Cells Review (2.1) Flashcards
Describe prokaryotic cells
Unicellular
No membrane bound organelles
State 3 examples of prokaryotic cells
- Bacteria
- Archaea
- Cyanobacteria
Describe the effect of a flattened shape on eukaryotic cell function
Increase SA:V ratio
Increase rate of exchange across the plasma membrane
State the 2 major advantages of electron microscopy
- High resolution
- High depth of field
State the 2 major disadvantages of electron microscopy
- Black and white images
- Specimens must be dead
Define cells
Cells are the basic structural and functional units of life on Earth
Describe the major catalyst of biochemical/cellular processes
Enzymes
Describe fluorescence microscopy
Light microscopy technique
Used to examine cells that are naturally/artificially fluorescent
Describe the function of the SER
Synthesis of lipids
Describe genophore
Single, circular DNA chromosome of prokaryotic cells
Describe the function of vacuoles
- Storage
- Cell structure maintenance
State um-mm conversion
1000um=1mm
State the 2 major types of light microscopy
- Fluorescence
2. Confocal
Describe how the total magnification of a microscope is determined
Objective x eyepiece
Describe transmission electron microscopy
Electron travels through ultrathin section of specimen
Fine structural details observed
Describe the 2 major types of electron microscopy techniques
- Transmission
2. Scanning
Define organelle
Specialised cellular structure
Describe eukaryotic cell
Characterised by membrane-bound organelles
State 4 examples of eukaryotes
- Plant
- Animal
- Fungi
- Protista
State the term used to describe the small hair like projections of prokaryotes
Pili
Describe the role of flagella in prokaryotes
Enable mobility
Describe the role of the capsule in prokaryotes
Protect some prokaryotes from damage and dehydration
State the 4 common features of all cells
- Plasma membrane
- Cytoplasm
- DNA
- Ribosomes
State the point where chromosomal DNA is attached to the plasma membrane
Origin
State the 6 kingdoms of classification
- Bacteria
- Archaea
- Protista
- Fungi
- Plantae
- Animalia
Describe the role of ribosomes in protein synthesis
Translate messenger RNA into protein
State the 3 domains of classification
- Bacteria
- Archaea
- Eukarya
Describe biogenesis
All cells arise from pre-existing cells
Describe the function of the nucleus
Directs cell activities
Contains genetic material involved in protein synthesis
Describe the function of the Golgi Apparatus
Processes and packages proteins into vesicles for cell export
Compare and contrast bacteria and archaea (Provide 3 similarities and differences)
- Murein present in bacterial cell wall
- Archaea undergo methanogenesis
- Bacteria most ancient (archaea evolved from eukaryotes)
Describe the function of plastids (other than chloroplasts)
Synthesis and storage of organic compounds
State specialised pili that can attach to surfaces
Fimbriae
Describe the function of ribosomes
Protein synthesis
Define Protista
Mostly single celled organisms with plant, animal, fungi characteristics
Provide 1 example of a protista
Protozoan known as plasmodium
responsible for malaria in humans
Describe the function of mitochondrion
Release energy from organic compounds
cellular respiration
State 3 ways SA:V ratio of the cell can be increased
- Cell compartmentalisation
- Flattened shape
- Plasma membrane extensions
Describe the function of peroxisomes
Metabolic reactions
Oxidation of harmful materials
Describe the position of the cell wall in eukaryotes
External
Surrounds plasma membrane
State plant/animal presence of the cell wall
Plants: Y
Animals: N