Cells Flashcards
(89 cards)
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Cell definition
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a collection of living matter enclose by a membrane
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Types of cells
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Prokaryotic cells
- a cell that lacks a nucleus (still has DNA)
Eukaryotic cells
- a cell that contains a membrane-bound nucleus and other membrane-bound organelles
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Cell Theory
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- all organisms are composed of cells
- all cells arise from pre-existing cells
- The cell is the basic unit of life
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Organelles
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structures suspended in the cytoplasm that carry out a particular function
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Cell membrane structure
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- phospholipid bilayer -> a hydrophilic polar phosphate head and a hydrophobic non-polar lipid tail
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Cell membrane function
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- separates intracellular fluid from extracellular fluid (protects the cell)
- regulates what enters and exits the cell (selectively permeable membrane)
- supports the cell and is sensitive to changes
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Homeostasis
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maintaining a constant internal environment
achieved by:
- exchange of nutrients & waste
- maintaining a constant temperature
- blood glucose levels
- water
- concentration of fluids
- blood pressure
- heart rate
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Fluid mosaic model of the cell membrane
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Fluid - phospholipids are constantly moving
Mosaic - made up of individual parts joined together
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Cytoplasm structure
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- cystol: thick watery fluid that is 70-90% water
- contains dissolved ions, salts & carbs
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Cytoplasm function
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- supports floating organelles
- suspends non-water soluble proteins & lipids
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Nucleus structure
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- largest organelle
- contains genetic material (DNA)
- contains chromatin (contains DNA & proteins called histones)
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Nucleus function
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controls cell activity
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Nucleolus structure
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- suspended in nucleoplasm
- contains RNA
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Nucleolus function
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produces ribosomes -> role in protein synthesis
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Nuclear envelope structure
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- dense spherical structure
- made of an inner & outer membrane (two phospholipid bilayers)
- nuclear pores -> allow movement of molecules
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Nuclear envelope function
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seperate the cytoplasm from the contents of the nucleus
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Ribosomes structure
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- Composed of RNA & protein
- Consists of a large subunit and a small subunit
- Make in nucleolus
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Ribosomes funtion
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Site of protein synthesis - amino acids join to make proteins
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ER Structure
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- parallel membranes
- a system of membrane channels and flattened sacs continous with the outer membrane of the nuclear envelope
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ER Function
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- connects cell membrane with nuclear membrane
- Transports proteins around the cell and involved in the manufacture of lipids
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Rough ER
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- ribosomes on the surface -> move proteins into Rough ER so it can be transported through in vesicles (sacs)
- provides a surface for chemical reactions involving protein synthesis
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Smooth ER
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- no ribosomes
- synthesises lipids & steroids (e.g. cholesterol, estrogen)
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Golgi body structure
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- 3-20 flattened, stacked curved sacs (vesicles that are received from ER are broken down to form Golgi vesicles at the other end)
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Golgi body function
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- Modify & package proteins in vesicles for secretion
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Golgi body location
- near nucleus
- surrounded by vesicles
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Protein processing examples
- add sugars -> ***glycoproteins***
- remove 1st amino acid from new proteins -> ***functioning proteins***
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Lysosome function
**breakdown** molecules and old organelles
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Lysosome structure
- contains **enzymes (made in Rough ER)**
- ***made in Golgi body***
- spherical sacs surrounded by single membrane
- more common in **animal cells**
- *kind of like specialised vesicles*
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Enzymes in lysosomes
- highly ***acidic*** - powerful digestive
function:
- digests large molecules
- recycle cellular resources (by ***apoptosis*** - programmed cell death of worn-out organelles)
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Mitochondria structure
- contains **ribosomes** and **own DNA**
double membrane:
- inner: convoluted to form ***cristae*** and surrounds a liquid ***(matrix)*** and is coated in **enzymes**
- outer: contains ***transport protein*** and forms ***aqueous channels*** for molecules to enter
- intermembrane space: breaks down **carbs**
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Mitochondria function
- release energy to the cell - ***cellular respiration***
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ATP process
