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eukaryotic cell structure Flashcards

1
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list organelles in eukaryotic animal cells

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  • cell membrane
  • nucleus
  • RER
  • SER
  • mitochondria
  • lysosome
  • golgi body
  • vesicle
  • centriole
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structures in cell membrane

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  • phospholipid bilayer
  • proteins
  • cholesterol
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function of cell membrane

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  • contains organelles
  • selectively permeable to control entry and exit of materials
  • protects cell from harmful chemicals
  • takes part in metabolic processes
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structures in nucleus

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  • chromosomes
  • nucleoplasm
  • nucleolus
  • nuclear pores
  • nuclear envelope
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function of nucleus

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  • synthesis of ribosomes and RNA
  • control centre for cell
  • retaining genetic material in form of DNA and chromosomes consisting of protein-bound, linear DNA
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function of nuclear pores

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allows passage of large molecules such as messenger RNA

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function of nuclear envelope

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  • controls entry and exit of materials

- contains reaction

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function of nucleolus

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  • site of ribosome synthesis
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size of nucleus

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10-20 um in diameter

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structures in mitochondria

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  • double membrane
  • cristae
  • matrix
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function of mitochondria

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  • site of aerobic respiration (Krebs cycle/ oxidative phosphorylation pathway)
  • production of ATP
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function of matrix

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contains proteins, ribosomes, DNA and enzymes

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function of cristae

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  • extensions of inner membrane provide large surface area for enzymes and proteins in respiration
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which type of cells contain high numbers of mitochondria?

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cells involved in metabolic processes requiring lots of ATP

  • muscle cells
  • epithelial cells (absorbing substances from intestine by active transport)
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what does ATP stand for and what is it?

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  • adenosine triphosphate

- nucleotide produced during respiration - transfer of energy

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size/shape of mitochondria

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1-10 um in length

rod-shaped

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structures of golgi apparatus

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  • stacks of membranes forming cisternae with vesicles
18
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function of golgi apparatus

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  • secretes carbs
  • add carbs to proteins forming glycoproteins
  • produces secretory enzymes
  • transports lipids
  • forms lysosomes
19
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describe the strict sequence of lipids/proteins produced by ER passed through the golgi body

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  • modifies lipids by adding carbs
  • labels them so they go to correct destination
  • transported in vesicles which are pinched off the ends of the cisternae
  • vesicles move to cell surface to fuse with membrane and release contents
20
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in what type of cells is the golgi body well developed?

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secretory cells such as epithelial cells lining intestine

21
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what is a lysosome?

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type of golgi vesicle releasing lysozymes (+ hydrolytic enzymes)

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functions of a lysosome

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  • hydrolyse materials ingested by phagocytic cells
  • release enzymes outside of cell to destroy materials around it (exocytosis)
  • digest worn out organelles for reuse
  • break down dead cells (autolysis)
23
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structure of a ribosome

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  • small cytoplasmic granule (also found in RER)

- consists of a large and small subunuits

24
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what are the two types of ribosomes?

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80S -eukaryotic cells (25nm)

70S - prokaryotic cells, mitochondria and chloroplast (smaller)

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function of ribosomes

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protein synthesis

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structure of RER (rough endoplasmic reticulum)

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extensive network of membranes enclosing tubules and cisternae
- continuous with the nuclear membrane

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functions of RER

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  • provide large SA for protein/glycoprotein synthesis

- pathway for transport of materials (proteins) throughout cell

28
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structure of SER (smooth endoplasmic reticulum)

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  • no ribosomes on surface (smooth)

- more tubular in appearance

29
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functions of SER

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  • synthesis, store and transport lipids

- synthesis, store and transport carbohydrates

30
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list extra organelles in eukaryotic plant cells

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  • cell wall
  • chloroplasts
  • vacuole
31
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structures of cell wall

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  • microfibrils of cellulose in a matrix and a thin layer called middle lamella
32
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functions of cell wall

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  • provide mechanical strength for plant as a whole
  • provide mechanical strength to prevent cell bursting due to osmosis
  • controls movement of water
33
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what is the cell wall of fungi made of?

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polysaccharide - chitin (glycan +glycoproteins)

34
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what is the cell wall of algae made of?

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cellulose or glycoprotein or both

35
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structure of vacuole

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  • fluid-filled sac bounded by single membrane (tonoplast)

- contains solution of mineral salts, sugars, amino acids, wastes and pigments (e.g. anthocyanin)

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functions of vacuole

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  • support plants by making them turgid
  • act as temporary food store (sugars/amino acids)
  • pigments colour petals to attract pollinating insects
37
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structures of chloroplasts

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  • chloroplast envelope
  • grana
  • stroma
38
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function of chloroplast

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carry out photosynthesis

39
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function of chloroplast envelope

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double plasma membrane which is selectively permeable to control entry and exit of materials

40
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function/structure of grana

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1st stage of photosynthesis (light absorption)

- stacks of thylakoids containing chlorophyll

41
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function/structure of stroma

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2nd stage of photosynthesis (synthesis of sugars)

- fluid-filled matrix containing other structures such as starch grains

42
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how are chloroplasts adapted to their function for photosynthesis?

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  • granal membrane: large SA for attachment of chemicals which carry out 1st stage of photosynthesis (chlorophyll/ electron carriers/ enzymes
  • stroma fluid - contains enzymes for synthesis of sugars in 2nd stage of photosynthesis
  • DNA/ribosomes - manufacture proteins needed for photosynthesis

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