49. CYTOPLASMIC MEMBRANE Flashcards
1
Q
- What is another term for the Cytoplasmic Membrane?
A
- the Plasma Membrane
2
Q
- What is the Cytoplasmic Membrane composed of?
A
- Phospholipids
- Proteins
3
Q
- What are the 4 Phospholipids that we can find in Prokaryotic Plasma Membranes?
A
- PG = Phosphatidyl-Glycerol
- PE = Phosphatidyl- Ethanolamine
- PA = Phosphatidic Acid
- DPG = Diphisphatidyl-Glycerol
4
Q
- What kind of permeability does the Cytoplasmic Membrane have?
A
- it is semi permeable
- this means that it has Selective Permeability
5
Q
- Does this diagram of the Plasma Membrane make sense?
A
- yes
6
Q
- What can we not find in Prokaryotic Cells?
A
- they lack complex compartmentalisation
- they do not have a membrane-bound nucleus
- they do not have membrane-bound organelles
7
Q
- What are Mesosomes?
A
- they are the infoldings of the Plasma Membrane
- they are specialised membranes
- the perform metabolic functions
(in some Prokaryotes)
8
Q
- What is the function of Mesosomes?
A
- IN AEROBIC PROKARYOTES
- they are responsible for Cellular Respiration - IN CYANOBACTERIA
- they are responsible for Photosynthesis - DURING CYTOKINESIS
- they are responsible for the formation of the
diaphragm - AT THE END OF BINARY FISSION
- they are responsible for Cell Wall Deposition
9
Q
- Does this image of Mesosomes make sense?
A
- yes
10
Q
- What are Ribosomes?
A
- they are made of the RNA
and proteins
11
Q
- What is the function of Ribosomes?
A
- Protein Synthesis
12
Q
- What are Polysomes?
A
- they are made of Ribosomes that are found on a single
mRNA - this helps with bettering the translation process
13
Q
- What ca be said about the subunits of Prokaryotic Ribosomes?
A
- their subunits are different than that of Eukaryotes
14
Q
- What are the 2 types of subunits of Prokaryotic Ribosomes?
A
- SMALL SUBUNITS
- 30 S
- LARGE SUBUNITS
- 50 S
15
Q
- What can be said about the inhibiting capabilities of some antibiotics?
A
- they can inhibit Bacterial Ribosomes
- without inhibiting Human Eukaryotic Ribosomes
EXAMPLE:
- Tetracycline