cell structure and function Flashcards

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What is the study of cell structure called?

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Cytology

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Why are cells and their structures difficult to see?

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Cells are too small to see with the naked eye, and cell structures are even smaller.

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What is the function of the nucleus in a cell?

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Contains genetic material

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What surrounds the cell and is selectively permeable?

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Cell membrane / plasma membrane

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What is the composition of the plasma membrane?

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Phospholipid bilayer

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Name three structures that are part of the cytoskeleton.

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  • Microtubule
  • Microfilament
  • Intermediate filament
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What are microvilli?

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Cellular structures that increase surface area

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What are the components of the centrosome?

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  • Pericentriolar material
  • Centrioles
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What is the function of lysosomes?

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Contain digestive enzymes to break down waste

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What type of endoplasmic reticulum is involved in lipid synthesis?

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Smooth endoplasmic reticulum (ER)

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What is the role of mitochondria in the cell?

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Produce energy (ATP)

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What is cytoplasm composed of?

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Cytosol plus organelles except the nucleus

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What does the cytosol consist of?

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Water (fluid solvent) and dissolved solutes (ions, nutrients, gases, wastes, enzymes)

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How is the nucleus different from other organelles?

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It is visible under a light microscope.

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What are the two main components of a cell?

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  • Cell membrane
  • Cytoplasm
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Fill in the blank: The cytoplasm is the ________ plus organelles except the nucleus.

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Cytosol

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True or False: Organelles are suspended in the cytoplasm.

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True

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What is intracellular fluid?

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Cytosol inside a cell

Intracellular fluid (ICF) is the fluid contained within the cells of the body.

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Where is extracellular fluid found?

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Outside cells

Extracellular fluid (ECF) includes all body fluids outside of cells.

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What is interstitial fluid?

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Fluid found between cells

Interstitial fluid is a type of extracellular fluid that surrounds tissue cells.

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What is plasma?

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Liquid portion of blood

Plasma is the component of blood that holds blood cells in suspension.

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What are the two main types of body fluid?

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Intracellular fluid and extracellular fluid

ICF is found within cells, while ECF is found outside cells.

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Fill in the blank: Intracellular fluid is also known as _______.

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Cytosol

Cytosol is the liquid component of the cytoplasm where various cellular processes occur.

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True or False: Plasma is considered a type of intracellular fluid.

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False

Plasma is part of the extracellular fluid.

