ch 3 - cellular level of organization Flashcards
structure of plasma membrane
phospholipid bilayer which a hydrophilic head and hydrophobic head
- Also contains steroids, proteins, and carbs
function of plasma membrane
- controls entry and exit of materials
- isolation (separates the inside of the cell from the outside)
- structural support
- sensitivity to environment
glycocalyx
The sticky sugar coat made up of proteoglycans, glycoproteins, and glycolipids.
glycocalyx function
- lubrication and protection
- anchoring and locomotion
- specificity in binding and recognition
what are the 6 types of membrane proteins (IPARRC)
integral
peripheral
anchoring
recognition (identifiers)
receptor
carrier
integral proteins
proteins permanently attached in the membrane
peripheral proteins
proteins temporarily bound to inner or outer surface
- they attach and detach from the cell membrane at different times
anchoring proteins
attach to inside or outside structures and stabilize membrane position
recognition proteins (identifiers)
label cells as normal or abnormal
receptor proteins
binds and responds to ligands
carrier proteins
bind and transport specific solutes through the membrane
selective permeability
Allowing only some substances to get in and out of the cell
what is a nonmembranous organelle
not completely enclosed by a membrane
what is a membranous organelle?
an organelle thats surrounded by its own plasma membrane
What are the 7 main nonmembranous organelles?
cytoskeleton
ribosomes
proteasomes
microvilli
cilia
flagella
centrosomes + centrioles
cytoskeleton
gives the cytoplasm strength and flexibility
what are the 3 cytoskeletal components
-Microfilaments
- Intermediate filaments
- microtubules
centrioles
a pair of cyndrical structures that helps to organize cell division
ribosomes
responsible for making proteins
proteasomes
remove and break down damaged or abnormal proteins that have been tagged with ubiquitin
microvilli
extensions of the plasma membrane that increase the surface area to help absorb extracellular materials
cilia
long slender hair like extensions of the plasma membrane
what are the 2 types of cilia + their fucntions
primary cilia: acts as a sensor
motile cilia: move materials over cell surfaces
flagella
long, whiplike extension of the cytoplasm
ex: found on the tail of sperm