Cell Biology Flashcards
What is the basic unit of matter
atoms
atoms are made up of
protons and neutrons
Where are electrons found
Shells around the nucleus
What makes up the nucleus
protons and neutrons
Ions
Atoms that have gained or lost electrons
Ionic bonds
bonds between oppositely charged ions
Covalent bonds
Bonds that form when atoms share electrons
How do cells remain alive
By controlling chemical reactions
Metabolism
Sum of all chemical reactions in a cell
Decomposition
Breakdown from larger to smaller molecules
synthesis
production of larger molecules from smaller ones
Redox
involves transfer of electrons from one molecule to another
What are the 2 classes of energy
- Potential 2. Kinetic
Potential energy
stored energy
Kinetic energy
energy of motion
What are the 4 stages of cellular respiration
- Glycolysis 2. Intermediate stage 3. Citric Acid Cycle 4. Electron transport chain
What is the cells energy currency
ATP
What releases the energy in ATP
breaking of phosphate bonds
Where does glycolysis occur
cytosol
Where do the other 3 stages of cellular respiration occur
mitochondria
Is oxygen required for glycolysis
no
In glycolysis glucose is broken down to create
pyruvate
In intermediate stage pyruvate is broken down to create
acetyl CoA
In the citric acid cycle acetyl CoA is brown down to create
NADH and FADH2
In the electron transport chain NADH and FADH2 are broken down to create
30 ATP
Organic macromolecules
carbon hydrogen backbone
What are the 4 major categories of organic molecules
- Carboyhydrates 2. Lipids 3. Proteins 4 Nucleic Acids
Carbohydrates
Energy
Lipids
Energy and Structure
Proteins
Many functions and made based on directions provided in DNA
Nucleic Acids
DNA and RNA allow for direct protein synthesis
What is the basic functional unit of the body
Cell
What are the 2 major types of cells
- Somatic 2. Gametes
Somatic Cells
All other cells than reproductive cells
What are the 3 common components of most cells
- Plasma membrane 2. Cytoplasm 3. Nucleus
The plasma membrane consists of what 3 things
- Lipids 2. Proteins 3. Carbohydrates
What lipids are in the PM
Phospholipids and Cholesterol
What proteins are in the PM
Intergral and Peripheral
Integral proteins
span across entire membrane
Peripheral membranes
only on one side
Cholesterol in the PM
stabilizes the bilayer
Integral proteins allow
substances to move through the PM
Passive transport includes what two processes
- Diffusion 2. Osmosis
Active transport includes what two processes
- Primary active transport 2. Vesicular transport