***adenine triphosphate***
- matrix **enzymes** supply hydrogen and electrons to reactions in cristae
- energy is released by breaking the molecule to **ADP - *adenine triphosphate***
- then recycles to conversion back to ATP during aerobic respiration
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Endosymbiont theory
- some of the organelles in eukaryotic cells (***mitochondria & chloroplasts***) have evolved from organelles in prokaryotic cells
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Centrioles structure
- pair of **hollow cylindrical** structures - make up of bundles ***microtubules***
-*** not found in plant cells***
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Centrioles function
- help organise ***cell division*** - produces **spindle** to seperate cells
- aren't always needed in the process
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Vesicles structure
**membrane-bound** sac
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Vesicles function
**stores** materials for ***transport***
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Microtubules function
rods that keep **organelles in place** or **move them** in and out of cell
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Cilia structure
- hair like projections
- on outside of cell
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Cilia function
**beat to move** cell or materials across the cell surface
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Microvilli
- finger-like extensions of the cell surface membrane
- in epithelial cells
- increase **surface area**
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Endomembrane system
**restrict enzymatic reactions** to **specific compartments** within the cell
consists of:
**- nuclear envelope**
- ER membranes
- golgi apparatus
**- vesicles**
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Cholesterol function
keeps the **structure** of cell membrane
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Peripheral proteins
***Glycoprotein*** - *(a.k.a **recognition** protein)* cell **signalling** through **antigens**
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Transmembrane proteins
*span the entire membrane*
*a.k.a. **integral** proteins*
- **channel proteins**: forms a channel through the membrane for ***smaller molecules*** to pass
- **carrier proteins**: binds to ***larger molecules*** and helps them move across the membrane (*they are **specific***)
- **receptor proteins**: binds with molecule out of cell to ***make a change*** inside cell (*they are **specific***)
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Cell transport
the movement of molecules **across** the membrane
- passive - doesn't require energy
- active - requires energy
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Simple diffusion
movement of lipid-soluble substances **that can diffuse** between the phospholipids of the membrane
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Molecules that can undergo simple diffusion
***lipid-soluble molecules:***
- oxygen
- carbon dioxide
- fatty acids
- alcohol
- steroids
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Diffusion
the **net** movement of particles from an area of higher concentration to an area of lower concentration down a concentration gradient as a result of their random movement until they reach an equilibrium (equal)
*most efficient way to get particles in and out of cell*
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Concentration gradient
**difference** in concentrations on either side of the membrane
- **greater** concentration gradient = **steeper** gradient on graph = ***faster reaction***
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Factors affecting the rate of diffusion
- **distance** particles travel
- **concentration gradient**
- **surface** area
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Osmosis
diffusion of **water** across a semi-permeable membrane from an area of ***high water concentration to an area of low***
water is small enough to fit between the phospholipids without touching *(but can also go through **channel proteins**)*
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Osmotic pressure
- ***concentration of water*** depends on how much **solute** is dissolved
- low pressure = dilute solution
- high pressure = concentrated solution
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Tonicity
a measure to ***compare water concentration*** in 2 diff solutions by comparing the ***concentration of solutes*** that can't cross the cell membrane
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Isotonic cell
concentration of solute is the **same** inside and outside of cell
water will move in and out of cell ***at equal rate***
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Hypertonic cell
concentration of solute is ***more outside cell***
water moves **out** of cell
cell ***shrinks***
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Hypotonic cell
concentration of solute is ***less outside cell***
water moves **into** cell
cell ***bursts***
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Facilitated Transport
the use of ***channel or carrier proteins*** to move across the membrane
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Facilitated **Diffusion**
***water-soluble molecules*** must pass through channel proteins
**e.g. water & ions (calcium, sodium)**
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Carrier-mediated Transport
***used for larger molecules** (e.g. glucose, amino acids)*
- carrier proteins open on ***one side*** on cell membrane
- binds to molecules, changes shape to release it to other side
- can become **saturated** when all the carriers are **occupied** - *concentration will not increase the rate of movement*
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Carrier-mediated transport types
- facilitated diffusion -> **with** the concentration gradient ***through a protein carrier***- no energy required
- ***active transport*** -> **against** the concentration gradient - energy required
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Vesicular transport
movement of substances in and out of cell **enclosed in vesicles**
- vesicles can ***fuse*** with cell membrane or ***form from*** membrane
- a.k.a. ***bulk transport*** - transports large amounts of materials
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Endocytosis
type of vesicular transports that brings material **into** the cell
*- membrane surrounds & encloses extracellular material
- vesicle then **pinches off** and is suspended in cytoplasm*
- phagocytosis *(cell-eating)*
- pinocytosis *(cell-drinking)*
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Exocytosis
contents of a vesicle are pushed **out** of cell
*- vesicle forms inside cell, migrates to membrane & fuses with it, contents are pushed out*
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Why are cells so small?
