Plant Cell Structure and Functions
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What is the primary role of lysosomes during endocytosis?

  • To provide energy for the process
  • To transport particles outside the cell
  • To facilitate vesicle formation
  • To break down the contents of the vesicle (correct)
  • Which sequence correctly describes the steps in exocytosis?

  • Vesicle surrounds particle, transports to nucleus, releases contents
  • Vesicle forms, fuses with lysosome, releases contents
  • Vesicle forms, fuses with cell membrane, releases contents (correct)
  • Vesicle breaks down particle, fuses with endoplasmic reticulum, releases contents
  • Endocytosis is primarily used by cells to:

  • Synthesize proteins
  • Remove waste from the cell
  • Ingest large particles or substances (correct)
  • Transport oxygen molecules
  • In which step of endocytosis does the cell membrane play a critical role?

    <p>Surrounding the large particle (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements is true about both endocytosis and exocytosis?

    <p>Both processes involve the formation of a vesicle (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What defines active transport in cellular processes?

    <p>Movement of molecules from low to high concentration with energy (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which type of solution does a cell remain unchanged in size?

    <p>Isotonic solution (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which process involves the cell membrane engulfing external material?

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

    What differentiates osmosis from diffusion?

    <p>Osmosis only involves water, while diffusion involves solute particles. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements about transport mechanisms is correct?

    <p>Exocytosis is a method of taking material out of the cell. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role do lysosomes play in the cell?

    <p>They digest proteins and materials, including those that are old or brought in. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement about centrosomes is correct?

    <p>Centrosomes are structures that look like licorice and help organize microtubules. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of vacuoles in plant cells?

    <p>To store water, food molecules, waste products, and enzymes. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    During cell division, which structure pulls apart the chromosomes?

    <p>Microtubules within the centrioles. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes plant vacuoles from animal vacuoles?

    <p>Plant vacuoles are usually very large and called central vacuoles. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role does a ligand play in cell signaling?

    <p>A ligand is a molecule that binds to a receptor to initiate a signaling response. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement accurately describes membrane receptors?

    <p>Membrane receptors send messages to the interior of the cell by altering their shape. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key characteristic of intracellular receptors?

    <p>They directly interact with DNA once the ligand binds. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    During passive transport, which process specifically involves the movement of water?

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

    What distinguishes passive transport from active transport in cellular processes?

    <p>Passive transport occurs spontaneously without energy, while active transport requires ATP. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement accurately reflects a principle of cell theory?

    <p>Cells are the basic unit of life and all existing cells arise from pre-existing cells. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a defining characteristic of prokaryotic cells?

    <p>Absence of a nucleus and membrane-bound organelles. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which component is NOT found in the cytoplasm of both prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells?

    <p>Nucleus. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following correctly describes the cell membrane?

    <p>It gives the cell its shape and controls the movement of substances. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which scientist contributed to the development of cell theory by stating that all cells arise from pre-existing cells?

    <p>Virchow. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role does cholesterol play in the structure of the cell membrane?

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

    Which statement best describes the fluid mosaic model of the cell membrane?

    <p>The membrane exhibits flexibility with a diverse arrangement of molecules (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which factor does NOT affect the selective permeability of the cell membrane?

    <p>pH of the environment (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of molecules require specialized transport to cross the cell membrane?

    <p>Small polar molecules and large molecules (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In terms of energy requirements, how do small non-polar molecules pass through the cell membrane?

    <p>They do not require any energy to pass through (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of chlorophyll in chloroplasts?

    <p>To convert solar energy into chemical energy (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following accurately describes the composition of the cell membrane?

    <p>A double layer of phospholipids with hydrophilic heads and hydrophobic tails (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What describes the primary advantage of the cellulose composition of the cell wall?

    <p>It prevents larger molecules from diffusing across it. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does the cytoskeleton contribute to cell function?

    <p>It constantly adapts to fulfill the changing needs of the cell. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement about the functions of the cell membrane is correct?

