Chapter 4: Cell Structure and Function Flashcards
what is the cell theory?
every cell comes from a preexisting cell
what is the smallest unit of life?
the cell
what are all living things made of?
cells
What do all cells contain?
Plasma membrane
Cytoplasm
Ribosomes
DNA
what is the plasma membrane?
separates the living part of a cell from the non-living environment
what are the two main types of cells?
Prokaryotes and eukaryotes
what are the nucleus types in the types of cells?
pro- no membrane bound nucleus
euk- true nucleus
What is the structure of DNA in prokaryotes?
it is located in the nucleoid, a region of the cytoplasm
it is one large piece of circular DNA
it is naked so it only has a few proteins bound to it (no hisones)
there is no membrane around the DNA
no membrane bound organelles
prokaryotes
no complex internal membranes (no ER or golgi)
prokaryotes
small 79S ribosomes
prokaryotes
most have a cell wall
prokaryotes
reproduce only by binary fission
prokaryotes
some genetic recombination, but rare
prokaryotes
what are the kingdoms and domains for prokaryotic cells?
kingdom monera
Domain bacteria
Domain archaea
what does the domain bacteria contain?
eubacteria and the Cyanobacteria (photosynthetic)
what does the domain archaea contain?
archaebacteria (halophiles, thermophiles, methanogens)
what is the structure of DNA in a eukaryotic cell?
contains a true nucleus with a double membrane
linear DNA arranged in chromosomes
DNA is chromatin- DNA + many proteins
contains many membrane bound organelles
eukaryotes
complex internal membranes present: ER and golgi
eukaryotes
large 80S ribosomes
eukaryotes
binary fission or asexual reproduction (little or no genetic recombination)
sexual reproduction (lots of genetic recombination)
eukaryotes
what domains and kingdoms do eukaryotic cells have?
Domain eukarya
Kingdom Protista
Kingdom fungi
Kingdom plantae
Kingdom animalia
what are kingdoms together if they are very different from each other?
their cell structure is similar to
what are kingdom protistas?
single cell organisms
what is the plasma membranes function in organelles?
regulates entry into and out of the cell
what is the structure of the plasma membrane known as organelles?
phospholipid bilayer with proteins attached and embedded in it
50-50
which organelles are surrounded by a double membrane in a organelle?
nucleus (2 lipid bilayer)
mitochondria
chloroplast
what is the brain of the cell?
nucleus
what is the structure of the nucleus?
double membrane, nuclear pores, nucleolus, DNA in chromatin
what is the function of the nucleus?
stores DNA
DNA replication
RNA synthesis
what are nuclear pores?
controls what goes in and out of the cell
True or false
anything involving DNA has to take place in the nucleus because it can’t leave
True
When is the c chromosome in that shape?
when it divides
what is the cellular energy generator?
mitochondria
what is the cristae?
folded inner membrane, site of electron transport chain
what is the mitochondrial matrix?
liquid part, contains Krebs cycle, DNA, and ribosomes
what is the function of the mitochondria?
cellular respiration ( produces atp to produce energy)
(aerobic respiration breaks down sugars to produce atp)
is the mitochondria semiautonomous?
yes
what is the solar generator?
chloroplast
what are thylakoids?
green photosynthetic membrane (chlorophyll, light reactions)
what is the stroma?
liquid part, contains Calvin cycle, DNA, ribosomes
what are grana (granums)
stacks of thylakoids
what is the function of chloroplast?
photosynthesis, make sugars
how many membranes does chloroplast have?
2
liquid part of chloroplast
liquid part of mitochondria
stroma
matrix
is the chloroplast semiautonomous?
yes
what is the endosymbiont theory?
mitochondria and chloroplasts are derived from small bacteria that were engulfed by larger bacteria during the evolution of eukaryotic cells
what is the evidence for endosymboint theory?
mitochondria, chloroplasts, and bacteria are similar sizes
- all have prokaryotic DNA (circular and prokaryotic gene structure)
all have prokaryotic 60S ribosomes
what contains circular dna, prokaryotic gene structure, and small 60S ribosomes
Mitochondria and chloroplasts