Cells must be small enough so they can have a ***higher/larger surface area to volume ratio*** in order to exchange materials efficiently
**otherwise requirements cannot be met**
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Structural levels of the body
cells -> tissues -> organs -> systems -> organisms
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Types of tissues
- epithelial tissue
- connective tissue
- muscle tissue
- nervous tissue
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Epithelial tissue function
**covers/lines** organs & all body surfaces - ***protective barrier***
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Connective tissue function
- connects or separates, and **supports** all other types of tissue in the body
- *stores nutrients*
- *cushions organs*
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Non-cellular material
material not made of cells
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Muscle tissue structure
- contains **muscle fibers** - contract to become shorter
- elastic
- excitable - respond to nerve impluses
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Types of muscle tissue
***Skeletal muscle***
- attached to skeleton
- **striated** *(striped appearance)*
- **voluntary** control
***Smooth muscle***
- makes up **organs**
- ***no striation***
- cannot be controlled voluntarily
***Cardiac muscle***
- heart muscle
- **faint** striations
- cannot be controlled voluntarily
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Nervous Tissue
***Function:***
receives & transmits messages as **electrical impulses**
***Structure:***
- made up of **neurons**
- *brain, spinal chord, nerves*
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Epithelial tissue structure
- cells are very close together with ***little intERcellular fluid*** between them
- vary in shape depending on tissue:
- smooth -> for things to get in and out *(secretion)*
- striated -> many layers *(protection)*
- cubodial
- columned
- squamous (squashed flat)
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Epithelial examples
- layer of the skin
- lining of the intestines, heart, kidney, liver & lungs
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Muscular tissues are responsible for
- **movement**
- **process of digestion**
- waste elimination
- **breathing**
- speech
- blood circulation
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Connective tissue structure
- not as close together as epithelium - seperated by ***large*** amounts of **non-cellular material** (a.k.a. matrix)
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Connective tissue types/examples
**Proper:**
- loose tissue *(adipose)*
- dense tissue *(tendons)*
**Specialised:**
- bone
- cartilage
- blood
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Extracellular fluid
Fluid that is surrounding the cell
*e.g. **tissue fluid** or **blood plasma***
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Nutrients that cells need to take in
- water
- oxygen
- **glucose** for cell respiration
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Tissue definition
A group of **similar** cells in the same **place** with the same **function**
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Active Transport examples
- uptake of glucose in intestines
- sodium-potassium pump (sodium goes out of cell and potassium goes into cell)
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How do Rough ER and Golgi work together to create lysosomes
- Lysosomes are found in the Golgi Body
- Enzymes are formed in Rough ER
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Explain why an abnormal inner membrane of mitochondria can lead to symptoms of fatigue
- that's the site of **electron transport chain**
- which produces most ATP
- therefore, less ATP is produced
- cell function is reduced
- body functions slow down, causing fatigue
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During exercise, chronic fatigue patients often experience a burning sensation in their muscles along with lack of strength. Explain why this happens
- limited O2 supply in excercise
- anaeorbic respiration takes place
- lactic acid produced
- less ATP is produced
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Function of mucscle fibres in small intestine vs stomach
**small intestine:**
- contracts causes **segmentation**
- keeps contents **moving**
**stomach:**
- oblique muscle layer is an extra layer for **churning**
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Smooth muscle function
movement of internal organs
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Cardiac muscle function
contracts to pump heart
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Skeletal muscle function
Movement of skeleton
