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Which characteristic uniquely defines eukaryotic cells compared to prokaryotic cells?
Which characteristic uniquely defines eukaryotic cells compared to prokaryotic cells?
- Presence of membrane-bound organelles (correct)
- Lack of ribosomes
- Ability to perform binary fission
- Presence of circular DNA
What is a crucial function of the glycocalyx in cell membrane structure?
What is a crucial function of the glycocalyx in cell membrane structure?
- Facilitating signal transduction
- Degrading toxins
- Synthesizing nucleotides
- Acting as a receptor for cell recognition (correct)
What structural feature of mitochondrial cristae is significant for its function?
What structural feature of mitochondrial cristae is significant for its function?
- Flat and linear structures for transport
- Solid tubular structures for strength
- Enclosed vesicles containing enzymes
- Rough, internal folds increasing the internal surface area (correct)
How can rough endoplasmic reticulum (rER) be distinguished from smooth endoplasmic reticulum (sER)?
How can rough endoplasmic reticulum (rER) be distinguished from smooth endoplasmic reticulum (sER)?
What is the primary role of primary lysosomes in cellular functions?
What is the primary role of primary lysosomes in cellular functions?
Which cellular structure is primarily responsible for neutralizing hydrogen peroxide?
Which cellular structure is primarily responsible for neutralizing hydrogen peroxide?
Which aspect of the Golgi apparatus is essential for its function in processing proteins?
Which aspect of the Golgi apparatus is essential for its function in processing proteins?
What describes the composition of the glycocalyx associated with the cell membrane?
What describes the composition of the glycocalyx associated with the cell membrane?
In terms of structure, how do cristae in mitochondria enhance their function?
In terms of structure, how do cristae in mitochondria enhance their function?
How does rough endoplasmic reticulum (rER) differ functionally from smooth endoplasmic reticulum (sER)?
How does rough endoplasmic reticulum (rER) differ functionally from smooth endoplasmic reticulum (sER)?
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Eukaryotic cells vs. Prokaryotic cells
Eukaryotic cells vs. Prokaryotic cells
Presence of membrane-bound organelles.
Function of Glycocalyx
Function of Glycocalyx
Acting as a receptor for cell recognition.
Mitochondrial Cristae Feature
Mitochondrial Cristae Feature
Rough, internal folds increasing the internal surface area.
rER vs. sER
rER vs. sER
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Primary Lysosomes Role
Primary Lysosomes Role
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Neutralizing Hydrogen Peroxide
Neutralizing Hydrogen Peroxide
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Golgi Apparatus Function
Golgi Apparatus Function
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Glycocalyx Composition
Glycocalyx Composition
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Cristae Structure Enhancement
Cristae Structure Enhancement
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rER vs. sER Function
rER vs. sER Function
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Study Notes
Cell Structure
- Prokaryotic cells differ from eukaryotic cells by the presence of membrane-bound organelles.
Cell Membrane
- The glycocalyx serves as a receptor for cell recognition, facilitating cellular communication.
- Electron microscopy reveals the plasma membrane structure as having three layers: outer and inner electron-dense layers with an electron-lucent layer in between.
- Glycocalyx also plays a key role in cell-to-cell interactions.
Mitochondria
- Mitochondrial cristae are characterized by rough internal folds, which increase the internal surface area, enhancing ATP production.
- Cristae are essential for hosting enzymes needed for cellular respiration.
Endoplasmic Reticulum
- Rough endoplasmic reticulum (rER) is distinguished by the presence of ribosomes, aiding in protein synthesis, particularly secretory and lysosomal proteins.
- Smooth endoplasmic reticulum (sER) is involved in lipid synthesis and detoxification processes, contrasting with rER functions.
Golgi Apparatus
- The Golgi apparatus has its cis face directed towards the endoplasmic reticulum, where it receives transport vesicles.
Lysosomes
- Primary lysosomes are characterized as those that have not yet participated in the digestion of materials, differentiating them from secondary lysosomes, which have engaged in this process.
Peroxisomes
- Peroxisomes are specialized organelles where toxic substances, such as hydrogen peroxide, are neutralized.
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