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2.1 Cell Structure- Eukaryotic Flashcards

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Cell Surface Membrane (function)

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Regulates the movement of substances into and out of the cell.
It has receptor molecules on the surface in order to respond to chemicals (eg hormones).

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Nucleus (function)

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Controls production of mRNA and tRNA and so protein synthesis
Retains genetic material f the cell as DNA and chromosomes
Manufactures ribosomal RNA and ribosomes

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Mitochondria (function)

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The site of aerobic respiration which produces ATP (krebs cycle and oxidative phosphorylation)
The matrix contains the enzymes involved in respiration

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Chloroplasts (function)

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The site of photosynthesis

Chlorophyll absorbs light energy and uses this light energy to synthesise glucose

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Golgi Apparatus (function)

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Processes, packages and transports polypeptides and lipids in preparation for exocytosis
They’re transported in vesicles

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Lysosomes (function)

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A vesicle containing the digestive enzyme lysosome
Hydrolyse invading cells like bacteria
Releases enzymes to outside the cell (exocytosis) to destroy material around the cell
Digest worn out cells so chemical components can be used again
Break down cells complement when they die (autolysis)

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Ribosomes (function)

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The site of protein synthesis

mRNA transcribed in the nucleus is translated

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Rough Endoplasmic Reticulum (function)

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Provides a network of membranes for the transport of polypeptides.
Main site of protein synthesis due to the presence of ribosomes.

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Smooth Endoplasmic Reticulum (function)

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Synthesises, stores and transports lipids and carbohydrates

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Cell Wall (function)

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Supports the cell and prevents them from losing their shape (eg due to osmotic pressures)

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Cell Vacuole (function)

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Helps to maintain pressure in the cell, keeping it turgid
Isolates unwanted chemical inside the cell
Sugars and amino acids are a temporary food store
Pigments colour petals to attract pollinating insects

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Eukaryotic Cell (define)

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Cell with:
a distinct nucleus
membrane bound organelles

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Cell Surface Membrane (structure)

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Bilayer of lipids with embedded proteins.

Some lipids and proteins have carbohydrates attached.

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Nucleus (structure)

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Large organelle with a double membrane called the nuclear envelope with many nuclear pores.
Contains genetic material and one or more nucleolus.

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Mitochondria (structure)

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Rod shaped organelle with a double membrane
Inner membrane folds to form structured called cristae
Inner fluid compartment is called the matrix

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Cristae (define)

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The structures formed by the folded inner membrane of the mitochondria
Provide large surface area for the attachment of enzymes and other proteins involved in respiration

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Chloroplast (structure)

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Disk shaped, flattened organelle with a double membrane
Stacks of membrane inside called thylakoid membranes
Where chlorophyll is found

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Golgi Apparatus (structure)

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A stack of fluid filled membrane bound sacs (cisternae)

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Golgi Vesicles (location)

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Often seen seen at the edge of Golgi Apparatus scars.

Potentially anywhere in cytoplasm.

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Lysosome (structure)

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A type of Golgi Apparatus
A vesicle type with a membrane made of phospholipids
Enzymes are inside the vesicle

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Ribosome (structure)

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In prokaryotic cells they smaller
Eukaryotic: 80S
Prokaryotic: 70S
Made up of a small and large subunit
Made of proteins and RNA
Not membrane bound
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RER (structure)

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A system of membranes enclosing a fluid filled space.

Surface is covered in ribosomes.

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SER (structure)

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A system of membrane enclosing a fluid filled spcae.

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Cell Wall (structure)

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Surround cells in plants, algae and fungi
In plants and algae its made from cellulose
In fungi its made from chitin
A thin layer called the middle lamella marks the boundary between adjacent cells walls and cements adjacent cell walls together

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Chitin (define)

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Polysaccharide that makes up the cell wall of a fungal cell.

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Cell vacuole (structure)

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A membrane bound organelle in the cytoplasm
Contains cell sap (sugar and salt solution)
The membrane is called the tonoplast

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Tonoplast (define)

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The surrounding membrane of the vacuole.

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Tissue (describe)

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A group of similar cells which carry out a specific function. eg muscular tissue/xylem tissue

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Organ (describe)

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An aggregation of tissues and cells carrying out specific function. eg heart/stem

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Organ System (describe)

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An aggregation of organs carrying out a specific function efficiently. eg circulatory system/transpiration system

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Organism (describe)

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Made up of different organ systems working together. eg human/sunflower

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What is the nuclear envelope?

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Double membrane that surround the nucleus

Controls entry and exit of materials in and out of the nucleus and contains the reactions taking place within it

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What are nuclear pores?

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Allow passage of large molecules (eg RNA) out of the nucleous

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What is nucleoplasm?

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Granular, jelly-like material that makes up the bulk of he nucleus

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What do chromosomes consist of?

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Protein bound, linear DNA

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What is the nucleolus?

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A small, spherical region within the nucleoplasm
Manufactures ribosomal RNA and assembled the ribosomes
May be more than one in a nucleons

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Matrix (define)

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Inner fluid of mitochondria
Contains protein, lipids, ribosomes and DNA that allows mitochondria to control the production of its own proteins
Many enzymes involved in respiration are found in the matrix

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What are grana?

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Stacks of thylakoids in chloroplasts
Thylakoids contain chlorophyll
Location of 1st stage of photosynthesis (light absorption)

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What are stroma?

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Fluid filled matrix in chloroplasts
Location of 2nd stage of photosynthesis (synthesis of sugars)
Contains other structures like starch grains

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How are chloroplasts adapted to efficiently photosynthesise?

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Granal membranes provide large surface area for attachment of chlorophyll, electron carriers and enzymes
Stroma fluid contains all the enzymes needed to make sugars in the 2nd stage of photosynthesis
They contain DNA and ribosomes to manufacture some of the proteins needed for photosynthesis

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What are the flattened sacs called that make up endoplasmic reticulum?

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Cisternae

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What is the function of the Golgi apparatus?

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Add carbohydrates to proteins to form glycoproteins
Produce secretory enzymes 
Secrete carbohydrates 
Transport, modify and store lipids
Form lysosomes
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What happens when the Golgi apparatus has sorted modified proteins and lipids?

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They are transported in Golgi vesicles to the cell surface

The vesicles fuse with the membrane and release their contents to the outside

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Describe epithelial tissue.

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Found in animals
Sheets of cells
Line the surfaces of organs and have a protective secretory function
Eg alveoli in lungs

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