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Chapter 4 Flashcards

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Cell Theory

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Cells are fundamental units of life and function.

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Homeostasis

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Maintenance of stable internal conditions in cells.

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Cytology

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Study of cell structure and function.

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4
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Sex Cells

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Reproductive cells with one chromosome set.

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Somatic Cells

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All body cells except reproductive cells.

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Cell Membrane

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Barrier separating cytoplasm from extracellular fluid.

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Interstitial Fluid

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Fluid between cells in tissues.

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Physical Isolation

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Cell membrane forms barrier to protect contents.

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Selective Permeability

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Regulates entry and exit of substances.

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Cellular Receptors

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Proteins detecting environmental changes.

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Cytoskeleton

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Structural proteins providing cell shape and strength.

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Microvilli

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Projections increasing surface area for absorption.

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Centrioles

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Assist in cell division by forming spindle apparatus.

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14
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Cilia

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Extensions moving fluids across cell surfaces.

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Ribosomes

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Sites of protein synthesis in cells.

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Free Ribosomes

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Ribosomes synthesizing proteins for cell use.

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Fixed Ribosomes

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Ribosomes attached to ER for secretion.

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Proteasomes

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Degrade damaged proteins into peptides.

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Endoplasmic Reticulum

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Network of membranes for synthesis and transport.

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Smooth ER

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Synthesizes lipids and carbohydrates, no ribosomes.

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Rough ER

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Has ribosomes; synthesizes proteins and glycoproteins.

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Golgi Apparatus

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Modifies and packages proteins for secretion.

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Lysosomes

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Digestive vesicles breaking down waste materials.

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Peroxisomes

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Break down fatty acids, producing hydrogen peroxide.

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Mitochondria

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Powerhouses producing ATP through aerobic respiration.

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Nucleus

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Control center containing DNA and genetic information.

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Nuclear Envelope

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Double membrane surrounding the nucleus.

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Nucleoli

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Sites of ribosomal RNA synthesis within nucleus.

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Nucleosomes

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DNA coiling around histone proteins for structure.

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Genetic Code

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Sequence of nitrogenous bases encoding protein instructions.

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Genes

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Functional DNA units coding for proteins.

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Triplet Code

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Three-base sequence representing one amino acid.

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Protein Synthesis

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Process of creating proteins from RNA.

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Transcription

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Conversion of DNA into RNA.

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Translation

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Conversion of RNA into proteins.

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Permeability

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Determines material movement across a membrane.

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Impermeable Membrane

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Allows no materials to pass through.

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Freely Permeable Membrane

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Allows all materials to pass through.

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Selectively Permeable Membrane

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Allows some materials to pass, restricts others.

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Active Transport

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Requires energy (ATP) to move substances.

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Passive Transport

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No energy required for substance movement.

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Diffusion

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Movement of molecules from high to low concentration.

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Concentration Gradient

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Difference in solute concentration across a space.

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Simple Diffusion

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Direct movement of lipid-soluble compounds.

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Channel-Mediated Diffusion

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Movement of water-soluble compounds through channels.

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Osmosis

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Diffusion of water across a membrane.

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Tonicity

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Effect of solute concentration on cell volume.

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Isotonic Solution

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No net movement of water in/out of a cell.

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Hypertonic Solution

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Causes cell to lose water and shrink.

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Hypotonic Solution

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Causes cell to gain water and potentially rupture.

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Carrier-Mediated Transport

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Transport proteins move specific substances across membranes.

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Cotransport

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Simultaneous transport of two substances in same direction.

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Countertransport

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Transport of one substance in while another exits.

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Active Transport Proteins

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Move ions against concentration gradients using ATP.

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Sodium-Potassium Exchange Pump

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Moves 3 Na+ out and 2 K+ into cells.

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Vesicular Transport

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Bulk transport of substances using vesicles.

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Endocytosis

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Process of taking substances into the cell.

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Pinocytosis

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Cell drinking; uptake of extracellular fluid.

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Phagocytosis

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Cell eating; engulfing large particles.

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Exocytosis

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Process of expelling substances from the cell.

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Cell Life Cycle

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Sequence of events from one cell division to another.

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Interphase

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Phase where cells spend most time working.

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Mitosis

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Division of the nucleus into two nuclei.

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Prophase

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First stage of mitosis; chromosomes condense.

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Metaphase

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Chromosomes align at the metaphase plate.

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Anaphase

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Chromosomes are pulled apart to opposite poles.

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Telophase

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Nuclear membranes reform around separated chromosomes.

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Cytokinesis

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Division of cytoplasm into two daughter cells.

Anatomy (15 decks)

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