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What is another name for the plasma membrane?
Plasmalemma ## Footnote The plasma membrane is crucial for maintaining cell structure and function.
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What is the primary function of the cell membrane?
Maintains shape of cell, separates cytoplasm and external environment
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How is the plasma membrane described in terms of permeability?
Selectively permeable or semipermeable
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What components make up the cell membrane?
* Lipids * Proteins * Carbohydrates
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What model describes the constant changing form of the cell membrane?
Fluid mosaic model
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What is a channel protein?
A type of integral protein that allows specific substances to pass through the membrane
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Fill in the blank: The head of a phospholipid is _______.
Hydrophilic
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Fill in the blank: The tails of a phospholipid are _______.
Hydrophobic
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What type of substances can move across the phospholipid bilayer through diffusion?
Nonpolar or lipid-soluble substances
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What is diffusion?
Random movement of dissolved substances down concentration gradients
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Which type of substances cannot cross the phospholipid bilayer directly?
Polar or water-soluble substances (e.g., charged ions such as Na+, Cl-)
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How do charged ions cross the plasma membrane?
* Through membrane protein channels * Actively transported by proteins against gradient requiring energy
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Why is selectively permeability important for electrically excitable cells?
It allows the internal environment to differ substantially from the external environment
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Give examples of electrically excitable cells.
* Neurons * Muscle cells
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What are organelles?
Little organs with characteristic shapes and specific functions ## Footnote Examples include nucleus, ribosomes, endoplasmic reticulum, Golgi apparatus, mitochondria, cytoskeleton, centrioles, cilia, and flagella.
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What is the largest organelle in a cell?
Nucleus
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What is the role of the nucleus?
Control center of the cell
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What surrounds the nucleus?
Membranous nuclear envelope
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What does the nucleus contain?
Genetic information (DNA)
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What happens to DNA when the cell is dividing?
DNA is packed as chromosomes - thick, rod-shaped for easy movement
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What is chromatin?
Thin and diffuse form of DNA when the cell is not dividing
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What are genes?
Specific regions of a chromosome that carry directions for making specific proteins
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What are nucleoli?
Dark regions in the nucleus that are sites of ribosome formation
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Fill in the blank: The _______ is the control center of the cell.
nucleus
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True or False: The nuclear envelope is a double membrane structure.
True
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What is the function of the nuclear pore?
Regulates the passage of molecules in and out of the nucleus
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What is a polyribosome?
A cluster of ribosomes translating mRNA
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What are the two types of endoplasmic reticulum?
Rough and smooth endoplasmic reticulum
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What is the function of ribosomes?
Sites of protein synthesis
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What are ribosomes?
Smallest and most numerous of cell organelles
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What are the main components of ribosomes?
Protein and ribosomal RNA (but not membrane)
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Where are ribosomes found in a cell?
In the nucleus, free-floating in cytosol, or bound to membranes inside the cell
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What is the primary function of ribosomes?
Sites of protein synthesis
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What are the two subunits of ribosomes?
Large subunit and small subunit
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What is a complete functional ribosome made of?
A large subunit and a small subunit
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What is the structure of the endoplasmic reticulum?
Flatted sacs of lipid bilayers ## Footnote The endoplasmic reticulum is a membranous network that is extensive throughout the cytoplasm.
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What are the two types of endoplasmic reticulum?
Rough ER and Smooth ER ## Footnote Each type has distinct functions and structures.
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What is the primary function of Rough ER?
Makes proteins ## Footnote Ribosomes attach to Rough ER, facilitating protein synthesis.
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What functions are associated with Smooth ER?
Makes lipids, membranes, detoxifies substances, stores substances ## Footnote Smooth ER lacks ribosomes.
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In which type of cells is Smooth ER particularly abundant?
Liver cells ## Footnote Liver cells require extensive Smooth ER for detoxification processes.
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True or False: The endoplasmic reticulum is a membranous network found only in the nucleus.
False ## Footnote The endoplasmic reticulum is extensive throughout the cytoplasm.
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What is the structure of the endoplasmic reticulum?
Flatted sacs of lipid bilayers ## Footnote The endoplasmic reticulum is a membranous network that is extensive throughout the cytoplasm.
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What are the two types of endoplasmic reticulum?
Rough ER and Smooth ER ## Footnote Each type has distinct functions and structures.
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What is the primary function of Rough ER?
Makes proteins ## Footnote Ribosomes attach to Rough ER, facilitating protein synthesis.
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What functions are associated with Smooth ER?
Makes lipids, membranes, detoxifies substances, stores substances ## Footnote Smooth ER lacks ribosomes.
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In which type of cells is Smooth ER particularly abundant?
Liver cells ## Footnote Liver cells require extensive Smooth ER for detoxification processes.
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True or False: The endoplasmic reticulum is a membranous network found only in the nucleus.
False ## Footnote The endoplasmic reticulum is extensive throughout the cytoplasm.
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What is the Golgi apparatus/complex?
Membranous organelle that collects, packages, and distributes proteins produced by rough ER ## Footnote The Golgi apparatus is crucial for processing and modifying proteins before they are sent to their final destinations.
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What are the two potential fates of proteins processed by the Golgi apparatus?
