Structure of the Cell
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What is the main distinction between phagocytosis and pinocytosis in the process of endocytosis?

  • Phagocytosis occurs only in immune cells, while pinocytosis can happen in any cell type.
  • Phagocytosis is a method for engulfing solid particles, whereas pinocytosis is for fluid droplets. (correct)
  • Phagocytosis involves fluid droplets while pinocytosis involves solid particles.
  • Phagocytosis requires specific receptor recognition while pinocytosis does not.
  • What is the role of receptor-mediated endocytosis?

  • To stabilize the cell membrane by absorbing extracellular fluid.
  • To engulf large particles using membrane extensions known as pseudopodia.
  • To secrete cellular waste products through vesicle fusion.
  • To selectively internalize specific substances through binding with receptor proteins. (correct)
  • What is the primary function of exocytosis in cellular activities?

  • To maintain cellular shape by recycling membrane components.
  • To synthesize proteins within the nucleus before releasing them into the cytoplasm.
  • To transport substances into the cell by encapsulating them within a vesicle.
  • To actively secrete substances such as hormones and mucus out of the cell. (correct)
  • Which of the following statements regarding the cell coat is accurate?

    <p>The sugar chains of glycoproteins and glycolipids play a role in cell identity and recognition.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens to the vesicle formed during endocytosis after it detaches from the plasma membrane?

    <p>It fuses with lysosomes for digestion of its engulfed contents.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What characteristic distinguishes integral proteins from peripheral proteins in the cell membrane?

    <p>Integral proteins span the entire thickness of the phospholipid bilayer.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which component of the cell membrane is primarily responsible for the formation of a barrier to hydrophilic substances?

    <p>Phospholipid molecules</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role do glycolipids and glycoproteins serve on the cell membrane's outer surface?

    <p>They participate in cell signaling and recognition.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In facilitated diffusion, what is the primary function of a carrier protein?

    <p>To transport ions and small molecules down their concentration gradient.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which transport mechanism requires energy to move substances across the membrane?

    <p>Active transport</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of the cholesterol molecules within the phospholipid bilayer?

    <p>To reduce permeability to water-soluble molecules.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does the electron microscope visualize the cell membrane?

    <p>By showing a trilamellar appearance.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What process involves the formation of vesicles to transport large molecules into or out of the cell?

    <p>Endocytosis and exocytosis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements about cytoplasmic organelles is accurate?

    <p>Membranous organelles are metabolically active.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key distinction between living and non-living cytoplasmic inclusions?

    <p>Living inclusions are vital for cell function.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which organelle is categorized as a non-membranous organelle?

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

    Which of the following best describes the role of the cell membrane?

    <p>It separates cytoplasm from extracellular fluid.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the approximate size range of a typical cell?

    <p>4-150 um</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which feature is common to membranous organelles?

    <p>They are surrounded by a membrane.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement about organelles is true?

    <p>Cytoplasmic organelles can be living or non-living.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of organelles are peroxisomes classified as?

    <p>Membranous organelles</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Structure of the Cell

    • Cells are the fundamental structural and functional units of life.
    • Size varies from 4 to 150 micrometers (µm).
    • Shapes include rounded, oval, flat, cubical, columnar, and polygonal.
    • Functions encompass secretion, absorption, sensation, and contraction.

    Components of the Cell

    • Composed of cytoplasm, nucleus, organelles, and inclusions.

    Cytoplasmic Organelles

    • Living Organelles: Permanent structures crucial for cell function, metabolically active (e.g., mitochondria, endoplasmic reticulum).
    • Non-living Inclusions: Transient components not essential for cell survival, metabolically inert (e.g., carbohydrates, pigments, lipids).

    Types of Cytoplasmic Organelles

    • Membranous Organelles: Enclosed by membranes and contain enzymes (e.g., mitochondria, lysosomes, Golgi apparatus).
    • Non-membranous Organelles: Lack membranes and do not contain enzymes (e.g., ribosomes, cytoskeleton, proteasomes).

    Cell Membrane

    • The outermost layer defining the cell's boundary, separating cytoplasm from extracellular fluid.
    • Visible via light microscopy (special stains only) and electron microscopy (trilamellar structure).

    Molecular Structure of Cell Membrane

    • Lipid Component:
      • Composed mainly of a phospholipid bilayer with hydrophilic heads outward and hydrophobic tails inward.
      • Cholesterol molecules interspersed within bilayer.
    • Protein Component:
      • Integral proteins span entire membrane; peripheral proteins located on membrane surfaces.
    • Carbohydrate Component:
      • Found exclusively on the extracellular surface, forming glycoproteins and glycolipids.

    Glycocalyx

    • Formed by glycoproteins and glycolipids on the cell membrane's outer surface.
    • Appears fuzzy under electron microscopy and serves multiple functions.

    Functions of the Cell Membrane

    • Transport Mechanisms:
      • Passive diffusion allows unassisted movement of small molecules along their concentration gradient.
      • Facilitated diffusion employs carrier proteins for assisted transport of small molecules and ions.
      • Active transport refers to movement against the concentration gradient, as seen in the Na/K pump.
      • Bulk (vesicular) transport includes endocytosis and exocytosis for large molecule transport.

    Endocytosis

    • Involves engulfing extracellular substances within membrane-bound vesicles.
    • Three forms:
      • Phagocytosis: Engulfing solid particles (e.g., bacteria).
      • Pinocytosis: Engulfing fluid droplets (e.g., dissolved proteins).
      • Receptor-mediated endocytosis: Selective process requiring specific binding to receptors.

    Exocytosis

    • The process by which substances are expelled from the cell.
    • Involves packaging products into vesicles that fuse with the membrane, releasing contents outside the cell.

    Functions of the Cell Coat (Glycocalyx)

    • Provides protection and stability to the cell.
    • Facilitates cell identity through recognition processes involving glycoproteins and glycolipids.
    • Aids in cell-cell interactions and acts as receptors for specific pathogens.

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