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1
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The control center of the cell

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Nucleus

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A double membrane that separates the contents of the nucleus from the cytoplasm; form nuclear pores

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Nuclear Envelope

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3
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Serve as sites where substances can move in or out of the nucleus

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Nuclear Pores

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4
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A spherical body within the nucleus that is composed of RNA and proteins; site of ribosome production

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Nucleolus

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5
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Loosely coiled fibers of DNA and proteins that are present in the nucleus. During cell division, the fibers become tightly coiled.

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Chromatin

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A thin, dynamic membrane that surrounds the cell. Composed of a bi-layer of phospholipid molecules with a fluid structure.

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Cell membrane

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7
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Water loving

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Hydrophilic (head)

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8
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Water hating

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Hydrophobic (tail)

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9
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The basic unit of structure and function in living things.

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Cell

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10
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The composite (traditional cell) contains three major components. What are the three major components?

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Cell membrane

Nucleus

Cytoplasm containing organelles

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What is the part of the cell that regulates the movement of compounds into and out of the cell. (what is this process called?)

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Cell membrane (or selectively permeable)

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12
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Located within the cell membrane are several proteins and compounds. What are the function of these proteins and compounds?

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They serve as either channels, transporters, receptors, or enzymes.

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Allows small, nonpolar, uncharged molecules to pass and prevents ions or polar molecules to pass through the membrane.

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Cell membrane

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14
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A jelly-like fluid that holds the cellular organelles and occupies space in the cell. Also allows movement within the cell.

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Cytoplasm (cytosol)

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15
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Small granules located throughout the cytoplasm and certain organelle membranes. The cite of protein synthesis.

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Ribosomes

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16
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Network of interconnected parallel membranes that is continuous with the nuclear membrane.

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Endoplasmic Reticulum

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17
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Membrane is covered in ribosomes. Involved with protein synthesis.

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Rough Endoplasmic Reticulum

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18
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Membrane does not contain ribosomes. involved with synthesis of lipids and drug breakdown.

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Smooth Endoplasmic Reticulum

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Flattened membranous space sacs associated with vesicles. Modify, package, and transport proteins.

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Golgi Apparatus

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20
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Membranous sacs that contain digestive enzymes. Destroys any cellular debris or damaged cells.

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Lysosomes

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21
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Site of cellular respiration. Conversion of glucose into ATP. Powerhouse of the cell.

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Mitochodria

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22
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What are the three modifications that are commonly seen in cells?

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Cillia Flagella Microvilli

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23
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Short, hair-like extensions that aid in movement of substances through passageways. Aid in protection of the trachea.

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Cillia

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24
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Long, tail-like projection that aid in the movement of the cell. (found on sperm cells)

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Flagellum (flagella)

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25
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Small finger-like projections on the surface of the cell; little folds. Leads to an increase in surface area, increasing absorption efficiency. Found in the digestive system.

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Microvilli

26
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The movement of substances through the cell membrane. (two ways this can be done)

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Passive Transport Active Transport

27
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This type of transport does not require energy, compounds move from an area of HIGH to an area of LOW. (down the concentration gradient)

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Passive Transport

28
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This type of transport does require energy, compounds move from an area of LOW to an area of HIGH. (against the concentration gradient)

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Active Transport

29
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What are the four types of passive membrane transport?

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Simple diffusion Osmosis Facilitated diffusion Filtration

30
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Molecules move from an area of high concentration to an area of low concentration. (If the system is not disturbed, simple diffusion will result in what?)

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Simple Diffusion (equilibrium)

31
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Diffusion of WATER molecules through a selectively permeable membrane to dilute a solute.

32
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What are the three types of solution associated with osmosis?

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Hypertonic Hyptonic Isotonic

33
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High concentration of solute equals?..

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Low concentration of solution (High osmotic pressure)

34
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Low concentration of solute equal?..

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High concentration of solution (Low osmotic pressure)

35
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Solutions that have a lower osmotic pressure than body fluids. Cells placed in this solution will tend to gain water and swell.

36
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A solution in which the osmotic pressure of both the cell and the body of fluid are the same. There is no net movement of water.

37
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Water and solutes are forced through a body membrane by the hydrosatic pressure. Concentration gradient is high to low. Example: blood filtered through the glomerulus of the kidney.

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Filtration

38
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A modified version of diffusion. Concentration gradient is high to low. Requires a special carrier protein that transports molecules in and out of the cell.

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Facilitated diffusion

39
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Molecules move from an area of low concentration to an area of high concentration. This process requires ENERGY! or ATP! (sodium potassium pump)

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Active transport

40
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What are the three other ways cells can bring particles into the cell?

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Endocytosis Pinocytosis Phangocytosis

41
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What is Endocytosis?

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When the cell brings in large particles.

42
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What is Pinocytosis?

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When the cell brings in liquid droplets with liquid dissolved substances.

43
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What is Phagocytosis?

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Engulfing of foreign particles or cellular debris.

44
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The removal of particles that are no longer needed by the cell. Cells get rid of something by dumping it into the extracellular fluid.

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Exocytosis

45
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What are two major parts to cellular division?

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Interphase Mitosis

46
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Represents the majority of a cell’s life and includes cell growth and duplication of DNA.

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Interphase

47
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What are the three phases to Interphase?

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GI: cell growth S phase: replication of genetic material G2: cell growth

48
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Division of nuclear parts. Separated over four stages that have distinct cellular events.

49
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What are the four stages of Mitosis?

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Interphase Prophase Metaphase Anaphase Telophase

50
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Stage of mitosis in which chromatin condenses into chromosomes. Pairs of centrioles migrate to opposite ends of the cell. Nuclear envelope and nucleolus disappear.

51
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Stage of mitosis in which chromosomes line up in the middle of the cell between the centrioles. Centromere holding each pair of chromosomes attaches to a spindle fiber.

52
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Centromere holding the chromosome pair together separates. Individual chromosomes migrate in OPPOSITE directions on the spindle fibers.

53
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Chromosomes complete migration. Nuclear envelopes develop around each set of chromosomes and nucleolus develops. Spindle fivers disappear.

54
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Division of cytoplasm forming two daughter cells. Completed at the end of telophase when the nuclei and cytoplasm of the two newly formed daughter cells are completely separated.

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Cytokinesis

55
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Why is cell division important?

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Tissue repair Growth of the organism Ability to form a multi-celled organism from one cell.

56
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What is pluripotent?

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The ability of a cell to differentiate into any cell type (stem cells)

57
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How do stem cells divide?

58
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The uncontrolled proliferation and division of cells resulting in a tumor, growth, or neoplasm. (A malignant tumors metastasize, invading surrounding cells and tissue.)

59
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What is the study of tumors?

60
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Cells that divide into a specific cell line are called?

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Progenitor cells

61
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The process of cell specialization is?

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Differentiation

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