Cytology Overview and Eukaryotic Cells
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What is considered the brain of the cell?

  • Mitochondria
  • Cell membrane
  • Nucleus (correct)
  • Cytoplasm

    • Which organelles are involved in the degradation of particles within the cell?

  • Golgi apparatus and centrioles
  • Transport vesicles and ribosomes
  • Mitochondria and peroxisomes
  • Endosomes and lysosomes (correct)

    • Which of the following is NOT a function attributed to cells?

  • Collecting light energy from sunlight (correct)
  • Reproduction by mitosis
  • Synthesis of macromolecules
  • Respiration

    • What is the role of the plasma membrane?

    <p>To act as a selective barrier and maintain homeostasis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of organelle is the cytoskeleton classified as?

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

    What can be found in the hydrophobic domain of the plasma membrane?

    <p>Complex lipids</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of receptors on the plasma membrane?

    <p>They help in the recognition of external antigens.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which component of the cell membrane is generally in higher content than lipids?

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

    What role do protrusions of the cytoplasm serve in certain cells?

    <p>They enable cell movement and migration.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of these is a membranous organelle?

    <p>Golgi apparatus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What structural feature is characteristic of cell membranes observed in electron microscopy?

    <p>Trilaminar structure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of proteins are embedded within the membrane and function as channels or transporters?

    <p>Integral proteins</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary focus of cytology?

    <p>Study of cells in terms of structure, function, and chemistry</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes a selective barrier?

    <p>Allows some substances to enter while blocking others</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which aspect of cells does cytology examine in relation to their function?

    <p>Morphology of cells</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When a cell responds to external stimuli, what triggers the intracellular events?

    <p>Antigen recognition by receptors</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of an electron microscope in cytology?

    <p>To provide a higher resolution for viewing organelles</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement accurately describes the largest and smallest cells in the human body?

    <p>The smallest cell is the sperm, the largest is the oocyte.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why are microscopes necessary for studying cells?

    <p>Cells are too small to be analyzed without magnification.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common feature shared by all eukaryotic cells?

    <p>Composition of a plasma membrane</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which characteristic can vary among different cell populations in the human body?

    <p>The composition and organization of cells</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What types of microscopy are mainly used in cytology and histology?

    <p>Light and electron microscopy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What defines intrinsic proteins in relation to the plasma membrane?

    <p>They are embedded and span from one side to the other of the membrane.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following characteristics is NOT associated with extrinsic or peripheral proteins?

    <p>They are embedded within the membrane structure.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where is the glycocalyx located?

    <p>On the apical portion of the plasma membranes.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What effect does cholesterol have on the intrinsic proteins within the plasma membrane?

    <p>It contributes to the fluidity of the membrane, allowing proteins to diffuse laterally.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of transport involves intrinsic proteins in the plasma membrane?

    <p>Passive transport and can sometimes require energy.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a primary function of the lipid rafts in the plasma membrane?

    <p>To act as signaling platforms that respond to external stimuli.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How are glycoproteins formed in the cell membrane?

    <p>By the linkage of carbohydrates to proteins.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes membrane asymmetry?

    <p>The presence of different lipids on the inner and outer layers of the membrane.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role do junctions in the plasma membrane serve?

    <p>They allow for attachment or transfer of substances between cells.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a defining feature of the fluid nature of the plasma membrane?

    <p>Intrinsic proteins can diffuse laterally within the membrane.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes the relationship between intrinsic proteins and ion transport?

    <p>They act as channels or pumps to facilitate ion transport.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which component of the cell membrane is primarily involved in recognition of molecules?

    <p>Proteins linked to carbohydrates.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what way can the composition of the cell membrane change?

    <p>It can change between different cell populations and over time.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is primarily associated with the intracellular side of the plasma membrane?

    <p>A greater presence of cholesterol compared to the extracellular side.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What characterizes heterochromatin compared to euchromatin?

    <p>More condensed and not transcribed</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does a dark representation of the nucleus in an electron microscope indicate?

    <p>Low levels of transcription activity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the basic structural unit of chromatin?

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

    What process follows the 'beads-on-a-string' structure in chromatin organization?

    <p>Progressive compaction of nucleosomes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of the nucleolus?

    <p>Synthesize ribosomal RNA</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes the pars fibrosa from the pars granulosa within the nucleolus?

    <p>Composition of cytosolic proteins</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary composition of the nuclear matrix?

    <p>Lamin proteins, water, and ions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the final stage of chromatin condensation before chromatid separation?

    <p>Metaphase chromosome</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following components are necessary for chromatin compaction?

    <p>DNA and histones</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement is true regarding euchromatin?

    <p>It is loosely packaged and actively transcribed.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of molecules can pass through the plasma membrane via simple diffusion?

    <p>Hydrophobic molecules</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is required for active transport to occur?

    <p>Energy in the form of ATP</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which transport mechanism uses a protein to facilitate the movement of substances across a membrane without the input of energy?

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

    What describes the process of exocytosis?

    <p>Secretion of products outside the cell</p> Signup and view all the answers

    During facilitated diffusion, what is primarily responsible for transporting larger molecules across the plasma membrane?

    <p>Transport proteins</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does antiport transport function?

    <p>Transporting two substances in opposite directions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which component is found in the nucleus and is essential for DNA transcription?

