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What is the primary function of nucleoli within the nucleus?
What is chromatin composed of?
Which component is NOT part of the plasma membrane structure?
What role do microvilli play in cellular function?
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What are inclusions in the cytoplasm?
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Which type of junction helps to prevent substances from leaking between cells?
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What is cytosol?
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What occurs to chromatin during cell division?
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What is the main function of mitochondria in the cell?
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Which structure is part of the cytoskeleton?
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What role do centrioles play during cell division?
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Which cellular projection is primarily responsible for propelling the cell?
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What is one characteristic of the cytoskeleton?
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Which type of filaments is NOT part of the cytoskeleton?
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Which statement about cilia is true?
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Mitochondria change shape continuously. Why is this important?
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What is the primary function of ribosomes?
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Which type of endoplasmic reticulum is responsible for cholesterol synthesis and detoxification of drugs?
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What role does the Golgi apparatus play in cellular function?
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Where are ribosomes located within a cell?
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Which statement accurately describes lysosomes?
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What are the main regions that all cells are organized into?
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What is a function of peroxisomes?
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Which structure serves as the control center of the cell?
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Which of the following statements about the endoplasmic reticulum is correct?
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What is the function of the nuclear membrane?
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Why do peroxisomes replicate by pinching in half?
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What forms the genetic material within the nucleus?
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Which of the following describes tissues?
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Which part of the nucleus is responsible for synthesizing ribosomal RNA?
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What type of membrane is the nuclear membrane made of?
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How do nuclear pores function in the cell?
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Study Notes
Cells and Tissues
- Cells perform all necessary chemical activities for sustaining life.
- Basic structural units of life; each cell type varies but shares general structures.
- Tissues are groups of similar cells working together for specific functions.
Anatomy of the Cell
- Cells consist of three main regions: nucleus, cytoplasm, and plasma membrane.
The Nucleus
- Acts as the control center of the cell housing genetic material (DNA).
- Composed of three regions: nuclear membrane, nucleolus, and chromatin.
Nuclear Membrane
- Double phospholipid barrier surrounding the nucleus.
- Contains nuclear pores for material exchange between the nucleus and cytoplasm.
Nucleoli
- Sites within the nucleus for ribosome production.
- Ribosomes migrate to the cytoplasm via nuclear pores.
Chromatin
- Made of DNA and proteins, dispersed throughout the nucleus.
- Condenses into chromosomes during cell division.
Plasma Membrane
- Double phospholipid layer functioning as a barrier for cell contents, consisting of hydrophilic heads and hydrophobic tails.
- Contains proteins, cholesterol, and glycoproteins for various functions.
Plasma Membrane Specializations
- Microvilli: finger-like projections increasing surface area for absorption.
- Membrane junctions: include tight junctions, desmosomes, and gap junctions aiding in cell communication and stability.
Cytoplasm
- The area outside the nucleus but within the plasma membrane, containing cytosol, organelles, and inclusions.
- Cytosol is the fluid component where organelles are suspended.
Cytoplasmic Organelles
- Ribosomes: composed of protein and RNA, function in protein synthesis, located free in the cytoplasm or attached to rough ER.
- Endoplasmic Reticulum (ER): two types – rough ER (with ribosomes, synthesizes cellular membrane components) and smooth ER (involved in cholesterol synthesis, fat metabolism, and drug detoxification).
- Golgi Apparatus: modifies and packages proteins into secretory vesicles, cell membrane components, or lysosomes.
Lysosomes and Peroxisomes
- Lysosomes: enzyme-containing vesicles for digesting nonusable cellular materials.
- Peroxisomes: sacs of oxidase enzymes detoxifying harmful substances and breaking down free radicals, replicate by splitting.
Mitochondria
- Known as the "powerhouses" of the cell, where oxygen is used to break down food and produce ATP for cellular energy through continuous shape changes.
Cytoskeleton
- Composed of protein structures providing cellular framework, with three types: microfilaments, intermediate filaments, and microtubules.
Centrioles
- Rod-shaped bodies made of microtubules, essential in directing the formation of the mitotic spindle during cell division.
Cellular Projections
- Not present in all cells; assist in movement.
- Cilia: move materials across the cell surface.
- Flagellum: propels the cell itself.
Cell Diversity
- Cells demonstrate diversity in structure and function based on their specific tasks within the organism.
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