CELLS Flashcards
Determines the function and form of the human body.
Cells
Basic living unit of all living organisms?
Cells
Human have what type of cells?
Multiple
Cells are specialized to perform _______?
Specific functions
Organelles are also called as?
Little organs
They are specialized parts of the cells that perform a specific function.
Organelles
Type of organelles that contains the genetic material of the DNA and nucleoli.
Nucleus
Another function of Nucleus.
Site of RNA synthesis and ribosomal sub-unit assembly.
The living material that surrounds the nucleus.
Cytoplasm
Location and function of the nucleus?
Center of the cell; control and regulates cell activities and it contains most of the genetic material of the cell.
Encloses the cytoplasm.
Plasma membrane/cell membrane
Function and location of ribosomes.
This is where synthesis of proteins takes place. Located in the cytoplasm
Function and location of Rough E.R
Many ribosomes are attached; site of protein synthesis. Located in the cytoplasm. Contains 1 small and 1 large sub-unit.
Function and location of Smooth E.R
Consists of closely packed stacks of curved membrane bound sacs and site of lipid synthesis and takes part in detoxification of chemicals within the cells. Located in the cytoplasm.
Function and location of Golgi Apparatus
Changes the structure of protein and helps in packaging of proteins in secretory vessels. Located in cytoplasm.
Secretory Vesicles
Contains materials that are produced in the cell; formed by the Golgi apparatus and; secreted by exocytosis. Located in cytoplasm.
Function and location of Lysosome.
Contains enzymes that digest material that will be taken into the cell. Loc. cytoplasm.
Peroxisome
Breaks down fatty acids, amino acids, and hydrogen peroxide which is a by-product of amino-acid, and fatty acid. Loc. cytoplasm.
Mitochondria
Major site of ATP synthesis and site of aerobic respiration. Inner membrane contains folds called cristae. Loc. cytoplasm.
Function and location of the Microtubule
Gives support to the cytoplasm; they also assists in cell division and forms components of cilia and flagella. Loc. cytoplasm.
Centrioles
In-charge of the movement of chromosomes during cell division. Loc. cytoplasm.
Cilia
Moves substances over surfaces of certain cells. Loc. Cell surface
Flagella
Propels (movement) sperm cells. Loc. sperm cell surface.
Microvilli
Increases the surface area of certain cells. Loc. Extensions of cell surface.
Four major function of the cells
- Cell metabolism
- Synthesis of molecules
- Communication
- Inheritance and reproduction
Chemical reactions within the body is collectively called as?
Cell metabolism
The energy produced during cell metabolism are used in what cell activities?
Heat production, muscle contraction, and molecule production
What type of molecules are synthesized in the cell?
Lipid, nucleic acids, and proteins
______characteristics of ___ are determined by the type of molecule they synthesize.
Structural and functional; cells
Cells communicate by sending and receiving ____ and ________ ____?
Chemical and electrical signals
What is contained in each cell?
Copies of genetic information
Outermost part of the cell and encloses and divides the material inside and outside the cell.
Cell membrane/plasma membrane
Substances inside the cell.
Intracellular substances
Substances outside the cell.
Extracellular substances
Cell membrane acts as _____; decides what goes inside and outside the cell.
Selective barrier
Two types of molecules that make up the cell?
Phospholipids and proteins
Other types of molecules present in the cell.
Cholesterol and carbohydrates
Model of the arrangement of molecules inside the cell?
Fluid Mosaic Model
A type of phospholipid that is polar (water loving) and has a phosphate-containing end, faces the fluids in the cell
Hydrophilic
A type of phospholipid that is non-polar (water fearing) and has a fatty-acid ends, faces away from the fluids inside the cell.
Hydrophobic
Double layer of phospholipids inside the cells forms ______ between inside and outside the cell.
Lipid barrier
Involved in the movement of substances through the cell membrane.
Membrane channel and carrier molecules
Part of the intercellular communication, and it enables recognition and coordination of cell activities.
Receptor molecules
Semi permeable; it allows substances to pass through but not all
Cell membrane
In the cell membrane substances such as enzymes, glycogen, potassium ions (k+) are at _______
Higher concentration intracellularly
In the cell membrane substances such as enzymes Na+, Ca2+, and Cl- are at _______
Low concentration extracellularly
in the cell membrane, _____ enter; _____ exits
Nutrients; wastes
What movement through the cell membrane does not require energy to move?
Passive membrane transport mechanism
Examples of Passive membrane transport mechanism?
Osmosis, diffusion, facilitated diffusion
What movement through the cell membrane requires energy to move?
Active membrane transport mechanism
Examples of active membrane transport mechanism?
Active transport, secondary active transport, endocytosis, exocytosis
Solutes such as ions/molecules move from higher area of concentration to an area of lower concentration is what type of movement through the cell membrane?
Diffusion
Composed of solutes and solvent?
Solution