Overview of the Eukaryotic Cell
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What was a likely characteristic of the first primitive eukaryotes?

  • They had specialized functions.
  • They were multicellular organisms.
  • They were single-celled and independent. (correct)
  • They formed colonies immediately.
  • How do eukaryotic flagella differ from bacterial flagella?

  • Bacterial flagella have a 9 + 2 arrangement.
  • Eukaryotic flagella are more flexible.
  • Bacterial flagella are typically longer.
  • Eukaryotic flagella are about ten times thicker. (correct)
  • What is the arrangement of microtubules in eukaryotic flagella known as?

  • 8 + 2 arrangement
  • 9 + 2 arrangement (correct)
  • 9 + 1 arrangement
  • 7 + 3 arrangement
  • Which of the following statements accurately describes cilia?

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    What evolutionary change occurred as cells within colonies specialized?

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    Which of these can be a characteristic of a filamentous fungi colony?

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    What is the primary function of vegetative hyphae in fungi?

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    How does the presence of septa in hyphae affect the fungal colony?

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    What is the main role of sporangiospores in fungal reproduction?

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    Which of these factors is NOT essential for the successful completion of a helminth's life cycle?

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    What is the primary mode of reproduction in most protozoa?

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    Which of the following is NOT associated with the trophozoite stage of protozoan life cycle?

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    Which of these correctly describes the term 'cyst' in relation to protozoa?

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    What is the primary limiting factor for the growth and survival of protozoa?

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    How do tapeworms (cestodes) differ from flukes (trematodes) in terms of their body structure?

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    Which of these is NOT a characteristic of roundworms (nematodes)?

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    What is the primary reason for the large number of eggs laid by parasitic worms (helminths)?

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    What is a key distinction between the intermediate host and the definitive host in a helminth's life cycle?

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    Which of the following describes the life cycle of a pinworm (Enterobius vermicularis)?

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    What is the most significant factor contributing to the high incidence of helminth infections in tropical areas?

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    Which of these statements is TRUE about the distribution of helminth infections?

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    What is the primary function of the glycocalyx in cells?

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    Which of the following best describes the composition of fungal cell walls?

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    What is the purpose of the rough endoplasmic reticulum (RER)?

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    Which organelle is primarily responsible for energy production in the cell?

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    Which type of fungal cell form is characterized by long, threadlike structures?

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    What role do lysosomes play in cellular function?

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    Which cellular structure is involved in the modification and packaging of proteins?

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    What characteristic is unique to mitochondria?

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    What type of nutrition do fungi exhibit?

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    What structures are involved in the intracellular transport of materials?

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    Which of the following is NOT a type of ribosome found in cells?

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    Which process allows chloroplasts to convert light energy into chemical energy?

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    What is a major agricultural impact of fungi?

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    Flashcards

    Primitive Eukaryotes

    Early eukaryotes that were likely single-celled and independent.

    Cell Specialization

    Process where cells in a colony take on specific functions.

    Eukaryotic Flagella

    Thicker, complex structures for movement, covered by cell membrane extensions.

    9 + 2 Arrangement

    The structure of microtubules in flagella and cilia consisting of nine pairs surrounding one pair.

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    Eukaryotic Cilia

    Smaller and numerous appendages similar to flagella, found in certain cells.

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    Glycocalyx

    An outermost layer composed of polysaccharides that protects cells and aids in adherence and signal reception.

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    Cell Wall

    A rigid structure found in fungi that provides support and shape; made of chitin or cellulose.

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    Cell Membrane

    A phospholipid bilayer embedding proteins that acts as a selectively permeable barrier.

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    Nucleus

    The prominent organelle in eukaryotic cells, containing genetic material and separated by a nuclear envelope.

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    Endoplasmic Reticulum

    Membrane tunnels for transport; features rough (with ribosomes) and smooth (without ribosomes) types.

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    Golgi Apparatus

    A site for modifying proteins and packaging them for export from the cell; consists of stacked sacs called cisternae.

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    Lysosomes

    Vesicles from the Golgi apparatus containing enzymes for digestion and waste removal in cells.

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    Vacuoles

    Membrane-bound sacs for storing fluids or particles; involved in digestion and excretion in cells.

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    Mitochondria

    Energy-generating organelles; contain cristae for aerobic respiration and independent DNA.

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    Chloroplasts

    Organelles in plant cells that convert sunlight into chemical energy during photosynthesis.

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    Ribosomes

    Cellular structures for protein synthesis; composed of large and small subunits and can be free or attached to ER.

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    Cytoskeleton

    Network of protein filaments that supports cell shape, anchors organelles, and facilitates movement.

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    Yeasts

    Single-celled fungi that reproduce asexually through budding, often round to oval in shape.

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    Fungal Diseases

    Infections from fungi that can be community-acquired, hospital-associated, or opportunistic.

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    Fungal Nutrition

    Fungi are heterotrophs that absorb nutrients from organic matter, can be saprobes or parasites.

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    Mycelium

    The woven mass of hyphae forming a fungal colony.

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    Septa

    Partitions dividing the hyphae within fungi.