* Retained and used by the cell * Shipped out of the cell ## Footnote This dual role is essential for cellular function and communication.
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What is a cistern in the context of the Golgi apparatus?
A flattened membrane-bound structure within the Golgi apparatus ## Footnote Cisternae are where the modification and sorting of proteins occur.
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What is the role of transfer vesicles in the Golgi apparatus?
Transport materials between the Golgi apparatus and other organelles or the cell membrane ## Footnote They help facilitate the movement of proteins and lipids.
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What is the Golgi complex combined with?
Endoplasmic Reticulum (ER) ## Footnote The Golgi complex works closely with the Endoplasmic Reticulum in the processing and transport of proteins.
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What is synthesized by ribosomes?
Protein ## Footnote Ribosomes are the cellular structures responsible for protein synthesis.
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What type of vesicle is involved in transporting proteins?
Transport vesicle ## Footnote Transport vesicles are responsible for moving proteins from one cellular compartment to another.
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What is the entry face of the Golgi apparatus called?
Cisterna ## Footnote The entry face of the Golgi apparatus is known as the cis face or entry face cisterna.
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What is the name of the middle section of the Golgi apparatus?
Medial cisterna ## Footnote The medial cisterna is the region of the Golgi apparatus where further processing of proteins occurs.
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What type of ER is associated with ribosomes?
Rough ER ## Footnote Rough ER is characterized by the presence of ribosomes on its cytoplasmic surface, which gives it a 'rough' appearance.
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What merges with the plasma membrane to facilitate protein export?
Proteins in vesicle membrane ## Footnote The proteins contained within a vesicle merge with the plasma membrane during the exocytosis process.
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What process exports proteins from the cell?
Exocytosis ## Footnote Exocytosis is the process through which cells expel materials, including proteins, via vesicles fusing with the plasma membrane.
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What is the primary function of secretory vesicles?
Transport proteins ## Footnote Secretory vesicles are specialized for transporting proteins that are to be secreted from the cell.
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Fill in the blank: The _______ is responsible for packaging proteins for transport.
Golgi complex ## Footnote The Golgi complex processes and packages proteins received from the rough ER.
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What is the primary function of mitochondria?
Site for aerobic cellular respiration ## Footnote Mitochondria are known as the powerhouse of the cell because they generate energy.
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What type of cells contain numerous mitochondria?
Cells needing energy ## Footnote Mitochondria are abundant in cells that require significant energy, such as muscle cells.
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What is the process by which cells generate energy in the form of ATP?
Cellular respiration ## Footnote This process involves the breakdown of glucose in the presence of oxygen.
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What are the reactants in the equation for cellular respiration?
Glucose and O2 ## Footnote These are the substances that are consumed during cellular respiration.
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What are the products of cellular respiration?
CO2, H2O, and ATP ## Footnote These are the substances that are produced as a result of cellular respiration.
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What must mitochondria possess to carry out cellular respiration?
All enzymes necessary for this complicated process ## Footnote Enzymes play a crucial role in facilitating the biochemical reactions involved in cellular respiration.
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Fill in the blank: Mitochondria are very small, membranous _______ that are numerous in cells needing energy.
organelle ## Footnote Organelles are specialized structures within cells that perform distinct functions.
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What is the primary function of mitochondria?
Site for aerobic cellular respiration ## Footnote Mitochondria are known as the powerhouse of the cell because they generate energy.
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What type of cells contain numerous mitochondria?
Cells needing energy ## Footnote Mitochondria are abundant in cells that require significant energy, such as muscle cells.
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What is the process by which cells generate energy in the form of ATP?
Cellular respiration ## Footnote This process involves the breakdown of glucose in the presence of oxygen.
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What are the reactants in the equation for cellular respiration?
Glucose and O2 ## Footnote These are the substances that are consumed during cellular respiration.
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What are the products of cellular respiration?
CO2, H2O, and ATP ## Footnote These are the substances that are produced as a result of cellular respiration.
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What must mitochondria possess to carry out cellular respiration?
All enzymes necessary for this complicated process ## Footnote Enzymes play a crucial role in facilitating the biochemical reactions involved in cellular respiration.
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Fill in the blank: Mitochondria are very small, membranous _______ that are numerous in cells needing energy.
organelle ## Footnote Organelles are specialized structures within cells that perform distinct functions.
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What does ATP stand for?
Adenosine triphosphate ## Footnote ATP is a molecule that carries energy within cells.
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What is the function of the outer mitochondrial membrane?
It serves as a barrier between the mitochondrion and the cytosol ## Footnote The outer membrane is permeable to small molecules and ions.
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What is the role of the inner mitochondrial membrane?
It contains proteins that perform electron transport and ATP synthesis ## Footnote The inner membrane is highly folded into cristae to increase surface area.
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What is a ribosome?
A molecular machine that synthesizes proteins ## Footnote Ribosomes can be found free in the cytosol or attached to the endoplasmic reticulum.
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What are enzymes?
Biological catalysts that speed up chemical reactions ## Footnote Enzymes lower the activation energy required for reactions.
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What is the cytoskeleton of a cell?
A complex arrangement of filamentous proteins involved in cell shape and internal movement.
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What are cytoskeletal proteins?
Proteins such as microtubules that make up organelles including centrioles, cilia, and flagella.
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What is the function of centrioles?
Involved in the formation of cilia and flagella, and in microtubule assembly for spindle apparatus during cell division.
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What are centrioles composed of?
Paired, barrel-shaped organelles made of microtubules.
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How do sperm cells utilize flagella?
