Gene Regulation and Cell Processes

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What is the main outcome of the process of cytokinesis?

  • Splitting of the cell into two daughter cells (correct)
  • Formation of new organelles
  • Replication of DNA
  • Production of ATP

Which organelle is primarily responsible for converting sugar molecules into energy?

  • Mitochondrion (correct)
  • Ribosome
  • Nucleus
  • Lysosome

What is cellular senescence primarily a response to?

  • DNA damage (correct)
  • Excessive heat
  • Nutrient deficiency
  • Cellular communication

During which phase of the cell cycle does significant protein synthesis occur?

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Which of the following statements about the G1 phase is incorrect?

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Which type of cell typically loses its capability to divide once it reaches maturity?

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What is the usual method of cell division observed in prokaryotes?

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What is the most accurate description of the G0 phase in the cell cycle?

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What are the two components that make up the Prokaryotic Ribosome?

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Which of the following processes involves the ingestion of liquid by a cell?

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What structure is primarily responsible for synthesizing lipids in a eukaryotic cell?

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What is the primary structure of a protein referred to?

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Which type of proteins help coordinate bodily activities?

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Which portion of a nucleotide is NOT part of its structure?

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What is the correct function of reverse transcriptase?

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Which structure in a eukaryotic cell serves as a repository for genetic information?

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Which phase of the cell cycle is associated with the synthesis of enzymes necessary for DNA replication?

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Which organism is known for undergoing closed mitosis?

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Which of the following does NOT play a role in the regulation of the cell cycle?

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In which stage of cell division are chromosomes aligned at the metaphase plate?

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What is the defining characteristic of cytokinesis in plant cells?

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Which statement about mRNA is correct?

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What is the charge of the side chain of Aspartic acid?

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Which of these is NOT a characteristic of prometaphase in mitosis?

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What is the term for the process of controlling whether genes are expressed?

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Which term describes the final process of cell division where the cytoplasm splits?

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What are the two components of mitosis as a whole?

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What is the term for the condition when cancer cells spread to other parts of the body?

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What is produced in humans during mitosis when the double chromosomes are separated?

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Flashcards

Gene regulation

The regulation of gene expression, turning genes on or off.

Cytokinesis

The process of dividing the cytoplasm of a parent cell into two daughter cells.

Metastasis

The process by which cancer cells spread to other parts of the body.

Cell turnover

The continuous process of cell birth and death in a living organism.

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Hypotonic environment

An environment where the osmotic pressure is lower than that of the cell, causing water to move into the cell.

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What are ribosomes?

Ribosomes are essential for protein synthesis, which is a fundamental process in all living organisms.

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What is cytoplasm?

The cytoplasm is the jelly-like substance that fills the cell and holds all the cell's organelles.

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What does the smooth ER do?

The smooth ER is involved in the production of lipids, which are fats and oils used for energy storage and cell structure.

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What is pinocytosis?

Pinocytosis is a type of endocytosis where the cell takes in small amounts of liquid, like drinking a sip of water.

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What are lysosomes?

Lysosomes are like the recycling center of the cell, breaking down waste products and old cell parts.

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What is the nucleus?

The nucleus is the control center of the cell, containing the genetic information (DNA) that directs the cell's activities.

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How many amino acids are there?

Proteins are made up of different combinations of 20 amino acids, forming complex 3D structures.

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What is the primary structure of a protein?

The primary structure of a protein is the sequence of amino acids, like a chain of beads.

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Interphase

The longest phase of the cell cycle, during which the cell grows and copies its DNA in preparation for division.

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Binary Fission

A type of cell division where one cell splits into two identical daughter cells, typically used by prokaryotes.

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Apoptosis

Programmed cell death, a natural process that eliminates damaged or unwanted cells in the body.

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Cellular Senescence

A state where cells stop dividing, triggered by factors like DNA damage, aging, or environmental stress.

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G2 Phase

The phase in the cell cycle where the cell checks for errors in DNA replication and prepares for mitosis.

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G0 Phase

A resting phase where cells exit the cell cycle and temporarily stop dividing, but can re-enter the cycle later.

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Nucleotides

The building blocks of DNA, composed of a sugar, a phosphate group, and a nitrogenous base.

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Metaphase

The stage in cell division where replicated chromosomes align at the center of the cell, ready to be separated.

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Meiosis

A type of cell division that produces four daughter cells, each with half the number of chromosomes as the parent cell. It occurs in organisms that reproduce sexually.

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Mitosis

The type of cell division that occurs in most organisms, producing two daughter cells identical to the parent cell.

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Nucleolus

The small, dense structure within the nucleus of eukaryotic cells that contains the genetic material (DNA).

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Study Notes

Gene Regulation and Cell Processes

  • Gene regulation is the process of turning genes on and off
  • Cytokinesis is the final part of telophase, splitting daughter cells apart
  • Mitosis involves two processes: karyokinesis and cytokinesis
  • Human mitosis produces 92 single chromosomes from double chromosomes
  • Random mating in organisms with multiple chromosome sets produces homozygotes and heterozygotes
  • Metastasis is the process of cancer cells spreading to other parts of the body
  • Cell turnover is the process of cell birth and death
  • Hypotonic environments have lower osmotic pressure

Cellular Components and Processes

  • The Golgi apparatus is a repository for genetic information and cell control (nucleus)
  • Proteins are composed of 20 different amino acids, with distinct three-dimensional shapes
  • The primary protein structure is the sequence of amino acids
  • Secondary protein structures include alpha helix and beta sheet
  • Quaternary protein structure is the interaction between protein subunits
  • Hormonal proteins are messenger proteins that coordinate bodily activities
  • Carrier proteins move molecules around the body
  • Enzymes are proteins with specific actions
  • Reverse transcriptase is a component of retroviruses
  • Transcription transfers genetic information from DNA to RNA
  • Translation synthesizes polypeptides under mRNA direction
  • Nucleotides are the monomers of nucleic acids
  • Interphase is the longest part of the cell cycle
  • Cells lose their capability to divide once they reach maturity
  • Cytokinesis is the process where one cell splits from its sister cell, ending cell division
  • Prokaryotic cell division is usually binary fission
  • Programmed cell death is also known as apoptosis
  • Cellular senescence occurs in response to DNA damage

Cell Cycle and Organelles

  • G2 phase marks synthesis of enzymes for DNA replication
  • Aspergillus undergoes closed mitosis
  • Cell cycle regulation does not include cyclin of cell
  • Prometaphase is characterized by the shortening of kinetochore microtubules
  • Metaphase is when chromosomes align at the metaphase plate
  • Cell turnover is rapid in most tissues except the liver
  • Cytokinesis is the process of splitting daughter cells apart
  • Meiosis occurs in human ovaries
  • Cytoplasmic membrane is a phospholipid bilayer with proteins embedded
  • mRNA contains information for protein synthesis
  • Chromosomes are organized linear structures containing genetic material
  • Aspartic acid side chains have a negative charge

Key Biological Discoveries

  • Golgi's 'black reaction' breakthrough neurocytology and neuroanatomy in 1873
  • Spontaneous generation was refuted by Louis Pasteur
  • Anaximander proposed early evolutionary thoughts
  • Robert Brown recognized the nucleus as essential to living cells
  • Interphase is the longest part of the cell cycle
  • Energy acquired during G2 is used in cell division
  • Non-disjunction occurs when chromosomes fail to separate during anaphase
  • Deletion is a chromosomal abnormality where a fragment is lost
  • Zygote is a fertilized egg

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