eukaryotic cells Flashcards
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what is a eukaryotic cell?
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- contain a nucleus and other membrane bound organelles
- makes up multicellular organisms
2
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describe the structure of the nucleus
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- nuclear pores allow movement of molecule e.g. mRNA
- double membrane called nuclear envelope
- contains chromatin
3
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describe the function of the nucleus
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- contains genetic info (DNA) which directs protein synthesis
- DNA associates with histone proteins to form chromatin which prevents the DNA getting tangled
- controls metabolic processes
4
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describe the nucleolus
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- responsible for producing ribosomes
- composed of proteins and RNA
5
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describe the structure of mitochondria
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- double membrane
- inner membrane folded to form cristae
- fluid interior = matrix
- contains mitochondrial DNA
6
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describe the function of mitochondira
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- site of aerobic respiration
- inner membrane coated in enzymes
- energy stored in bonds of organic molecules
- produces ATP
7
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describe the structure and function of vesicles
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- membranous sacs
- single membrane with fluid inside
- transport materials inside the cell
8
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describe the structure and function of lysosomes
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- specialised vesicles
- contain hydrolytic enzymes
- break down waste materials
- role in immune system
9
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describe the structure of the cytoskeleton
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- network of fibres
- consists of microfilaments, microtubules, intermediate fibres
10
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describe the function of the cytoskeleton
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- mechanical strength
- maintain shape and stability
- many organelles bound to cytoskeleton
- microfilaments = cell movement
- microtubules = scaffold-like structure
- intermediate fibres = mechanical strength
11
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describe the structure and function of centrioles
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- component of cytoskeleton
- composed of microtubules
- 2 centrioles form centrosome in organising spindle fibres
- animal cells only
12
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describe the structure and function of flagella
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- protruding extensions
- enables cell mobility
- detect chemical changes in cell’s environment
13
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describe the structure and function of cilia
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- hair like
- stationary = present on cell surface in sensory organelles
- mobile = create a current to move fluid or objects adjacent to cell
- 9+2 microtubules, parallel slide over each other causing beating motion
14
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describe the structure of the endoplasmic reticulum
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- network of membranes
- flattened sacs called cisternae
- connected to nucleus
15
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describe the function of smooth endoplasmic reticulum
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lipid and carbohydrate synthesis and storage