Sperm cells possess a single flagellum that propels them up fallopian tubes to the egg.
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What is the role of cilia in epithelial cells lining the respiratory tract?
They sweep mucus-trapped particles away from the lungs.
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Fill in the blank: Microtubules are anchored to cells in _______.
cilia and flagella.
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List the components of the cytoskeleton.
* Microtubule * Microfilament * Intermediate filament
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What materials are found in the centrosome?
* Pericentriolar material * Centrioles
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What is the function of the plasma membrane?
It acts as a barrier to contain the cytoplasm and regulate the movement of substances in and out of the cell.
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What organelles are involved in the secretory process?
* Secretory vesicle * Golgi complex * Rough endoplasmic reticulum (ER)
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What is the cytoplasm?
The cytosol plus organelles except the nucleus.
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What is the nuclear envelope?
A double membrane that surrounds the nucleus.
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What is found within the nucleus?
* Chromatin * Nuclear pore * Nucleolus
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What is the function of mitochondria?
They are responsible for energy production through cellular respiration.
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True or False: Microvilli are part of the cytoskeleton.
False.
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What is the function of lysosomes?
They contain enzymes for breaking down waste materials and cellular debris.
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Fill in the blank: _______ are involved in detoxifying harmful substances in the cell.
Peroxisomes.
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What are glycogen granules?
They are storage forms of glucose in the cell.
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What is the first function of a cell?
Protein synthesis ## Footnote This includes processes such as transcription and translation.
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What are the two main processes involved in protein synthesis?
* Transcription * Translation ## Footnote Transcription involves creating mRNA from DNA, while translation involves synthesizing proteins from mRNA.
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What is the second function of a cell?
Cell division ## Footnote This includes the processes of mitosis and meiosis.
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What are the two types of cell division?
* Mitosis * Meiosis ## Footnote Mitosis results in two identical daughter cells, while meiosis produces gametes with half the number of chromosomes.
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What is the third function of a cell?
Cellular respiration ## Footnote This can occur through aerobic or anaerobic processes.
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What are the two types of cellular respiration?
* Aerobic cellular respiration * Anaerobic cellular respiration ## Footnote Aerobic respiration requires oxygen, while anaerobic respiration does not.
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Fill in the blank: The process by which cells divide to produce gametes is called _______.
Meiosis ## Footnote Meiosis is essential for sexual reproduction.
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What is protein synthesis?
Formation of proteins using genetic information found in DNA nucleotides that make up genes
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Where does transcription occur?
In the nucleus
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What is the first step of protein synthesis?
Transcription
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What is copied during transcription?
DNA sequence of a gene into a single strand of messenger RNA (mRNA)
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What can mRNA do after transcription?
Leave the nucleus through pores
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What are the two main steps of protein synthesis?
* Transcription * Translation
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What is the role of the ribosome in protein synthesis?
Facilitates translation of RNA into protein
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What is formed during the translation step?
Protein
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Fill in the blank: Transcription occurs in the _______.
nucleus
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True or False: mRNA is formed during translation.
False
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What is the relationship between DNA and mRNA?
mRNA is a copy of the DNA sequence of a gene
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What is protein synthesis?
Formation of proteins using genetic information found in DNA nucleotides that make up genes
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Where does transcription occur?
In the nucleus
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What is the first step of protein synthesis?
Transcription
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What is copied during transcription?
DNA sequence of a gene into a single strand of messenger RNA (mRNA)
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What can mRNA do after transcription?
Leave the nucleus through pores
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What are the two main steps of protein synthesis?
* Transcription * Translation
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What is the role of the ribosome in protein synthesis?
Facilitates translation of RNA into protein
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What is formed during the translation step?
Protein
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Fill in the blank: Transcription occurs in the _______.
nucleus
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True or False: mRNA is formed during translation.
False
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What is the relationship between DNA and mRNA?
mRNA is a copy of the DNA sequence of a gene
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What is the second step of protein synthesis?
Translation
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Where does translation occur?
At free ribosomes or at ribosomes of rough ER
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What forms peptide bonds during translation?
mRNA and transfer RNA
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What do peptide bonds form?
Polypeptides
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What dictates the formation of polypeptides?
Directions of mRNA nucleotide sequence
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What is the first step of protein synthesis?
Transcription
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Where does transcription take place?
Nucleus
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Which molecule is produced during transcription?
RNA
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What is the role of the ribosome in protein synthesis?
To facilitate translation
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Fill in the blank: Translation translates the language of _______ into the language of proteins.
nucleic acids
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What is the significance of the nuclear pore in transcription?
It allows RNA to exit the nucleus
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What is the relationship between mRNA and proteins?
mRNA provides the instructions for protein synthesis
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True or False: Translation occurs in the nucleus.