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    Nonseptate Hyphae

    Hyphae that are one long, continuous cell without septa.

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    Vegetative Hyphae

    Hyphae responsible for the growth of the fungal colony.

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    Reproductive Hyphae

    Hyphae that produce spores for fungal reproduction.

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    Spores

    Primary reproductive units in fungi, dispersed by various means.

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    Sporangiospores

    Asexual spores formed in a saclike structure called a sporangium.

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    Conidiospores

    Free spores not enclosed in a sac, formed at the tips of hyphae.

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    Trophozoite

    The active, feeding stage of protozoa thriving in moist environments.

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    Cyst

    A dormant, resistant stage of protozoa during unfavorable conditions.

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    Helminths

    Multicellular parasitic worms, including tapeworms and roundworms.

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    Flatworms

    A type of helminth with a thin, segmented body.

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    Nematodes

    Roundworms characterized by a cylindrical, unsegmented body.

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    Pinworm Life Cycle

    Cycle involving 'swallowing eggs, maturation, and infestation'.

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    Ciliates

    A group of protozoa characterized by hair-like structures for movement.

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    Study Notes

    Overview of the Eukaryotic Cell

    • First primitive eukaryotes were likely single-celled and independent
    • Cells aggregated over time, forming colonies
    • Cells within colonies specialized to perform specific functions
    • Complex multicellular organisms evolved as individual cells lost the ability to survive separately from the intact colony

    External Structures

    • Flagella: Different from bacterial flagella, about ten times thicker, structurally more complex, covered by a cell membrane extension, and contain regularly spaced microtubules.
    • Cilia: Similar to flagella in structure, but smaller and more numerous, found in protozoa and certain animal cells; microtubules are regularly spaced along the entire length.

    Microtubules in Flagella

    • Regularly spaced microtubules extend along the entire length
    • Nine pairs of microtubules surround a single pair (9+2 arrangement)
    • Also present in cilia

    The Glycocalyx

    • An outermost layer that directly contacts the environment
    • Composed of polysaccharides
    • Appears as a network of fibers

    Boundary Structures: Cell Wall

    • Protozoa and helminths do not have cell walls
    • Fungal cell walls provide rigidity and shape
    • Chemical composition differs from bacterial and archaeal cell walls
    • Thick inner layer of polysaccharide fibers (chitin or cellulose)
    • Thin outer layer of mixed glycans

    Boundary Structures: The Cell Membrane

    • Typical bilayer of phospholipids with embedded protein molecules
    • Contains sterols for membrane rigidity and stability
    • Important for cells lacking cell walls
    • Eukaryotic cytoplasmic membranes function similarly to bacterial and archaeal membranes, acting as selectively permeable barriers.

    Internal Structures: The Nucleus

    • Most prominent eukaryotic organelle
    • Separated from the cytoplasm by the nuclear envelope (double membrane)
    • Perforated with pores for macromolecule migration
    • Includes the nucleolus (ribosomal RNA synthesis), and chromatin (DNA and histone proteins)

    Internal Structures: Endoplasmic Reticulum

    • Series of membrane tunnels for transport and storage
    • Rough ER: Ribosomes attached, responsible for protein transport from nucleus to cytoplasm/exterior
    • Smooth ER: Tubular, no ribosomes, involved in nutrient processing and synthesis/storage of non-protein macromolecules (lipids)

    Internal Structures: Golgi Apparatus

    • Flattened disc-shaped sacs (cisternae) associated with the endoplasmic reticulum
    • Modifies and processes proteins, adding polysaccharides and lipids
    • Packages modified proteins into vesicles for transport to other parts of the cell or exterior

    Internal Structures: Vesicles (Lysosomes)

    • Bud off the Golgi apparatus
    • Contain enzymes for intracellular digestion of particles
    • Provide protection against invading organisms

    Internal Structures: Mitochondria

    • Generate energy for the cell
    • Composed of an outer and inner membrane (cristae)
    • Extract chemical energy from nutrients and store it as ATP
    • Contain circular DNA and 70S ribosomes (similar to bacteria)
    • Independent division

    Internal Structures: Chloroplasts

    • Found in algae and plants
    • Convert light energy to chemical energy through photosynthesis
    • Produce oxygen
    • Possess their own DNA and ribosomes
    • Larger, more varied in shape, and possess pigments than mitochondria

    Internal Structures: Ribosomes

    • Scattered, or attached to the rough ER
    • Involved in protein synthesis
    • Composed of large and small subunits of ribonucleoprotein

    The Cytoskeleton

    • Three major components: actin filaments, intermediate filaments, microtubules
    • Roles include anchoring organelles, moving materials, and enabling shape changes/movement

    Fungal Cells

    • Two basic forms: yeasts (round/oval) and hyphae (long/thread-like)
    • Yeast reproduce by budding; hyphae by fragmentation/spores
    • Asexual Spores: Sporangiospores (in a sac) and conidiospores (not in a sac)

    Fungal Disease

    • 300 species cause human disease (community-acquired, hospital-associated, opportunistic)

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