Class Test 1 Flashcards
Cell Structure and Functions, Cell organelles, Plasma membrane I & II
Respiration of Prokaryotes
Aerobic and Anaerobic
What is the cell wall is made of ?
Murein (peptidoglycan)
What is the difference between the cytoplasm and the cytosol ?
Cytoplasm is the jelly like substance containing all the contents inside the cell membrane , except for the nucleus. The cytosol is the intracellular fluid not including the cell’s contents
S number of Ribosome
70 S
Role of the capsule
Slime layer, stops bacteria from drying out, prevents viral infections and is useful for adhesion
What are plasmids ?
Small circular loops of DNA
Flagella made of
Protein fibers called flagellin
T/F: Does pili help with cell conjugation (exchange of plasmids)
True
DNA is known as
Blue print of life
Why is the cell membrane called the Fluid Mosaic Model ?
Fluid because individual phospholipids and proteins can move side to side within the layer as if it’s a liquid.
Mosaic because of the pattern the protein molecules produce when the membrane is viewed from above.
Polar heads are made of ? Nonpolar tails are made of ?
1) PO4 group + glycerol
2) Fatty acid
What does the fluid mosaic model describe or illustrate ?
It describes the cell membrane as a tapestry of several types of molecules that are constantly moving.
What is the ratio between the solute and the solvent in a hypertonic solution ?
solute > solvent
What does plasmolysis lead to ?
Flaccidity
Cytolysis is a result of
Hypotonic solution
The steeper the concentration gradient the ______ the rate of diffusion.
faster
What is the shape of an isotonic cell ?
Biconcave disk
Osmosis is the diffusion of____.
water
Pores used in osmosis
Aquaporins
Microfilaments are made up of _____ protein . Microtubules are made up of _____ protein.
1) Actin
2) Tubulin
T/F: The two types of microfilaments are actin and cordial.
False. Actin and Intermediate