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Biology Test 1 - Lec 2 Flashcards

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dimerization:

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when subunits join, monomers forming polymers

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phosphorylation:

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a phosphate (PO43-) group binds to to a protein or other organic molecule, turns many protein enzymes on and off, thereby altering their function and activity.

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assay:

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assessing or quantitatively measuring the presence or amount or the functional activity of a target entity

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polymerase:

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enzyme that synthesizes polymers of nucleic acids

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peptide:

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chain of amino acids

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The steps of signalling pathway

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Signaling Pathway

1) signaling: signaling cell releases signal (small peptide or molecule)
2) receptor: signal binds to receptor (adjacent cell/same cell)
3) signal transduction: intracellular pathway activated, change expression of proteins inside cell
4) Response: cell responds according to signal>receptor>transduction message

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7
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autocrine signaling:

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when cells signal/communicate w/ themselves

examples: melanocytes and skin cell pigmentation, peptide released

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juxtacrine signalling:

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  • cells in direct physical contact communicating

- signalling molecule and receptors are on external membranes and touch directly

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examples of juxtacrine signalling

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example: notch signalling in development (do we need to know this from E1a)

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paracrine signaling

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cells that talk to neighbors (20 cell diameters distance)

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examples of autocrine signalling

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examples: melanocytes and skin cell pigmentation, peptide released

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examples of endocrine signalling

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pituitary release peptide into bloodstream, activates adrenal gland to produce cortisol (stress hormone)

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13
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examples of paracrine

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neurotransmitters (across synapse)

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kinase:

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modifies other proteins by chemically adding phosphate groups to them

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phosphorylation:

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adding phosphate to a protein, which causes a change in the protein (turn on and off)

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16
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transcription factors:

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affect gene experssion

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17
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what chemicals are signaling molecules?

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ligands, peptides, proteins

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18
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Explain notch signaling:

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signalling process where ligand proteins bind to the extracellular region, cleaving and releasing intracellular domain that enters the nucleus, modifying gene expression

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cAMP:

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a second messenger that activates kinases and causes phosphorylation

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20
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G Protein

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intracellular portion of transmembrane receptor ??? details on slide 21 lecture 2

Hormone (extracellular) > G Protein > Adenylyl Cyclase > ATP > cAMP > transcription factors in DNA

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21
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3 Types of Transmembrane Receptors

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1) G Protein coupled receptors
2) receptor kinases
3) ligand-gated ion gated channels

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22
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ECM

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scaffolding, mostly made of polysaccarides

23
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3 Types of Junctions

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Anchoring junctions, tight junctions, gap junctions

24
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what are four types of anchoring junctions

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adherens junction: cell-to-cell junctions
desmosomes: intermdiate filament, cahderin
hemidesmosomes: intermedia filamen, integrin
focal adhesions: bind cell to ECM

25
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adherens junction:

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cell-to-cell junctions, use cadherins

26
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focal adhesions:

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bind cell to ECM, use Cadherins: two cadherins bind cell to ECM

27
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Explain the difference between cadherins and Integrins

external and internal connections?

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Cadherin: cell to cell adhesion, require Ca2+ ions

Integrin: cell to ECM connection, no need Ca2+

both transmembrane proteins:

external: cell to cell
internal: connects cadherin to cytoskeleton

28
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Difference between extracellular and intracellular receptors

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intra - iigand crosses membrane and binds within the cell

extra: binds at receptor site on membrane

29
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Describe the acetylcholine receptor

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respond to acetylcholine and possibly other signaling molecules

30
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Details of Protein Kinase Receptor

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See page 23 Lecture 2

31
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What are the 3 changes that can in response to Signal Transduction

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1) conformational change: (phosphorylation)
2) change in protein-protein interaction
3) degredation

32
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What are the adhesive proteins of the ECM

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fibronectin - binds to integrin (anchoring junctions)
integrin - bind to fibronectin
laminin - major protein of basil lamina, structural founcation fo epithelial sheets in digestive track, epidermis, and endothelial cells

33
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fibronectin

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  • binds to integrin at anchoring junctions
34
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laminin

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protein of basil lamina,

major protein of basil lamina, structural foundation for epithelial sheets in digestive track, epidermis, and endothelial cells

35
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what are the structural proteins of ECM

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collagen: main protein found in bone, cartilage, tendon
elastin: elastic, expands and returns to shape

36
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collegen

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main protein found in bone, cartilage, and tendon, ECM

37
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elastin

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elastic, expands and returns to shape

38
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cadherin

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cell to cell binding,

self-ordering/self segregation (prefers like cells first)

39
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integrins

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cell to extracellular matrix binding

40
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cell adhesion

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connects cells to each other and ECM

41
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keratinocytes

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cells found on basal lamina (protect against adjoining environment)

42
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epithelial:

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layers of cells that line outside of body and inside of intestine, vessels

43
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basil lamina:

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part of ECM that connects to cells via keratinocytes to underlies and support epithelial tissues

44
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connetive tissue:

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few cells and lots of ECM

45
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dynamic instability:

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constant breakdown and regrowth of cytoskeleton

important for exploring space and restructuring, plus cell division

46
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desmosomes:

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intermdiate filament, cahderin

47
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hemidesmosomes:

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intermedia filamen, integrin

48
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Why was compartmentalization important in development of protobionts?

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molecules are segregated and then replicate. If self-replicating molecules have capacity to catalyze the replication of OTHER molecules, compartmentalization reduces competition. Increases frequency of replication among specific molecules.

49
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What characteristics of life do viruses have, what characteristics don’t they have?

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Can: evolve (prone to mutation), respond to environment,

Cannot: metabolize ( rely on host organisms)

50
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lytic vs lysogenic

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lytic: different molecule w/in cell
lysogenic: incorporates in cells DNA

51
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fibronectin:

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mechanical linkage and focuses regulatory signals to specific integrin sites

52
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endothelial versus epithelial

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endo - line blood vessels, and lymph system

epithelial: line the

53
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epithelial cells

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line organs w/ cavities,

Functions: secretion, selective absorption, protection, transcellular transport and detection of sensation

avascular, so they must receive nourishment via diffusion of substances from the underlying connective tissue

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