Medical Biology Lecture 8 : Cell Structures and Function
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What type of protein makes up microfilaments?

  • Dynein
  • Actin (correct)
  • Keratin
  • Tubulin
  • Which cellular appendages are composed of specialized microtubules and covered by a specialized extension of the cellular membrane?

  • Intermediate filaments
  • Microfilaments
  • Cilia and flagella (correct)
  • Centrioles
  • What is the main function of actin filaments?

  • Maintaining the shape of the cell
  • Forming spindle fibers during cell division
  • Projecting from certain cells and shortening or extending (correct)
  • Assisting in the movement of chromosomes
  • What is the name of the protein that makes up microtubules?

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

    Which structure is composed of 9 microtubules arranged in a very particular pattern?

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

    What is the function of microtubules in cell division?

    <p>Forming spindle fibers to assist in the movement of chromosomes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the core of the structure termed in cilia and flagella?

    <p>(Axoneme)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of cells contain a special organelle called a centriole?

    <p>Eukaryotic cells</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the name for the arrangement where nine doublets oriented about two additional microtubules form cilia and flagella?

    <p>(9+2) arrangement</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is attached to a cell at a structure termed the basal body in eukaryotic cilia and flagella?

    <p>(Plasma membrane)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are eukaryotic cilia and flagella composed of?

    <p>(Tubulin)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What plays a very important role in organizing the microtubules that position the chromosomes in the correct location during cell division?

    <p>(Centrioles)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which organelle has a relatively simple phospholipid bilayer and contains protein structures called porins?

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

    What is the primary function of the inter-membrane space in the mitochondria?

    <p>Oxidative phosphorylation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which organelle is responsible for modifying proteins received from the rough endoplasmic reticulum (RER)?

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

    Which organelle is involved in autophagy and the storage of nutrients such as lipids, proteins, and carbohydrates?

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

    In which organelle are membranous sacs filled with enzymes produced by the Golgi apparatus found?

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

    What is the main function of peroxisomes?

    <p>Energy metabolism</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which cellular organelle packages and sorts proteins and other molecules before sending them to their final destination?

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

    What is the role of the cytoskeleton in a cell?

    <p>Cell structure and support</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the inner membrane of mitochondria contain that aids in the production of ATP?

    <p>Cristae that increase the surface area for ATP synthesis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main function of lysosomes within a cell?

    <p>Digestion of complex molecules and recycling within the cell</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main function of the cytoplasm in a cell?

    <p>To hold together the organelles and provide a medium for metabolic reactions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the composition of the cytoplasm?

    <p>Cytosol, vesicles, inclusions, and organelles excluding the nucleus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In a eukaryotic cell, where is the cytoplasm located?

    <p>Between the cell membrane and the nuclear envelope</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which organelle is described as 'the powerhouse of the cell'?

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

    What is the size range of mitochondria?

    <p>0.5 - 10μm</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which component of the cytoplasm provides a medium for metabolic reactions to occur?

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

    What percentage of water does the cytoplasm consist of?

    <p>Up to 90%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the protoplasm composed of in a eukaryotic cell?

    <p>Cytoplasm and nucleus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the mitochondrion generate most of for the cell?

    <p>Adenosine triphosphate (ATP)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    • College of Medicine Lecturer: Zahraa Ch. Hameed
    • Lecture: Medical Biology/ Lecture: 4, 5
    • Topic: Cell Structures and Function, specifically cytoplasm and organelles
    • Learning Objectives:
      • Students will learn the composition of the cell
      • Define the cell cytoplasm
      • Explain the types of cell organelles
      • Explain the Cytoskeleton of the cell
    • The Cytoplasm*
    • Jelly-like substance in the cell
    • Composition: up to 90% water, cytosol, vesicles, cytoskeleton, inclusions, and organelles excluding the nucleus
    • Located between the cell membrane and the nuclear envelope
    • Primary functions: holds organelles together, nourishes the cell, and provides a medium for metabolic reactions
    • Cellular Organelles*
    • Mitochondrion*
    • Double membrane-bound organelle
    • Generates most of the cell's supply of ATP
    • Sizes: 0.5 -10μm
    • Shape: round to oval
    • Structure: outer membrane, inner membrane, inter-membrane space, and matrix
    • Inner membrane has cristae for increased surface area
    • Cytoplasmic organelle for oxidative phosphorylation
    • Endoplasmic Reticulum*
    • Series of interconnected membranous sacs and tubules
    • Synthesizes and modifies proteins, lipids, and carbohydrates
    • Double membranes: rough ER (RER) and smooth ER (SER)
    • RER: performs protein synthesis, calcium storage, and signaling
    • SER: synthesizes and metabolizes lipids and steroids, detoxifies compounds, and creates steroid hormones
    • Golgi Body*
    • Stacks of slightly curved sacs (cisternae)
    • Packages and sorts proteins and other molecules
    • Modifies proteins, transports lipids, and creates lysosomes
    • Types of molecules processed: glycoproteins, lipids, and glucosaminoglycans
    • Ribosomes*
    • Complex biological machines for protein synthesis
    • Consists of two major components: small ribosomal subunit and large ribosomal subunit
    • Each subunit is composed of one or more ribosomal RNA molecules and a variety of ribosomal proteins
    • Vacuole*
    • Membrane-bound organelle
    • Stores water, nutrients, and waste products
    • Separates metabolic processes within the cell
    • Waste removal: autophagy
    • Lysosomes*
    • Membranous sacs filled with digestive enzymes
    • Digest complex molecules, recycle them for other uses, and remove harmful foreign substances
    • Diseases caused by missing enzymes: Tay-Sachs disease
    • Peroxisomes*
    • Small, membrane-enclosed cellular organelles
    • Contains oxidative enzymes for various metabolic reactions
    • Detoxifying organs: liver and kidneys
    • Cytoskeleton*
    • Network of fibers throughout the cell's cytoplasm
    • Maintains cell shape and acts as tracks for organelle movement
    • Divided into three categories: microfilaments, intermediate filaments, and microtubules.

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