    <p>It regulates what enters and exits the cell, while also facilitating cell communication. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes the Rough Endoplasmic Reticulum (RER) from the Smooth Endoplasmic Reticulum (SER)?

    <p>The RER is covered with ribosomes, while the SER lacks ribosomes. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role do vesicles play in the function of the Golgi apparatus?

    <p>They carry proteins from the RER to the Golgi apparatus for processing. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement about the Smooth Endoplasmic Reticulum (SER) is true?

    <p>The SER is responsible for lipid production and detoxification. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do proteins achieve their final form after synthesis?

    <p>By undergoing modifications and sorting in the Golgi apparatus. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What structural feature of the Golgi apparatus aids its function?

    <p>It consists of stacked membranes that resemble pancakes. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement accurately describes the function of the nucleus in eukaryotic cells?

    <p>It houses RNA for ribosome synthesis and regulates communication with the cytoplasm. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one significant structural feature of the mitochondrion?

    <p>It has its own DNA and ribosomes along with many inner membrane folds. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which plastid type is primarily responsible for converting solar energy into chemical energy?

    <p>Chloroplasts, through photosynthesis. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements about plastids is correct?

    <p>Plastids are solely located in plant cells. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What key role does chlorophyll play in chloroplasts?

    <p>It helps absorb solar energy for photosynthesis. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Flashcards

    Cell Wall

    A strong, rigid layer made of cellulose that provides structural support, protection, and shape to plant cells.

    Cytoskeleton

    A network of proteins that provides structural support and helps with movement within a cell. It's always changing to meet the cell's needs.

    Chloroplasts

    Organelles found in plant cells that convert light energy into chemical energy (glucose) through photosynthesis.

    Cell Membrane

    A double layer of phospholipids that forms a barrier around all cells. It controls what moves in and out of the cell and helps with communication.

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    Phospholipid

    A type of lipid (fat) that makes up the cell membrane. It has a hydrophilic (water-loving) head and a hydrophobic (water-fearing) tail.

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    Endocytosis

    The process of bringing large particles into a cell.

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    Step 1 of Endocytosis

    The cell membrane surrounds a large particle and forms a vesicle.

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    Step 3 of Endocytosis

    The vesicle containing the particle fuses with lysosomes, which help break it down.

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    Exocytosis

    The process of taking large particles out of the cell.

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    Step 3 of Exocytosis

    A vesicle containing particles fuses with the cell membrane and releases the contents outside the cell.

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    Cholesterol in Cell Membrane

    A type of lipid that helps strengthen and stabilize the cell membrane, giving it a more rigid structure.

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    Transport Proteins

    Proteins embedded in the cell membrane that act as gateways for specific molecules or ions, allowing them to cross the membrane.

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    Selective Permeability

    The ability of the cell membrane to allow some substances to pass through while blocking others, helping maintain a stable internal environment.

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    Fluid Mosaic Model

    The cell membrane has a fluid and flexible structure, allowing its components to move freely, creating a dynamic and ever-changing surface.

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    Facilitated Diffusion

    The process where molecules move across the cell membrane with the help of transport proteins, allowing them to enter or exit the cell. Usually, no energy is required for this process.

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    Diffusion

    The movement of molecules from an area of high concentration to an area of low concentration.

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    Osmosis

    The movement of water across a semipermeable membrane from an area of high water concentration to an area of low water concentration.

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    Active Transport

    The movement of molecules from a region of lower concentration to a region of higher concentration, and requires energy (ATP).

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    What is a receptor?

    A protein that binds to specific molecules, like a key fitting into a lock. This interaction triggers specific signals, like telling a cell to grow or divide.

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    What is a ligand?

    A molecule that binds to a receptor and triggers a specific response in the cell.

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    What are membrane receptors?

    Receptors found inside the cell membrane. They interact with molecules that cannot cross the membrane and trigger a response inside the cell.

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    What is diffusion?

    The movement of molecules across a membrane from a region of high concentration to a region of low concentration. Doesn't need energy input from the cell.

