Eukaryotic Cells Flashcards

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Define the terms eukaryotic and prokaryotic cells

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Eukaryotic cells:
Cells that have DNA contained in nucleus, containing membrane bound specialised organelles
Examples of eukaryotic cells include plant and animal cells

Prokaryotic cells:
Cells that have DNA free in the cytoplasm, with no organelles.
Examples of prokaryotic cells inlude bacteria and archaea

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Outline the structure of the nucleus:

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The nucleus is surrounded by the nuclear envelope with nuclear pores on its surface. It contains DNA with histones and has a nucleolus

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What is the function of the nucleus:

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  1. Site of DNA replication, producing mRNA
  2. Stores the genetic information for polypeptide production
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Outline the structure of the mitochondria:

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The mitochondria is surrounded by a double membrane made up of the inner and outer membrane.

The inner membrane is folded to form cristae and the fluid centre is the mitochondrial matrix containing loops of DNA, lipids, proteins etc

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What is the function of the mitochondria?

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The mitochondria is the site of aerobic respiration to produce a lot of ATP

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Outline the structure of chloroplast:
Membrane + thylakoid

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Chloroplast are surrounded by a double membrane, consisting of a inner and outer membrane.

Folded membranes embedded with pigment called thylakoids. The thylakoid membranes are stacked up to create granum (one stack = grana)

They are found in plants

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What is the function of chloroplasts?

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Chloroplasts are the site of photosynthesis for converting solar energy to chemical energy

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Outline the structure of the Golgi apparatus

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The Golgi apparatus consists of stacks of membranes that make up flattened sacs (cisternae) with small rounded hollow structures called vesicles

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What is the function of the Golgi apparatus?

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The Golgi apparatus is where proteins are processed, packaged and modified for export and synthesises glycoproteins

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Outline the structure of a lysosome

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Lysosomes are sacs surrounded by a single membrane containing digestive enzymes

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What is the function of a lysosome?

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A lysosome can hydrolyse phagocytic cells, digest worn out organelles for reuse of materials and perform the exocytosis of digestive enzymes

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Outline the structure of ribosomes

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Ribosomes are small organelles made up of two subunits of protein and rRNA. They are either free in cytoplasm or attached to the endoplasmic reticulum

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What is the function of ribosomes?

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Ribosomes are the site of protein synthesis

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Outline the structure of the endoplasmic reticulum

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The endoplasmic reticulum is a network of folded membranes called cisternae. There are two types roughly endoplasmic reticulum and smooth endoplasmic reticulum.

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What are the key differences between rough and smooth endoplasmic reticulum?

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Rough endoplasmic reticulum has ribosomes on the cisternae allowing protein synthesis to occur

Smooth endoplasmic reticulum has no ribosomes but stores lipids and carbohydrates, synthesising lipids

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What is the structure of the cell wall of bacteria and plants made up of?

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Bacteria has a cell wall made of the polysaccharide murein

Plants have a cell wall made of the polymer cellulose’s microfibrils

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What is the function of the cell wall?

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The cell wall provided mechanical strength and support. It acts as a physical barrier against pathogens.

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Outline the structure of the cell vacuole in plants

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The cell vacuole is filled with fluid surrounded by a single membrane called the tonoplast

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What is the function of the cell vacuole in plants?

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The cell vacuole makes cells turgid, providing support. Acts as an temporary store of sugars and amino acids

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What cells have cell walls?

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Plant and fungi cells have cell walls

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What is the cell wall of a plant cell made up of?

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In plants, the cell wall is made of microfibrils of the cellulose polymer

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What is the cell wall of a fungi cell made up of?

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In fungi cells, the cell wall is made up of chitin, a nitrogen containing polysaccharide

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What is the function of the plasma membrane?

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The function of plasma membrane is to control the in/out movement molecules

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Where are plasma membrane found on cells?

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Plasma membrane is found on the outside of all cells

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Explain some common cell adaptations (3pts)
1. Cells have folded membranes or microvillis to increase the surface area to improve diffusion 2. Cells have many mitochondria to allow for the production of large amounts of ATP for active transport 3. Cells have walls that are one cell thick to reduce the distance of the diffusion pathway