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function of cell surface membrane

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partially permeable;
physical barrier;
recognition;
transport

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structure of cell surface membrane

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found on the surface of animal cells, inside the cell wall of plant cells; made mostly of phospholipids and proteins

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function of nucleus

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stores genetic info for protein (polypeptide) production; controls cells’ activities by controlling the transcription of DNA (makes instructions to make proteins); pores allow substances to move between the nucleus and the cytoplasm; nucleolus makes ribosomes and pRNA; where DNA replication occurs

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structure of nucleus

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large organelle surrounded by a double membrane nuclear envelope, which contains many pores;
nucleus contains chromosomes (made from protein-bound linear DNA); and a nucleolus

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structure+function of nuclear envelope

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double-membrane surrounding the nucleus, which controls exit and entry of materials

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function of mitochondria

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site of aerobic respiration; where ATP is produced; releases energy

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structure of mitochondria

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oval-shaped with a double membrane, inner membrane is folded to form cristae;
inside the cristae is the matrix which contains the enzymes involved in respiration

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structure+function of cristae

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folds in the inner membrane of the mitochondria; they are the site of oxidative phosphorylation

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function of golgi apparatus

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processes and packages new lipids and proteins; makes lysosomes

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structure of golgi apparatus

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fluid-filled, membrane-bound flattened sacs; vesicles are found at the edges

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4 functions of golgi apparatus

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  1. produces secretory enzymes and carbohydrates
  2. stores and modifies proteins & triglycerides
  3. forms vesicles for transporting proteins and triglycerides
  4. forms lysosomes
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function of vesicles

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stores lipids and proteins made by the golgi apparatus and transports them out of the cell via the cell-surface membrane

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structure of vesicles

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small fluid-filled sac in the cytoplasm, surrounded by a membrane; produced by the golgi apparatus

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function of ribosomes

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site of protein synthesis

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structure of ribosomes

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small organelle, floats freely in the cytoplasm, or is attached to the rough endoplasmic reticulum; made of proteins and RNA; not surrounded by a membrane

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function of rough endoplasmic reticulum

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folds and processes proteins+glycoproteins that have been made at the ribosomes

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structure of rough endoplasmic reticulum

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system of membranes enclosing a fluid-filled space; covered in ribosomes

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how does the structure of the rough endoplasmic reticulum help enable synthesis of proteins?

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the rough endoplasmic reticulum has ribosomes and a large surface area

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function of smooth endoplasmic reticulum

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synthesises and processes lipids;

site of synthesis , storage and transportation of lipids and carbohydrates.

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structure of smooth endoplasmic reticulum

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system of membranes enclosing a fluid-filled space; no ribosomes

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function of lysosomes (animal only)

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contains digestive/hydrolytic enzymes (lysozymes) surrounded by membrane;
used to digest invading cells or break down worn components of the cell

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structure of lysosomes (animal only)

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round membrane-bound organelle; type of golgi vesicle

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function of chloroplasts (plant only)

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site of photosynthesis;
some in grana others in stroma

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structure of chloroplasts (plant only)

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small, flattened structure found in plant and algal cells;
surrounded by a double membrane;
has thylakoid membranes which are stacked up to form grana and stroma

