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2.1 Cell Structure Flashcards

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what does the nucleus consist of

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-nucleolus
-chromatin
-nuclear envelope
-nuclear pore

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what is chromatin

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genetic material

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what is the structure of the nucleus

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contains a nucleolus and chromatin and is surrounded by the nuclear envelope which contains nuclear pores

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what is the nuclear envelope

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a double membrane

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what is the function of the nuclear envelope

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separates the contents of the nucleus to the rest of the cells

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what is the function of the nuclear pores

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they enable RNA to leave the nucleus

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what is the structure of the nucleolus

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does not contain membrane around it and contains RNA

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what is the function of the nucleolus

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it creates ribosomes (where they are made)

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describe the structure of the rough endoplasmic reticulum

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system of membranes containing fluid filled cavities that are continuous with the nuclear membrane
- coated in ribosomes

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describe the function of the RER

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-involved in assembling amino acids into proteins
-intracellular transport system

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describe the structure of the smooth endoplasmic reticulum

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-system of membranes containing fluid filled cavities which are continuous with the nuclear membrane
-is not coated in ribosomes

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describe the function of the SER

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-contains enzymes that catalyse reactions involved w lipid metabolism
-involved w absorption, synthesis and transport of lipids

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describe the structure of the Golgi apparatus

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stack of membrane bound flattened sacks

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describe the function of the Golgi apparatus

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it is where proteins are modified and proteins are packaged in vesicles that are pinched off

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describe the structure of the mitochondria

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-can be spherical or rod shaped/branched
-surrounded by 2 membranes with a fluid filled space
-inner part is a fluid filled matrix

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describe the function of the mitochondria

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-site of ATP production during aerobic respiration
-self-replicating so can move easily
-abundant in cell where a lot of metabolic activity takes place

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describe the structure of the vacuole

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-surrounded by membrane (tonoplast)
-contains fluid

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describe the function of the vacuole

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-maintains cell stability
-helps support the plant

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describe the structure of lysosomes

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-small bags formed in the golgi
-surrounded by single membranes
-contain powerful hydrolytic (digestive) enzymes

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describe the function of lysosomes

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-keep digestive enzymes separate from the rest of the cell
-engulf old cell organelles and foreign matter

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describe the structure of ribosomes

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-small spherical organelles
-made of ribosomal RNA
-made in nucleolus
-some attach to the RER and some float free

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what is the structure of the nucleolus

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does not contain membrane around it and contains RNA

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describe the function of ribosomes

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-RER ribosomes synthesise proteins that will export out of the cell

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describe the structure of centrioles

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-2 bundles of microtubules at right angles to eachother
-microtubules arranged to form a cylinder