False
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What is the end product of translation?
Proteins
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What is the primary purpose of cell division?
To produce more cells
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What do all living things composed of tissues start off as?
One cell - fertilized egg
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What is the main type of cell division?
Mitosis
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What does mitosis produce?
Two genetically identical daughter cells
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What do the daughter cells produced by mitosis have in common?
The exact same DNA and chromosome number (unless mutation)
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Why is mitosis important?
For bone growth in children, hair growth, and tissue repair
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Where does mitosis occur?
In stem cells such as hair follicle, skin, and red bone marrow
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Does mitosis occur in permanent cells?
No, it does not occur in permanent cells like neurons
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What is the function of centrosomes in cell division?
To organize microtubules during cell division
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Fill in the blank: Mitosis is a type of cell division for ________, repair, and replacement.
[growth]
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What is the key difference between mitosis and meiosis?
Mitosis produces identical daughter cells, while meiosis produces genetically diverse gametes
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What cellular structures are found in the centrosome?
Centrioles
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What is the structure that organizes microtubules during cell division?
Centrosome ## Footnote The centrosome contains centrioles and pericentriolar material.
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What are the cylindrical structures found within the centrosome?
Centrioles ## Footnote Centrioles are involved in the formation of the mitotic spindle.
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What is the material surrounding the centrioles in the centrosome?
Pericentriolar material ## Footnote This material plays a role in microtubule organization.
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What is the dense structure within the nucleus responsible for ribosome synthesis?
Nucleolus ## Footnote The nucleolus is a site of rRNA transcription and ribosome assembly.
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What structure encloses the nucleus and separates it from the cytoplasm?
Nuclear envelope ## Footnote The nuclear envelope consists of two lipid bilayers.
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What is the complex of DNA and proteins found in the nucleus called?
Chromatin ## Footnote Chromatin condenses to form chromosomes during cell division.
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What is the outer boundary of the cell that regulates entry and exit of substances?
Plasma membrane ## Footnote The plasma membrane is composed of a phospholipid bilayer.
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What is the fluid component of the cytoplasm called?
Cytosol ## Footnote Cytosol is the aqueous component of the cytoplasm where organelles are suspended.
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What phase of the cell cycle is characterized by the cell preparing for division?
INTERPHASE ## Footnote During interphase, the cell grows and replicates its DNA.
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What is the term for the region where two sister chromatids are joined?
Centromere ## Footnote The centromere is crucial for the proper alignment and separation of chromatids.
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What is the structure that forms during cell division to separate the two daughter cells?
Cleavage furrow ## Footnote The cleavage furrow is formed during cytokinesis.
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What are the structures that pull chromosomes apart during cell division?
Mitotic spindle ## Footnote The mitotic spindle is made up of microtubules.
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What phase of mitosis involves the chromosomes lining up at the cell's equator?
METAPHASE ## Footnote During metaphase, chromosomes are aligned at the metaphase plate.
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Fill in the blank: The phase of mitosis where sister chromatids are pulled apart is called _______.
ANAPHASE ## Footnote Anaphase follows metaphase and precedes telophase.
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What phase of mitosis is characterized by the reformation of the nuclear envelope?
TELOPHASE ## Footnote Telophase marks the end of mitosis and the beginning of cytokinesis.
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True or False: Chromosomes are made up of two chromatids joined at the centromere.
True ## Footnote Each chromosome consists of two identical sister chromatids until they are separated.
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What is the other type of cell division besides mitosis?
Meiosis ## Footnote Meiosis occurs only in gonads, such as testes and ovaries.
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Where does meiosis occur?
In gonads - testes and ovaries ## Footnote Meiosis is crucial for producing gametes.
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What are gametes and how many chromosomes do they have?
Gametes are eggs and sperm with half the number of chromosomes, genetically unique ## Footnote They contain a mix of both parents' genes.
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What happens when two gametes fuse?
The number of chromosomes is restored ## Footnote This leads to the formation of a zygote.
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Are cells capable of dividing always dividing?
No ## Footnote Cells capable of dividing are not always in the process of division.
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What are the phases of the cell cycle?
Cell division, time for special function, prep for next cell division ## Footnote These phases ensure proper cell function and division.
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What is cellular respiration?
The process used by cells to convert food energy into ATP for cellular activities ## Footnote It involves mitochondria.
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What is the chemical equation for cellular respiration?
Glucose + oxygen -> CO2 + water + ATP ## Footnote This equation summarizes the process of converting glucose into energy.
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What is ATP and what does it do?
Adenosine triphosphate stores energy in high energy phosphate bonds ## Footnote ATP is used to fuel various cellular reactions.
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How is energy obtained in cellular respiration?
By breaking glucose bonds ## Footnote This process releases energy used for cellular functions.
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What are the two types of cellular respiration?
Aerobic and anaerobic cellular respiration ## Footnote Each type has different requirements and energy outputs.
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What is required for aerobic cellular respiration?
Oxygen ## Footnote This type is more efficient, producing 36 ATP molecules per glucose.
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What is produced in anaerobic cellular respiration in humans?
Lactic acid ## Footnote This occurs in the absence of oxygen and is less efficient.
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How many ATP molecules are produced per glucose in anaerobic respiration?
Only 2 molecules ## Footnote This process is considered inefficient compared to aerobic respiration.