Cell Test Flashcards
The 3 principles of cell theory
*all living cells are composed of one or more cells
*a cell is the basic unit of life
*all cells come from pre-existing cells
The differences and similarities of prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells
Prokaryotic - no nucleus, bacteria, single-celled
Eukaryotic - yes nucleus, single or multi-celled
List the structures that distinguish plant cells from animal cells
Plant cells have a cell wall and chloroplast while animal cells do not
Describe the function of cell membrane
Acts as a barrier for the cell
Describe the function of the cytoskeleton
Gives the cell shape
Provides structural support
Describe the function of cytoplasm
Hold everything in place
Describe the function of the nucleus
Protects the DNA
Describe the function of nucleolus
Makes RNA which makes up ribosomes
Describe the function of ribosomes
Makes proteins
Describe the function of the smooth and rough ER
Rough: makes proteins and packages them
Smooth: makes lipids
Describe the function of the vesicle
Storage for water, nutrients, waste, ect.
Describe the function of centrioles
Helps cell divide by pulling chromosomes apart
Describe the function of cilia
Move fluid across cell’s surface
Describe the function of flagella
Move entire cell throughout fluid
Describe the function of the mitochondria
Breaks down food to release energy as ATP
Describe the function of chloroplast
Converts energy from the sun
Describe the function of the cell wall
Protect and maintains shape
The role of lipids
Stores energy
The role of proteins
A structure and used for an energy source
The role of carbohydrates
Primary source of energy
3 reasons the ribosomes are the most essential organelle in the cell
Prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells need ribosomes. Every living cell needs proteins and ribosomes make them.
Differentiate between positive and negative feedback loops
A positive loop amplifies a change in the system
Explain the role of the cell membrane in maintaining homeostasis on a cellular level
Acting as a permeable barrier controlling what goes in and out of the cell
Differentiate between passive and active transport
Describe the 6 types of transport
Hypotonic solution
Isotonic solution
Hypertonic solution
Summarize the order of events from egg and sperm to embryo
Explain the difference between specialized cells and stem cells
List the levels of organization from cell to organism that result from differentiation
List the two main purposes from cell division
Describe all phases of the cell cycle -interphase, ect in order
Differentiate between cytokinesis in plants and animal cells
Summarize how cells know when they need to divide
Explain the key roles of checkpoints and apoptosis in the regulation of the cell cycle
Define tumor and differentiate between the two types
Prophase
Nuclear membrane disappears
Metaphase
Chromosomes line up in the middle of the cell
Anaphase
Chromatids move to opposite ends of the cell
Telophase
Spindle fibers break down and cytokinesis begins
Cytokinesis
The division of the cytoplasm into 2 individual cells
2 purposes of the cell cycle
Growth + Repair
Solute
What gets dissolved
Solvent
Does the dissolving
Solution
Uniform mixture of two or more substances like lemonade
Hypertonic
Water is lower than the cell’s cytoplasm
Hypotonic
Water is higher than the cell’s cytoplasm
Isotonic
Identical water to cell’s cytoplasm - cell stays the same
Type of transports
Facilitated
Exocytosis
Endocytosis
Osmosis
Diffusion
Molecule pump
Facilitated
*Passive
*glucose/O2
*Regulates blood sugar
Osmosis
*Passive
*water only
*controlling blood pressure by regulating blood volume
Diffusion
*Passive
*O2 and CO2
*oxygen or cells
Homeostasis
Need of an organism to stay stable by regulating internal conditions