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

    In which type of tissue do the cells typically have their nuclei situated at the base, allowing space for secretion?

    <p>Epithelial tissue</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary role of the sodium-potassium ATPase pump?

    <p>Maintain the cell's electrical gradient</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens during phagocytosis?

    <p>Internalization of external particles</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of transport mechanism allows for the movement of two substances in the same direction?

    <p>Simport transport</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does the position and morphology of the nucleus vary among different cell types?

    <p>It can change dynamically based on cell function.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of transport mechanism does NOT require the use of integral proteins?

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

    What is a syncytium?

    <p>A large cell with multiple nuclei</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What structure forms the skeleton of the nucleus?

    <p>Nuclear lamina</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which scenario can multiple nuclei exist within a single cell?

    <p>When a syncytium forms</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the size of the nuclear pores?

    <p>9 nm</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of RNA is produced inside the nucleus and needs to exit?

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

    What is the function of ribosomes attached to the nuclear envelope?

    <p>To facilitate protein translation from mRNA</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does chromatin change in condensation during transcription?

    <p>It may be both condensed and loose</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which molecule is transported into the nucleus from the cytoplasm?

    <p>Enzymes for DNA duplication</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What constitutes the nuclear envelope?

    <p>A double nuclear membrane</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What encapsulates the chromatin inside the nucleus?

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

    Which cells are an example of polynucleated cells?

    <p>Skeletal muscle cells</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which component is produced in the nucleolus?

    <p>Ribosomal subunits</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is responsible for the transport of larger molecules across the nuclear envelope?

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

    Which of the following describes erythrocytes?

    <p>Have no nucleus but sustain functions with cytoplasm</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Cytology Overview

    • Cytology is the study of cells, focusing on their structure, function, and chemistry.
    • Cells vary in shape, size, and nucleus size, reflecting diverse functions.
    • Cells are characterized by their organization and composition with different populations performing different tasks.
    • Microscopes (light and electron) are essential for studying cells and cellular structures.
    • Electron microscopes provide high-resolution views of internal cell components, organelles, and membranes.
    • Light microscopes are useful for observing tissue organization and cellular arrangement.

    Eukaryotic Cell Structure

    • Human cells are eukaryotic, sharing common features.
    • A plasma membrane defines the cell boundary and regulates interactions with the environment.
    • Cytoplasm contains various organelles with specific functions.
    • Nucleus houses DNA (genome) and controls cellular activities.

    Cell Functions

    • Cell duplication (mitosis)
    • Nutrient uptake and processing
    • Cellular respiration (mitochondria)
    • Growth, aging, and death
    • Movement (via cytoplasmic protrusions)
    • Synthesis of macromolecules
    • Response to stimuli (receptor-mediated)

    Organelles

    • Membranous: Endoplasmic reticulum (rough & smooth), Golgi apparatus, endosomes, lysosomes, transport vesicles, mitochondria, peroxisomes.
    • Non-membranous: Cytoskeleton, centrioles, ribosomes, proteasomes.

    Plasma Membrane

    • The plasma membrane is a selective barrier maintaining cellular homeostasis.
    • It interacts with the environment via receptors and signaling pathways.
    • Composition: phospholipid bilayer, proteins (intrinsic & extrinsic), carbohydrates (glycoproteins & glycolipids).
    • The phospholipid bilayer has hydrophobic tails and hydrophilic heads, creating a trilaminar structure.
    • Membrane proteins include ion pumps, channels, receptors, anchors, enzymes and junctions.

    Membrane Transport

    • Passive Transport: Movement with the electrochemical gradient, no energy required.
      • Simple diffusion (hydrophobic molecules, water, gases)
      • Facilitated diffusion (channels and transporters for larger molecules)
    • Active Transport: Movement against the electrochemical gradient, requires energy (ATP).
      • Uniport, antiport, symport (types of active transport)

    Vesicular Transport

    • Exocytosis: Release of substances outside the cell.
    • Endocytosis: Uptake of substances into the cell (e.g., phagocytosis).

    Nucleus

    • Contains cellular DNA and essential transcription machinery.
    • Dynamic structure reflecting cell activity and corresponding transcription demands.
    • Nucleus position can vary in cells based on function and structure (e.g. secretory cells).
    • May contain one or more nuclei (e.g., syncytia).
    • Some cells (e.g., erythrocytes) lack a nucleus.

    Nucleus Components

    • Nuclear Envelope: Double membrane separating nucleus from cytoplasm, containing nuclear pores.
    • Chromatin: DNA and associated proteins, varying in condensation (heterochromatin, euchromatin).
    • Nucleolus: Ribosome biogenesis site.
    • Nucleoplasm: Gel-like substance filling the nucleus.
    • Nuclear Lamina: Fibrous protein structure supporting the nuclear envelope.

    Cell Membrane Variability

    • Asymmetry: Different composition between inner and outer membrane surfaces.
    • Lateral Diffusion: Intrinsic proteins can move within the membrane.
    • Lipid Rafts: Membrane platforms enriched in lipids influencing signaling pathways.

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    This quiz explores the fundamental concepts of cytology, including cell structure, functions, and the differences between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells. It also highlights the importance of microscopy in studying cells. Test your knowledge on the various organelles and their roles in human cells.

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