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Cellular Structure and Function

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Metabolism Definition

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Sum of all chemical reactions taking place in an organism

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Autotrophs Definition

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Obtain energy from sunlight

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Hetrotrophs Definition

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Obtain energy from foods

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Why Is growth necessary

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For all living organisms to increase in size and for them to replace lost cells

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Reproduction Definition

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All living organisms need to replicate themselves in order to continue life
- Usually occurs with Variation

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Asexual Reproduction Definition

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Single celled organisms reproduce by dividing into two daughter cells

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Sexual Reproduction

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Most large organisms reproduce by means of special cells produced specifically for that purpose

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Adaptation Definition

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An organism possesses characteristics that enhance its survival and reproduction success in that particular environment

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Living Organisms Definition

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made up of one or more cells

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Prokaryotic Cell Definition

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Single Cells
- no nucleus (having a region called a nucleoid)
- no membrane bound internal compartments
- bacetria
small

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Single Celled organisms Definition

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Consist of only one cell

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Eukaryotic Cell definition

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Cells that contain true membrane bound nuclei. They also have other internal compartments that, like the nucleus are surrounded by membranes

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Multicellular organisms structural levels of organisation

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  • chemical
  • cell
  • tissue
  • organ
  • system
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Cell Theory

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  • All organisms are composed of cells
  • All cells come from pre-existing cells
  • Cells contain inherited information used in cell processes
  • The cell is the smallest living organisational unit
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Different types of Microscopes

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  • light microscopes
  • electron microscope
  • Scanning electron microscope (SEM)
  • Transmission electron microscope (TEM)
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Surface Area to Volume Ratio Definition

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as an object gets bigger (its volume increases), the surface area in relation to that volume decreases

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Surface Area to Volume Ratio Equation

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Surface Area / Volume

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Nucleus Definition

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Control centre that regulates activities of the cell

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Ribosomes Definition

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  • Involved in protein production
  • Found in the endoplasmic reticulum or free floating in the cytosol
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Endoplasmic Reticulum Location

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connected to the nuclear membrane and sometimes cell membrane

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Rough ER

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  • Covered in Ribosomes
  • production, folding, quality control and despatch of some proteins
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Smooth ER

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  • No Ribosomes attached
  • produces lipids
  • helps detoxify a number of organic chemicals
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Golgi Apparatus

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  • located close to the endoplasmic reticulum
  • packaging and storage of chemicals to be produced
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Lysosomes

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  • vesicles that contain digestive enzymes
  • found in cytoplasm
  • digest foreign material
  • break down organelles to be used as energy
  • release their enzymes within the cell causing death of cell
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Centriole
- small rod like structures - visible when cell is undergoing cell division - produces the spindles for mitosis
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Cell Wall
- plant specific - rigid structure that surrounds the outer membrane - provided support - composed of cellulose and lignin
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Mitochondria
- site of aerobic respiration which produces energy - Has DNA - has an outer membrane and a highly folded inner membrane
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Vacuole
- Plant Specific - storage organelle
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Plastids
storage organelles - chloroplast - Chromoplast - Leucoplast
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Phospholipid Bilayer Definition
- basic atom structure is made up of a double layer of phospholipid molecules - forms a fluid mosaic - made of lipids joined to phosphate groups - hydrophilic heads are attracted to water - hydrophobic tails repel water
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Hydrophilic Head definition
- containing phosphate - 'water loving'
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Hydrophobic Tail definition
- tail made out of fatty and side chains - water repelling tails
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Smallel Molecules - passing through phospholipid bilayer
- Oxygen, carbon, dioxide, water and urea can pass quickly though the pores as small molecules
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Transport Proteins definiton
- have openings on both sides of the membrane, forming channels that allow substances to move through the membrane
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Large Molecule - passing through phospholipid bilayer
- larger molecules are stopped or need assistance to pass through membrane
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Receptor Proteins definiton
- Bind hormones and other substances that cause changes to the cell activities - different types of cells have. different receptor proteins enabling them to carry out different functions
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Recognition Proteins definiton
- attached to carbohydrate molecules and as as markers, called antigens which enable the immune system to distinguish between the body's own cels and foreign invaders
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Adhesion proteins definiton
- link cells together in multicellular organisms
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Passive Process definiton
- Substances move down a concentration gradient from an area of higher to lower concentration or pressure - the cell does not expend energy
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What does the surface area to volume ratio affect in cells?
It limits cell size and necessitates internal compartments (organelles)
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What are the distinct functions of chloroplasts and mitochondria?
Chloroplasts are involved in photosynthesis; mitochondria are involved in cellular respiration
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What is the primary function of the plasma membrane?
To regulate the passage of substances via osmosis, facilitated diffusion, and active transport
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What is the basic structure of the plasma membrane?
A phospholipid bilayer with embedded carbohydrates, proteins, and cholesterol
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Define hydrophilic and hydrophobic.
Hydrophilic: water-loving; Hydrophobic: water-repelling
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What types of substances can pass through the plasma membrane quickly?
Small and simple molecules like oxygen, carbon dioxide, water, and urea
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What are transport proteins?
Proteins that form channels allowing substances to move through the membrane
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What is the function of receptor proteins in the plasma membrane?
To bind hormones and other substances, causing changes in cell activity
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What do recognition proteins do?
Act as markers (antigens) to help the immune system identify cells
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What is facilitated diffusion?
The process where certain proteins assist the movement of larger molecules across the membrane
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What are channel proteins?
Proteins that form pores in the membrane allowing water-soluble substances to pass through
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What are carrier proteins?
Proteins that bind to diffusing molecules and transport them across the membrane
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What is osmosis?
The diffusion of water across a selectively permeable membrane from higher to lower water concentration
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What happens to animal cells in a hypertonic solution?
They shrink due to water loss
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What happens to plant cells in a hypotonic solution?
They become turgid due to water uptake
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What is active transport?
Movement of substances against a concentration gradient using energy
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What is endocytosis?
Bulk movement of a substance into cell
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What is phagocytosis?
Bulk movement of a solid substance into a cell
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What is exocytosis?
Bulk movement of a substance out of a cell
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True or False: Water is described as the universal solvent.
True
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What is the significance of the sodium-potassium pump?
It maintains the resting membrane potential
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Solute Definition
substance being dissolved
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Solvent Definition
Another substance that does the dissolving
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What is Pinocytosis?
Bulk movement of a solution into a cell

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