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    What is osmosis?

    The movement of water molecules across a semi-permeable membrane from a region of high water concentration to a region of low water concentration.

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    What is the rough endoplasmic reticulum (RER)?

    A network of interconnected membranes forming channels within the cell, connected to the nuclear membrane and cell membrane, covered with ribosomes which give it a 'rough' appearance.

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    What is the smooth endoplasmic reticulum (SER)?

    A network of interconnected membranes forming channels within the cell, connected to the nuclear membrane and cell membrane, makes lipids, detoxifies chemicals, and lacks ribosomes.

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    What is the Golgi apparatus?

    A stack of flattened, membrane-bound sacs that processes, sorts, and packages proteins made in the RER into vesicles for transport.

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    What are vesicles?

    Small, membrane-bound sacs used for transporting materials within the cell.

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    How do proteins move through the endomembrane system?

    A series of steps in which proteins are transported from the RER to the Golgi apparatus, further processed, and packaged into vesicles to be delivered to their final destination.

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    What is a cell?

    The basic unit of life, capable of carrying out all life processes.

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    Cell Theory

    A theory stating all living things are made of cells, new cells arise from existing ones, and cells are the most fundamental unit of life.

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    Prokaryotic cell

    A type of cell lacking a true nucleus, with simpler structures and fewer organelles.

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    Eukaryotic cell

    A type of cell with a well-defined nucleus and various membrane-bound organelles, making it more complex.

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    What is the nucleus?

    The nucleus is the control center of a eukaryotic cell, containing the cell's DNA (genetic material) and the nucleolus, which helps make ribosomes. It's surrounded by a double membrane, which is penetrated by pores for communication with the cytoplasm.

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    What is the function of mitochondria?

    Mitochondria are double-membraned organelles responsible for generating ATP, the energy currency of the cell. They have their own DNA and ribosomes, and their inner membrane has numerous folds, increasing the surface area for ATP production.

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    What are plastids?

    Plastids are organelles found only in plant cells. These include chloroplasts, which are responsible for photosynthesis, chromoplasts, which store pigments, and leucoplasts, which store starch.

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    What are chloroplasts?

    Chloroplasts are green plastids that convert light energy from the sun into chemical energy (glucose) through photosynthesis. They have an outer membrane, inner membrane, and thylakoid sacs inside, where chlorophyll is found.

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    What is chlorophyll?

    Chlorophyll is a green pigment found within chloroplasts that absorbs light energy, primarily in the red and blue wavelengths, and plays a critical role in photosynthesis.

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    What are Lysosomes?

    Lysosomes are membrane-bound organelles that contain powerful digestive enzymes. They break down worn-out cell parts, materials brought into the cell, and cellular waste.

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    What are Centrioles?

    Centrioles are small, cylindrical structures made of microtubules. They are found in pairs within the centrosome, which is responsible for organizing microtubules in animal cells. During cell division, centrioles help separate chromosomes.

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    What are Vacuoles?

    Vacuoles are large, fluid-filled sacs that store various materials in the cell. They are important for maintaining cell shape, storing water and nutrients, and removing waste products.

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    What is the function of the centrosome?

    Centrosomes are regions in the cytoplasm of animal cells that serve as microtubule organizing centers (MTOCs). They contain centrioles, which help in the formation of microtubules, which, in turn, help in the separation of chromosomes during cell division.

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    Study Notes

    Cell Wall (Plant cell only)

    • Made of cellulose, because water and other molecules can fit through the wall
    • Very strong, has a rigid layer that gives protection and support
    • Plant cells, not animal cells

    Cytoskeleton

    • A network of proteins that is constantly changing
    • Gives the cell its shape

    Chloroplasts (Plant cell only)

    • Convert solar energy into chemical energy through photosynthesis
    • Contains chlorophyll, which is a green molecule that plays a big role in photosynthesis
    • Found in stacks of disk-shaped sacs (thylakoids) within an inner membrane

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