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describe the function of centrioles
involved in mitosis
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describe the structure of the cellulose cell wall
-made of bundles of cellulose fibres -on outside of plasma membrane
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describe the function of the cellulose cell wall
-provides strength and support -maintains cell shape -allows solutions to pass through
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describe the structure of chloroplasts
-large organelles -have an envelope -inner membrane has stacks of flattened membrane sacs which contain chlorophyll -contains loops of DNA
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describe the function of chloroplasts
-site of photosynthesis -water is split to supply hydrogen ions
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describe the structure of cilia and undilipodia
-protrusions from the cell -surrounded by cell surface membrane -contain microtubules -formed from centrioles
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describe the functions of the cilia and undilipodia
-cilia beats and moves mucus -all cell types have 1 cilium that act as an antenna which contains receptors and allows cells to detect signals about their environment
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what does the cytoskeleton contain
-microfillaments -intermediate fillament -microtubules -motor proteins
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what are microfilaments
polymers of actin
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describe the function of microfilaments
-give support and mechanical strength -keep cell shape -allow cell movement
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what is the intermediate filament
made of a variety of proteins
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describe the function of the intermediate filament
-stabilises tissues -anchors the nucleus with the cytoplasm
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what are microtubules
made of protein subunits (tubulin)
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describe the function of microtubules
-provide shape and support -form track for motor proteins -made up cilia, undilipodia and centrioles
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what are the motor proteins
-myosins -kinesins -dyneins
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describe the functions of motor proteins
travel along the track of microtubules
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where do we have ciliated epithelial cells
in our airways
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what are protrusions in prokaryotes and eukaryotes
flagella in P Cilia and undilipodia in E
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how are cilia found
short in large numbers
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how are undilipodia found
long and in singular structures
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compare eukaryotes and prokaryotes
-E have a nucleus, P don't -E are larger cells, P are smaller -E have centrioles, P don't -P have a less developed cytoskeleton, E has a more developed cytoskeleton -E contain membrane bound organelles, P don't - P cell wall is made of peptidolycan, E is made of cellulose -P have circular naked DNA which floats free in the cytoplasm, E DNA is histone wound and linear
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What do some prokaryotic cells contain
-protective waxy capsule surrounding cell wall -plasmids (small loops of DNA) -flagella -pili
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how do prokaryotic cells divide
binary fission
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what is the endosymbiont theory
that eukaryotic cells arose from prokaryotic cells
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what does the endosymbiont theory suggest
that the mitochondria and chloroplast were created when the invaded prokaryotes' plasma membrane folded inwards around the invading cell
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describe how a protein is produced and secreted
-The DNA from the nucleus is copied into a molecule of mRNA via a process known as transcription -The mRNA strand leaves the nucleus through a nuclear pore and attaches to a ribosome on the rough endoplasmic reticulum -The ribosome 'reads' the genetic instructions contained within the mRNA and uses this code to synthesise a protein via a process known as translation -The processed proteins are then transported to the Golgi apparatus in vesicles, which fuse with the Golgi apparatus, releasing the proteins -The Golgi apparatus modifies the proteins, preparing them for secretion -the molecules get packaged into vesicles and are pinched off the Golgi -the vesicles move towards the cell surface membrane and fuse with it through exocytosis
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define magnification
the number of times larger an image appears compared to the size of the object
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define resolution
the ability to distinguish between two points. Allows you to see in greater detail
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how to calculate magnification
size of image/size of real object
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define the 4 types of microscope
Light microscope laser scanning (confocal) microscope scanning electron microscope (SEM) transmission electron microscope (TEM)
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how does a light microscope work
it creates a magnified image through the use of a series of glass lenses and a beam of light onto or through an object
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describe a light microscope
magnification - x1500 resolution- 200nm (0.2um) you can see whole cells and tissues produces a 2D coloured image
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describe advantages and disadvantages of light microscopes
ADS- cheap, easy to use, portable, can study whole living specimens DISADS- low resolution and low magnification, specimen may be disfigured during prep and cannot see small structures
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How does a laser scanning microscope work?
They use a laser light to scan an object point by point and assemble the pixel info into one image on a computer
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describe a laser scanning microscope
magnification- x400 to x1000 resolution- 270nm you can see an object at a certain depth within a cell image is 3D and black and white
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describe advantages and disadvantages of laser scanning microscopes
ADS- high resolution and high contrast, depth selectivity so it can focus on structures of different depths DISADS- limited primarily to the limited number of excitation wavelengths available
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How does a scanning electron microscope work?
It passes a beam of fast-travelling electrons over the specimen's surface.
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describe a scanning electron microscope
magnification -up to x200,000 resolution- 1-20nm you can see the surface of almost any sample image is 3D and black and white
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describe advantages and disadvantages of a SEM
ADS-the resolution can be very low so you can see microstructures DISADS- large and expensive and must be housed in a place free of electric or magnetic interference
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How does a transmission electron microscope work?
It transmits a beam of electrons for an internal view of the specimen. Specimen must be chemically fixed and stained
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describe a transmission electron microscope
magnification- x2,000,000 resolution - less than 1nm You can see organelles Image is 2D and black and white
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describe advantages and disadvantages of a TEM
ADS- allows visualisation of internal structures DISADS- large and expensive, requires special training to operate
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How to calculate total magnification
ocular lens x objective lens
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why should you stain a specimen
provides contrast, allows detail, identifies different organelles
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what should you be aware of when using a light microscope
specimen is 3d but your looking at 2d version some structures may be absent or will appear as different shapes
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which microscope allows you to view living cells
laser scanning microscope
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what does iodine stain
cellulose in plant cell walls yellow, starch granules blue/black
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what does methylene blue stain
cheek cells
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what does acetic orcein stain
Binds to DNA and stains chromosomes dark red
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What does eosin stain?
cytoplasm
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what does Sudan red stain
lipids
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what is an eye piece graticule
A small ruler fitted to a light microscope's eyepiece
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What is a stage graticule?
A precise measuring device. It is a small scale that is placed on a microscope stage and used to calibrate the value of eyepiece divisions at different magnifications.
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what is always the magnification of a eyepiece lens
x10

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