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what are grana?
stacks of thylakoids found in the chloroplast.
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what are thylakoids?
flattened sacs in the chloroplast, containing chlorophyll; site of the light-dependent reaction for photosynthesis
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what is the stroma?
the matrix of the chloroplast in a plant cell; site of the light-independent reaction for photosynthesis
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function of cell wall (plants and prokaryotic cells)
provides rigidity or integrity to the cell and stops the cell from bursting by exerting inward pressure to prevent osmosis; this enables turgidity which makes parts of the plant semi-rigid
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structure of cell wall (plants and prokaryotic cells)
rigid structure that surrounds cells in plants, algae and fungi; made of cellulose in plants and algae, made of chitin in fungi, made of murein in prokaryotic cells
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function of vacuole (plants only)
helps maintain pressure in the plant, keeps it turgid; stops plant wilting; stores sugars and amino acids which can act as a temporary food storage; in petal cells, it can store pigments to attract pollinating insects.
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structure of vacuole (plants only)
membrane-bound organelle found in cytoplasm; contains cell sap (weak solution of sugar and salts); surrounding (single) membrane is called the tonoplast
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function of plasmids (prokaryotic cells)
contains genes for antibiotic resistance; acts as a vector; can be passed between prokaryotic cells via pilli (short hairs)
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structure of plasmids (prokaryotic cells)
small loop of DNA; amounts vary in each cell
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function of circular DNA (prokaryotic cells)
controls cell's activities (transcription of proteins)
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structure of circular DNA (prokaryotic cells)
one long, coiled up strand that floats free in the cytoplasm; not attached to histones
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function of flagellum (prokaryotic cells)
rotates to make cell move (not present in all prokaryotic cells)
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structure of flagellum (prokaryotic cells)
hair-like structure; made of flagellin
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function of capsule (prokaryotic cells)
protects bacteria from attack by immune system
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structure of capsule (prokaryotic cells)
made of secreted slime
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Describe viral replication [3 marks]
attachment proteins attach to receptors; viral/nucleic acid enters cell and replicates in the cell; cell produces viral protein; virus assembled and released
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Describe binary fission [3 marks]
replication of circular DNA and plasmids; cell enlarges and DNA moves to opposite poles; division of cytoplasm; 2 daughter cells produced
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how to calculate magnification
I=AM
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optical microscopes
uses light to look at cells and larger organelles; stained to provide contrast; prep is simple and quick; natural colour of living tissues can be observed; only magnifies up to x1500; resolution is restricted to 0.2(micrometers) so cannot view smaller organelles due to longer wavelengths of light
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2 types of electron microscopes
scanning (SEM) transmission (TEM)
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electron microscopes
much higher resolution than optical microscopes (up to 0.0002 micrometers) due to the electrons having a much shorter wavelength; magnifies x1500000; use magnets (affected by magnetic field); preparation is longer and more complex; prep may distort specimen; images are black + white; cannot view living cells
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scanning microscopes
beam of e- reflected off the surface (3d image); whole cells, tissues and organisms can be viewed; lower resolution than TEM
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transmission microscopes
beam of electrons pass through specimen (focused by electromagnets); specimen needs to be heavily stained (with heavy metals); requires thinly sliced specimen; viewed in a vacuum; higher resolution than SEM
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cell fractionation (describe)
1. homogenisation-->grinding up the cells in a blender CONDITIONS: >ice cold >isotonic (solution has same water potential as cells) >have a buffer added 2. filtration (through a gauze) 3. ultracentrifugation-->separate organelles by mass-density >filtered solution centrifuged at low speed >respin supernatant at higher speed > process repeated at higher speeds
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cell fractionation (explain)
1. homogenisation--> break opens the cells, breaking up the plasma membrane to release the organelles > ice cold: reduces enzyme activity, preventing organelles from being broken down > isotonic solution: prevents damage to organelles by osmosis (prevents organelle lysis) >have a buffer added: maintain pH of a solution to prevent proteins denaturing 2. filtration-->take out debris e.g. connective tissue and whole cells 3. ultracentrifugation >centrifuge at low speed--separate out heaviest organelles e.g. nuclei >respin at higher speed-- remove heaviest organelles from supernatant e.g. chloroplast into the pellet >process repeated at higher speeds--to remove the heaviest organelles in pellets each time
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cell cycle
G1, synthesis, growth 2 [interphase] and mitosis
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G1>growth 1
cell gets bigger; volume and mass increases (more organelles); mitochondria (needed to produce ATP and release energy to allow the spindle fibres to pull the chromosomes to opposite sides of the cell
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synthesis
DNA replicates
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G2>growth 2
cell keeps growing and protein synthesis increases to make spindle fibres for mitosis
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mitosis
