CHAPTER 4 Flashcards
Be able to classify the four eukaryotic microorganisms as always unicellular, always multicellular or either unicellular or multicellular
Protozoa- always unicellular
Fungi- either uni or multi cellular
Algae- either uni or multi cellular
Helminths- always multicellular
Eukaryotic Flagella characteristics
10x thicker
structurally more complex
covered by an extension of the cell membrane
same 9+2 arrangement of microtubules
whips back and forth
uses ATP
Prokaryotic flagella characteristics
made of flagellin
not covered by membrane
rotates like a propeller
smaller and simpler
Eukaryotic cilia characteristics
same 9+2 arrangement of microtubules
rhythmically back and forth
movement of substances (ie respiratory)
short and numbers
Eukaryotic glycocalyx
- protective outer layer found on the surface of some eukaryotic cells
- made of glycoproteins and polysaccharides
State what Glycocalyx is using extracellular matrix
The glycocalyx is a part of the extracellular matrix, a network of proteins and carbohydrates surrounding the cell, aiding in cell support and communication
Function of eu. glycocalyx
protects the cell
cell adhesion
participates in cell signaling
which eukaryotes have a cell wall under their glycocalyx
fungi
algae
plants
which eukaryotes have a cell membrane under their glycocalyx
animal cells
protozoa
Components of a fungal cell wall
Chitin
Glucans
Glycoprotein
In addition to phospholipids, eu. cell membranes also contain ______
sterols, which maintain membrane fluidity
what external structure of a cell would compensate for the lack of sterols
prokaryotes lack sterols but many have a cell wall to compensate for this
eu. cyto. mem. function compared to pro. cell memb
both regulate selective permeability and transport of nutrients/waste
what is the defining organelle of a eukaryotic cell
nucleus
nuclear envelope
double membrane that surrounds the nucleus