building blocks and primary function of lipids.

Lipids are built from fatty acids and glycerol, and they primarily serve to store long-term energy and form cell membranes.

What is the role of ATP in cellular processes?

ATP serves as the primary energy carrier in cells, powering processes like muscle contraction and active transport.

Describe one key difference between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells.

<p>Prokaryotic cells lack a nucleus and membrane-bound organelles, while eukaryotic cells have both.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the primary building blocks of nucleic acids, and what is their main function?

<p>Nucleic acids are built from nucleotides, and their main function is to store and transmit genetic information.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Explain the structure of the cell membrane.

<p>The cell membrane is composed of a phospholipid bilayer with embedded proteins.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the building blocks of proteins and their primary functions?

<p>Proteins are built from amino acids, and they perform various functions like catalysis, transport, and providing structural support.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What functions do eukaryotic organelles like mitochondria and the Golgi apparatus serve?

<p>Mitochondria generate energy for the cell, while the Golgi apparatus modifies, sorts, and packages proteins.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of aerobic cellular respiration?

<p>To convert glucose and oxygen into ATP, carbon dioxide, and water for energy.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Describe the main products of photosynthesis.

<p>The main products of photosynthesis are glucose and oxygen.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the end products of mitosis?

<p>Two identical diploid daughter cells.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does meiosis contribute to genetic diversity?

<p>Meiosis reduces chromosome numbers and recombines genetic material, creating varied gametes.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What role does DNA replication play before cell division?

<p>It ensures each daughter cell receives an identical copy of genetic material.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Identify the starting and ending materials of transcription.

<p>Starts with DNA and ends with mRNA.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the ribosome during translation?

<p>To synthesize proteins from the mRNA sequence.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Explain the relationship between cells, tissues, and organs.

<p>Cells group together to form tissues, and different tissues collaborate to create organs.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why do animals need to obtain energy from food?

<p>To support growth, maintenance, movement, and other life-sustaining processes.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What mechanisms do animals use for thermoregulation?

<p>Animals use sweating, shivering, and adjusting blood flow to maintain optimal body temperature.</p> Signup and view all the answers

List three main parts of the circulatory system.

<p>Heart, blood vessels, and blood.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of lysosomes?

<p>To break down waste materials and cellular debris using digestive enzymes.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How do the rough and smooth endoplasmic reticulum differ in function?

<p>Rough ER synthesizes proteins, while smooth ER synthesizes lipids and detoxifies substances.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the observable traits of an organism called?

<p>Phenotype.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Why is carbon the backbone of organic molecules?

Carbon's ability to form four covalent bonds allows it to create long, complex chains and rings, forming the basis of essential molecules like carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, and nucleic acids.

What are carbohydrates?

Carbohydrates are composed of monosaccharides (simple sugars) and provide quick energy and structural support.

What are lipids?

Lipids are composed of fatty acids and glycerol. They store long-term energy, form cell membranes, and act as signaling molecules.

What are proteins?

Proteins are built from amino acids and perform various cellular functions, including catalysis (enzymes), structure (collagen), transport (hemoglobin), and immune responses.

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What are nucleic acids?

Nucleic acids are built from nucleotides and store and transmit genetic information. DNA and RNA are examples.

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What is ATP?

ATP (Adenosine Triphosphate) is the primary energy carrier in cells, composed of adenine, ribose, and three phosphate groups. The breaking of high-energy phosphate bonds releases energy to power cellular processes.

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What are eukaryotic cells?

Eukaryotic cells have a defined nucleus and membrane-bound organelles, such as mitochondria, endoplasmic reticulum, Golgi apparatus, and lysosomes. These cells perform complex processes like protein synthesis, energy production, and cell division.

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How are prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells different?

Both prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells have DNA, ribosomes, and cell membranes. However, prokaryotes lack a nucleus and organelles, while eukaryotes have a nucleus and membrane-bound organelles.

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Aerobic Cellular Respiration

The process by which cells break down glucose in the presence of oxygen to produce energy (ATP).

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Photosynthesis

The process by which plants convert light energy, carbon dioxide, and water into glucose and oxygen.

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Mitosis

Cell division that results in two identical daughter cells. Starts with one diploid cell and ends with two.

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Meiosis

Cell division that reduces the chromosome number by half to form gametes (sperm and eggs). Starts with one diploid cell and ends with four haploid cells.

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DNA

A double-stranded helix made up of nucleotides (adenine, thymine, cytosine, and guanine). It carries genetic instructions.

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Transcription

The process of synthesizing RNA from a DNA template.

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Translation

The process of synthesizing proteins from mRNA.

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Cells

The basic unit of life. They are the building blocks of all living organisms.

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Tissues

Groups of similar cells that perform a common function.

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Organs

Made of different tissues working together for a specific function.

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Organ Systems

Groups of organs that perform related functions.

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Organisms

Entire living beings made up of many organ systems.

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Animals Use Chemical Energy from Food

Animals obtain energy from the food they eat. This energy is used for growth, maintenance, movement, and other life-sustaining processes.

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Homeostasis

The process by which animals maintain a stable internal environment (e.g., temperature, pH, water balance) despite external changes.

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Thermoregulation

The process of maintaining an optimal body temperature.

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Study Notes

Mitochondria

  • Function: Powerhouse of the cell, producing ATP (energy) through cellular respiration
  • Process: Converts glucose and oxygen into ATP, water, and carbon dioxide
  • Additional roles: Regulates cell death (apoptosis), stores calcium ions

Endoplasmic Reticulum (ER)

  • Two types: Rough ER and Smooth ER
  • Rough ER: Studs with ribosomes, involved in protein synthesis
  • Rough ER functions: Secretes proteins, incorporates into cell membrane, sends proteins to lysosomes
  • Smooth ER: Lacks ribosomes, involved in lipid synthesis
  • Smooth ER functions: Lipid synthesis, carbohydrate metabolism, drug/poison detoxification, calcium storage

Golgi Apparatus

  • Function: Modifies, sorts, and packages proteins and lipids from the ER
  • Process: Prepares for transport to other cell parts or outside the cell
  • Additional roles: Modifies proteins (e.g., glycosylation), adds functional groups to lipids/proteins

Lysosomes

  • Function: Contains digestive enzymes, breaking down waste and foreign materials
  • Function: Break down waste materials, cellular debris, and foreign substances
  • Additional roles: Autophagy (organelle recycling), phagocytosis (engulfed particle digestion), apoptosis (programmed cell death)

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This quiz covers the essential functions and processes of key cellular organelles, including mitochondria, endoplasmic reticulum, Golgi apparatus, and lysosomes. Test your knowledge on how these structures contribute to cellular activities and their roles in energy production, protein synthesis, and digestion.

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