cell division; for growth and repair; 4 stages (PMAT) and cytokinesis
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prophase
chromosomes condense and become shorter and more visible; chromosomes appear as two sister chromatids and are joined at the centromere; centrioles move to the poles, begin to produce spindle fibres; nuclear envelope breaks down
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metaphase
chromosomes become attached to the spindle fibres at the centromere; chromosomes line up along the equator
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anaphase
the centromere splits; sister CHROMATIDS are pulled to opposite poles of the spindle; CHROMATIDS appear appear 'v' shaped
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telophase (and cytokinesis)
chromatids are chromosomes again; become long and thin; nuclear envelope reforms; division of cytoplasm (cytokinesis)
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mitotic index
proportion of cells undergoing mitosis mitotic index=number of cells in mitosis/total no. of cells observed x100
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Describe the appearance and behaviour of chromosomes during mitosis [5 marks]
prophase: chromosomes are visible and condensed metaphase: chromosomes line up across the equator anaphase: centrioles break up centromere; sister CHROMATIDS are pulled to opposite poles by spindle fibres telophase: chromatids uncoil themselves as they are surrounded by the nuclear envelope
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role of cell membrane
acts as a barrier between the cell and its environment; controls what substances enter and exit the cell; partially permeable membrane-> allow some substances through but not others; respond to environment-> cell surface receptors; membranes around organelles divide the cell into compartments to stop the enzymes from leaving into the cytoplasm
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membrane structure
phospholipid bilayer; hydrophilic PL head, hydrophobic fatty acid tail; centre is hydrophobic so water-soluble substances cannot pass through
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cholesterol in a cell membrane
provides stability and strength; binds to the tails of phospholipids causing them to pack together
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channel proteins in a cell membrane
form pores in the membrane; different channel proteins facilitate different charged particles; transport ions and polar molecules (water-soluble; cannot diffuse through membrane because centre of bilayer is hydrophobic)
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function of carrier proteins in a cell membrane
transports large molecules 1. large molecule attaches to a carrier protein 2. protein changes shape 3. releases the molecule on the opposite side
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receptor proteins in the cell membrane
allow the cell to detect chemicals released by other cells (e.g. toxins)
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ATP synthase
protein enzyme that catalyses ATP production
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membrane folding (adaption of membrane)
increases surface area; increase the number of carrier/channel proteins; increases rate of diffusion
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'fluid-mosaic' structure
phospholipid molecules form continuous, double layer; 'fluid' because the phospholipids are always moving; proteins and cholesterol are scattered through the bilayer like tiles in a mosaic
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diffusion
net movement of particles from an area of higher concentration to an area of lower concentration OR net movement of particles down its concentration gradient *passive process
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simple diffusion
diffusion that does not require the assistance of membrane proteins
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facilitated diffusion
requires the assistance of membrane proteins to speed up rate of diffusion
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factors that affect rate of simple diffusion
concentration gradient: the higher it is, the higher the rate of diffusion; the thickness of exchange surface: shorter/longer diffusion pathway; surface area; the larger the surface area, the faster the rate of diffusion
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factors that affect rate of facilitated diffusion
concentration gradient: the higher the concentration gradient, the faster the rate of facilitated diffusion number of channel or carrier proteins: when all proteins are in use, facilitated diffusion can't happen faster
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osmosis
net movement of water molecules across a partially permeable membrane from an area of higher water potential to an area of lower water potential
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water potential
the likelihood of water particles to diffuse in or out of a solution (pure water has highest water potential)
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factors that affect the rate of osmosis
water potential gradient: the higher the water potential gradient, the faster the rate of osmosis; thickness of the exchange surface: osmosis pathway; surface area: the larger the surface area, the fast the rate of osmosis
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active transport
the movement of substances across a cell membrane against their concentration gradient which requires energy
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process of active transport
molecule attaches to carrier protein, the protein changes shape and the molecule is released on the opposite side of the membrane
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what energy does active transport need?
ATP; produced by respiration ATP goes under a hydrolysis reaction, splitting into ADP and inorganic phosphate which releases energy so solutes can be transported
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co-transporters
a type of carrier protein that binds two molecules at once; the concentration gradient of one of the molecules is used to move the other molecule against its own concentration gradient
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factors affecting the rate of active transport
speed of individual carrier proteins; number of carrier proteins; rate of respiration and availability of ATP

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