Eukaryotes Flashcards
The 3 principles of cell theory
All living organisms are composed of one or more cells
Cell - basic unit of structure and organization in organisms
Cells arise from pre-existing cells
Basic cell features
Plasma membrane - covering
Cytosol - found in cytoplasm
DNA - genetic material
Ribosomes - protein synthesis
Most important tool in studying the cell
Microscopes
Separates cell components based on size and density
Cell fractionation
Basic structural and functional unit of life
Cell
Cells that contain membrane-enclosed organelles, including a DNA-containing nucleus
Eukaryotic
Cells that lack organelles
Prokaryotic
Critical step in the evolution of eukaryotes
Fusion between 2 different prokaryotic cell with different function
Endosymbiosis
Prokaryotes example
Bacteria and Archaea
Eukaryotes example
Protists
Fungi
Animals
Plants
Aka cell membrane
Barrier of the cell to its surroundings
Allows passage
Plasma membrane
Refers to all cell components bounded by plasma mebrane
Cytoplasm
Plasma membrane composition
Double layer of phospholipids
Functions of membrane proteins
As enzymes Transport proteins As receptor sites Cell to cell recognition Cell adhesion Attachment to cytoskeleton
Contains most of the genes/DNA
Nucleus
Nucleus is enclose by
Nuclear envelope
- double membraned, separating it from cytoplasm
Essential in transport of proteins in nucleus
Pore complexes
DNA areangement structure
Chromosomes
Complex of DNA and protein (histone) that makes up the chromosome
Chromatin
Site of ribosomal RNA (rRNA) synthesis
Nucleolus
Complex machinery for protein synthesis
Ribosome
Endomembrane system
Nuclear envelope Endoplasmic reticulum Golgi apparatus Lysosome Vacuoles Plasma membrane
Little network within the cytoplasm
Endoplasmic Reticulum
Flattened sacs inside ER used as a reservoir for a liquid
Cisternae
Internal compartment of ER
ER lumen (cavity) Or cisternal space
Continuous with the nuclear envelope
ER membrane
Continuous with the nuclear envelope and bound with ribosomes
Rough ER
Lacks attached ribosomes
Smooth ER
Involves in:
Synthesis of lipids
Detoxification of drugs and poisons
Calcuim ion storage
Smooth ER
Secretes proteins created by ribosomes
Add carbs to proteins for glycoproteins
Synthesis of more membranes
Modification of proteins
Rough ER
Received, sorts, ships, and even manufacture macromolecules
Golgi apparatus
Membranous sacs containing digestive enzymes
Lysosomes