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Chapter 2: Cell Flashcards

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Cells

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Are the basic structural and functional unit of multicellular organisms

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Cytoplasm

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Contains organelles, fibers (cytoskeleton), and inclusions (carbohydrates, lipids, pigments)

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Cytosol

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Is a fluid component (gel-like) that contains enzymes, electrolytes, sugars, amino acids, gases, etc.; surrounds the nucleus and organelles

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Embryoblast

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Aka Inner cell mass - a structure in the early development of an embryo

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Blastomere

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Produced by cell division (cleavage) of the zygote after fertilization

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Plasma membrane (plasmalemma)

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Is made of phospholipids, cholesterol, proteins, and oligosaccharides covalently linked to phospholipids or proteins

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Phospholipid

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Contains a polar hydrophilic head group and two nonpolar hydrophobic fatty acid chains

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7.5-10 nm

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Plasma membrane width is between __-__ nm; not visible in the LM

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Plasma membrane

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Has a trilaminar structure and is amphipathic

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Integral protein

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A protein that is embedded deep within the plasma membrane

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Peripheral protein

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A protein that is shallow or attached outside of the plasma membrane

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Heterogenicity

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When membranes differ in their protein make up

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Integral proteins

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Globular proteins with hydrophilic/hydrophobic regions (one pass or multi pass transmembrane proteins)

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Glycolipids and Glycoproteins

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Part of cell recognition, cell adhesion, carbohydrate regions/moieties (external surface only); the glycocalyx

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Roles of membrane proteins

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Pumps i.e. ion channels (active transport); channel proteins (entry/exit); receptors (recognition and binding); transducers; structural (cell to cell junctions)

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Membrane proteins

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Are synthesized in the RER and modified and completed in the Golgi apparatus

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Glycosylation

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The process by which a carbohydrate is covalently attached to a target macromolecule, typically proteins and lipid; occurs in the golgi

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Phagocytosis

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the ingestion of particles such as bacteria or dead cell remnants; macrophages and neutrophils are blood-derives cells that specialize in this

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Pinocytosis

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cell drinking; involves smaller invaginations of cell membrane which fuse and entrap extracellular fluid and its dissolved contents

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Receptor-mediated endocytosis

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plasma membrane receptors first bind specific substances; receptor and bound substance then taken up by cell

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Clathrin

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electron-dense coating on the cytoplasmic surface, contains an abundance of the protein ________

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Cilia

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short, numerous membrane extensions supported by microtubules

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Cilia

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move substances over the cell surface

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Flagellum

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long, singular membrane extension supported by microtubules

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Flagellum
propels sperm
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Microvilli
numerous thin membrane folds projecting from the free cell surface
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Microvilli
increase membrane surface area for greater absorption
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Nucleolus
functions in synthesis of ribosomes
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Rough endoplasmic reticulum
extensive interconnected membrane network; ribosomes attached on cytoplasmic surface
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RER
modifies, transports, and store proteins produced by attached ribosomes; these proteins are secreted, become components of the plasma membrane or serve as enzymes of lysosomes
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SER
synthesizes, transports, and store lipids; metabolizes carbohydrates; detoxifies drugs, alcohol, and poisons; forms vesicles and peroxisomes
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Smooth endoplasmic reticulum
extensive interconnected membrane network lacking ribosomes
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Golgi apparatus
series of several elongated, flattened saclike membranous structures
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Golgi apparatus
modifies, packages, and sorts materials that arrive from the ER in transport vesicles; forms secretory vesicles and lysosomes
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Vesicles
transport cellular material
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Lysosomes
spherical-shaped membrane-bound organelles formed from the golgi apparatus; contains digestive enzymes
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Lysosomes
digest microbes or cellular materials
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Peroxisomes
smaller, spherical-shaped membrane-bound organelles formed from the ER or through fission; contain oxidative enzymes
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Peroxisomes
detoxify specific harmful substances either produced by the cell or taken into the cell; use 02 to remove H+
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Cytoskeleton
organized network of protein filaments and hollow tubules, including microfilaments, intermediate filaments, and microtubules
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Cytoskeleton
maintains intracellular structural support and organization of cells; participates in cell division; facilitates movement
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Microfilaments
actin protein monomers organized into two thin, intertwined protein filaments(actin filaments)
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Microfilaments
maintain cell shape; support microvilli; participate in muscle contraction; separate two cells during cytokinesis
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Intermediate filaments
provide structural support; stabilize junctions between cells
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Microtubules
hollow cylinders composed of tubulin proteins; contains 13 units
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Microtubules
maintain cell shape and rigidity; support cilia and flagella; organize and move organelles
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Centrosome
organizes microtubules(centrioles); participates in mitotic spindle formation during cell division
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Proteasomes
degrade and digest damaged or unneeded proteins; ensure quality of exported proteins
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Intermediate filaments
keratins, vimentin, neurofilaments, and lamins are all ______
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Keratins
major component of epithelial cells; strength and abrasion resistance;
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Vimentin
found in most cells derived from embryonic mesenchyme; most common IF proteins
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Desmin
structural components of the sarcomeres (basic contractile nit of muscle fiber)
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Neurofilaments
IF of neurons
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Lamins
Intermediate filaments of the nucleus
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Cell inclusions
not organelles and have very little metabolic activity; serve as temporary storage for cellular moelcules
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Cell inclusions
lipid droplets and glycogen granules are ______

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