cells, structure, microscopy Flashcards
draw the structure and state the function of the nucleus?
site of DNA replication and transcription (making mRNA) and contains the genetic code for each cell
describe the nuclear envelope and its role
its a double membrane that surrounds the nucleus and it controls the entry and exit of materials and contains reactions taking place
what is the nuclear envelope continuous with?
the endoplasmic reticulum
describe the nuclear pores and its role within the nucleus
has 3000s pores per nucleus, each 40-100nm in diameter and it allows the passage of large molecules such as mRNA
describe the nucleolus and its role?
it makes ribosomal RNA and assembles ribosomes. may be more than 1 nucleolus in a nucleus
describe the nucleoplasm and its role within the nucleus
granular, jelly-like substance that makes up the bulk of the nucleus
desribe the chromosomes and its role within the nucleus
found in nucleus, protein-bound linear DNA
draw the structure and state the function of the mitochondria
site of aerobic respiration, site of ATP production and where DNA codes for enzymes needed in respiration
describe the mitochondria
usually rod-shaped 1-10nm in length
explain the mitochondrias double membrane and its role
has an outer and inner membrane that controls the entry and exit of materials
describe the cristaes?
the inner membrane is folded to make cristae. which can extend across the whole width of the mitochondrion
describe the cristaes role in the mitochondria
provides a large SA for attachment of enzymes and other proteins involved in respiration
describe the matrix and its role in the mitichondrion?
contains proteins, lipids, ribosomes and DNA that allow the mitochondria to control production of own proteins. many enzymes involved in respiration are found in the matrix
draw and state the function of chloroplasts
main site of photosynthesis
describe the role of the double membrane in the chloroplasts
the double plasma membrane surrounds the organelle it is highly selctive in what it allows to enter/exit the chloroplasts
describe the thylakoids and its role?
thylakoids contain a green pigment (chlorophyll). some thylakoids have tubular extensions that join up with thylakoids in adjacent grana
describe the grana and its role?
stacks of 100 disc-like structures called thylakoids where 1st stage of photosynthesis takes place (light absorbtion)
describe the stroma and its role?
fluid filled matrix where 2nd stage of photosynthesis takes place (synthesis of sugars) and contains enzymes to make sugars for photosynthesis
why do granal membranes have a large SA?
for attachment of enzymes, chlorophyll and electron carriers
why do chloroplasts contain both DNA and ribosomes?
quickly make proteins needed for photosynthesis
draw and state the function of the rough endoplasmic reticulum
Packages transports modified proteins
describe the ribosomes and its role within the RER?
ribosomes are present on the outer membrane. they provide a large SA for synthesis of proteins and glycoproteins also provide a pathway for the transport of materials especially proteins throughout the cell.
what are the cisternae?
folded memebranes
draw and state the function of the smooth endoplasmic reticulum
synthesises, stores and transports lipids and carbohydrates
describe the structure of the SER
folded membranes-cisternae, no ribosomes
what type of cells have lots of SER and RER
secretory cells e.g epithelial and liver cells
when are lysosomes formed?
when the vessicles produced by the golgi contain enzymes such as protease and lipases
draw state each function of the lysosome?
- hydrolyse material injested into cellels
- release enzymes to the outside of the cell (exocytosis) to destroy material around cell
-digest worn out organelles so that the useful chemicals theyre made out of can be reused - completely break down cells after they have died (autolysis)
describe the lysosome and the enzymes within
lysosomes contain lysozymes enzymes that hydrolyse the cell wall of certain bacteria
how many enzymes can be in a lysosome?
as many as 50