Chapter 3 Flashcards
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cell
smallest unit of life that can function independently
early cell theory
- all organisms are made of 1+ cells
- the cell is the fundamental unit of life
- all cells come from pre-existing cells
features common to all cells
-DNA -RNA -ribosomes -cytoplasm -cell membrane
ribosomes
manufacture proteins in cell
cytoplasm
fluid in cell
types of microscopes
-light -electron -scanning probe
bacteria vs. archaea
- different type of cell wall
- archaea like extreme conditions
nucleoid
where prokaryotic cell’s DNA congregates
cell membrane
fluid mosaic of phospholipids and proteins
phospholipid bilayer
hydrophilic head and hydrophobic tails with embedded proteins
endosymbiosis theory
ancient organism engulfed another organism and they remained partners (supported by existence of mitochondria and chloroplasts)
messenger RNA
copy of DNA that binds to ribosomes in cytoplasm
nuclear pores
holes in nuclear envelope
nuclear envelope
double membrane surrounding nucleus
nucleolus
dense spot in nucleus that assembles components of ribosomes
endoplasmic reticulum
folds and transports proteins to the Golgi apparatus
rough ER
section that is studded with ribosomes that synthesize proteins
smooth ER
synthesizes lipids and has enzymes that detox metabolic processes
Golgi apparatus
completes protein folding and packages cell products for transport
lysosomes
contain enzymes that break down cell waste
vacuole
in plant cells; contains enzymes to break down cell waste
peroxisomes
enzymes that dispose of toxic substances
mitochondria
- use cellular respiration to extract ATP from food
- have own DNA, ribosomes
cristae
folds in inner membrane of mitochondria