3. Cells Flashcards
Name all the sub-cellular structures in an animal cell
- nucleus
- cell-surface membrane
- mitochondria
- Golgi apparatus
- lysosomes
- ribosomes
- rough & smooth endoplasmic reticulum
Name all the sub-cellular structures ONLY found in a plant cell
- chloroplasts
- cell wall
- cell vacuole
Describe the structure of the nucleus
- nuclear envelope. A double membrane with endoplasmic reticulum and often ribosomes on its surface. Controls the entry of substances.
- nuclear pores. Allows passage of large molecules out of the nucleus
- nucleoplasm
- chromosomes
- nucleolus. Manufactures ribosomal RNA and assembles the ribosomes.
Describe the function of the nucleus
- acts of the control centre of the cell through the production of mRNA and tRNA
- retains gentic material in the form of DNA and chromosomes
- manufacture ribosomal RNA and ribosomes
Describe the structure of the mitochondria
- double membrane. Controls the entry of substances.
- cristae. The folds created by the inner membrane provide a large SA for attachment of enzymes
- matrix. Within the inner membrane and contains protein, lipid, ribosomes. DNA and enzymes involved in respiration that allows the mitochondria to control the production of their own proteins.
Describe the function of mitochondria
-site of aerobic respiration (krebs and oxidative phosphorylation)
Describe the structure of chloroplasts
- chloroplast envelope. Double plasma membrane
- the grana. Stacks of thylakoids which chlorophyll is kept within. This is where the first stage of photosynthesis
- The stroma. Fluid filled matrix where second stage of photosynthesis takes place.
Describe how chloroplasts are adapted to their function
- granal membranes provide large SA for the attachment of chlorophyll, electron carriers and enzymes that carry out the first stage of photosynthesis.
- fluid of stroma possesses all the enzymes needed to make sugars in the second stage of photosynthesis.
- chloroplasts contain both DNA and ribosomes so they can quickly and easily manufacture proteins needed for photosynthesis
Describe the difference in structure if RER and SER
RER has ribosomes present on the outer surface of the membranes, SER does not and is more tubular in appearance
Describe the function of RER
- provide a large SA for the synthesis of proteins and glycoproteins
- transport substances especially proteins throughout the cell
Describe the function of SER
- synthesis store and transport lipids
- synthesise store and transport carbohydrates
Describe the function of Golgi apparatus
- add carbohydrate to proteins to form glycoproteins
- produce secretory enzymes
- secrete carbohydrates
- transport, modify and store lipids
- form lysosomes
Describe the function of lysosomes
- hydrolyse substances ingested by phagocytic cells
- release enzymes to outside the cell (exocytosis) in order to destroy material around the cell
- digest damaged organelles to recycle substances
- break down of cells after they have died (autolysis)
What are the two kinds of ribosomes
- 80s are found in eukaryotic cells, 25 nm in diameter
- 70s are found in prokaryotic cells, mitochondria and chloroplasts and are slightly smaller
Name the constituent parts of a ribosome
- RNA
- protein
What is the function of a ribosome
They are the site of protein synthesis
Describe the structure of a cell wall
- consist of a number of polysaccharides such as cellulose
- There is a thin layer, called the middle lamella which marks the boundary between adjacent cells.
Describe the function of a cell wall
To provide mechanical strength
Describe cell walls in algae and fungi
- in algae they are made of cellulose and or glycoproteins
- in fungi they are made from a nitrogenous substance called chitin, a polysaccharide called glycan and glycoproteins
Describe the structure of a bacterial cell
- cell wall, made of murein
- slime capsule, around this wall
- cell surface membrane, inside the cell wall
- cytoplasm
- ribosomes, 70s
- circular DNA and plasmids
- flagella
Describe differences between eukaryotic and prokaryotic cells
- pro have no nucleus, eu have distinct nucleus
- pro DNA is not associated with proteins, eu is associated with proteins called histones
- circular DNA and plasmids, linear DNA and no plasmids
- pro has no membrane bound organelles, eu has
- ribosomes are different sizes
- pro cell wall made of murein and eu is cellulose
- pro may have slime capsule, eu doesn’t
Describe the structure of a virus
- contain genetic material (RNA)
- reverse transcriptase
- capsid enclosing genetic material and enzymes
- lipid envelope surrounding everything
- attachment proteins on liquid envelope