Ch.3 Cells Flashcards
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Plasma Membrane
“fence”
- provides structural support
- communication with cells
- cell identification
- separates ECF from Cytosol
Centrosome
acts as a microtubule- organizing center for the cells cytoskeleton
Cytoplasm consist of? (3)
- cytosol
- organelles
- cystoskeleton
Cytoskeleton
helps maintain structure and hold organelles in place
Nucleus
contains of the the DNA and produces RNA
what is DNA called?
Deoxyribonucleic acid
what is RNA called ?
Ribonucleic Acid
what do blood cells do?
carry oxygen throughout the blood
what do nerve cells do?
contact and interact with many cells, so they must have long extensions to reach them
what does the skeletal muscle cell do?
enables cells to contact and generate movement
Mitochondria
production of ATP
What are some facts about the Mitochondria? (4)
- contains its own DNA
- Has it own ribosomes
- 13 proteins are encoded within the mitochondria
- uses oxygen
Peroxisomes
uses oxygen to oxidize and strip hydrogen atoms off certain organic molecules to produce hydrogen peroxide
what is the purpose of Hydrogen Peroxide?
- oxidizing toxic substances
- breaking down fatty acids
- synthesizing certain phospholipids
What are the basic processes comments also types (four)
Cell metabolism
transport of substances
communication
cell production
Cell metabolism
Some of all chemical reactions that a cell carries out to maintain life
Anabolic reactions
Building reactions; small molecules are bonded together to form back to macromolecules
Catabolic reactions
Breakdown macro molecules it back into smaller molecules
Oxidation reduction
Reactions convert energy and chemical bonds of nutrients into form of energy so can use to feel its processes namely ATP
Transport
Transport Substances cells have produced or ingested to a variety of destinations
Communication (basic processes of cells)
Communication between cell and if so if it’s surrounding environment and other cells is carried out by various methods including chemical and electrical signals
Cell reproduction (basic processes of cells)
So reproduction by cell division is a process that is necessary for growth and development and for replacement of old and damaged cells
Most animal cells have three basic components such as…
Plasma membrane
cytoplasm
nucleus
Plasma membrane
Surrounds each cell, isolating it’s internal structure and processes from external environment