CELLS AND TISSUES Flashcards
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basic structural and functional unit of living organism
Cell
so, when you define cell properties, you are in fact defining the
properties of life
the activity of an organism depends on the
collective activities of cells
according to this principle, the activities of cells are dictated by their structure, which determines function
Principles of Complementarity
basis for the continuity of life
cellular basis
double membrane barrier
Nuclear Envelope/Nuclear Membrane
jelly like fluid of the nucleus in which nuclear elements are suspended
Nucleoplasm
site where ribosomes are assembled
Nucleolus
scattered throughout the nucleus ( when cell is not dividing)
Chromatin
dense rodlike bodies (when cell is dividing)
Chromosomes
3 major components of the cytoplasm
Cytosol
Inclusions
Organelles
semitransparent fluid that suspends the other elements
Cytosol
stored nutrients or cell products floating in the cytosol; also known as Cellular Pantry
Inclusions
” little organs” are specialized cellular compartments that are metabolic machinery of the cell
Organelles
all cells exhibit irritability ( the ability to respond to stimuli)
digest foods, excrete wastes, and are able to reproduce, grow, move, and metabolize
Parts that can be found in nucleus(5)
• Nuclear Envelope / Nuclear Membrane
• Nucleoplasm
• Nucleolus
• Chromatin
• Chromosomes
Structure: rodlike, double membrane structures: inner membrane folded into projections called cristae
• Mitochondria
Function: Site of aerobic respiration ( the “burning” of glucose ) and ATP synthesis power of the cell
• Mitochondria
Structure: dense particles consisting of two subunits, each composed of RNA and protein. Free or attached to rough endoplasmic reticulum
Ribosomes
Function: the sites of protein synthesis
Ribosomes
Structure: Membranous system enclosing a cavity, the tunnel, and coiling through the cytoplasm. Externally studded with ribosomes.
• Rough Endoplasmic Reticulum
Function: Sugar groups are attached to proteins within the tunnels. Proteins are bound in vesicles for transport to the Golgi apparatus and other sites. External face synthesizes phospholipids
• Rough Endoplasmic Reticulum
Structure: membranous system of tunnels and sacs free of ribosomes
• Smooth Endoplasmic Reticulum
Function: site of lipid and steroid ( cholesterol ) synthesis, lipid metabolism, and drug detoxification
• Smooth Endoplasmic Reticulum