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Intro to Cells Flashcards

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Name 4 features that ALL cells posses

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  • Cell membrane
  • DNA
  • Cytoplasm
  • Ribosomes
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What are the differences between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells?

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  • Prokaryotic cells: Small, relatively simple internal structures, no membrane-bound organelles, no true nucleus
  • Eukaryotic cells: Larger, more complex, membrane-bound organelles, true nucleus, found in higher animals and plants
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Where is the nucleolus located and what does it produce?

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In the nucleus, produces ribosomes

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Where are microtubules produced?

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The centrosome - microtubule organising centre (MTOC)

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Where does protein synthesis occur?

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Ribosomes

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What are the roles of the cytoskeleton?

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  • Helps to maintain cell shape

- Involved in cell motility

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What is the plasma membrane?

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  • A semi-permeable barrier between the cytoplasm and external environment
  • Retains most organically produced chemicals inside the cell
  • Allows a few molecules across: diffusion, facilitated diffusion, osmosis, active transport
  • Communication: receptors on cell surface
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What is the fluid mosaic model?

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  • The cell membrane is a lipid bilayer: described as a fluid mosaic model
  • Made up of phospholipids: polar (hydrophilic) heads and 2 non-polar (hydrophobic) tails
  • Cholesterol embedded in the bilayer - provides membrane integrity (prevents lysis)
  • Proteins: gateways that allow certain molecules into and out of the cell
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What are some examples of cell membrane pathologies?

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Haemoglobinopathies:
Sickle cell anaemia
Thalassaemia

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Which type of cells contain a nucleus?

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Eukaryotic cells

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Describe the structure of the nuclear envelope

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Double membrane, allows RNA and other chemicals to pass but NOT DNA

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Where are ribosomes constructed?

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In the nucleolus

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How many chromosomes does a human have?

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46

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How is DNA organised within the nucleus of a eukaryotic cell?

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It is condensed into chromatin

DNA wrapped around proteins called histones

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Where does transcription of proteins occur?

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In the nucleus

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Where does translation of proteins occur?

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Ribosomes

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Describe the structure of ribosomes

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  • Present in eukaryotic and prokaryotic cells (larger in eukaryotes)
  • Structure = a small and a larger subunit
  • Role is to facilitate protein translation
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Which organelle is described as a a protein factory of the cell?

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Ribosomes

19
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Give an example of a ribosomopathy

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Treacher Collins syndrome (TCS) - results in abnormal craniofacial development

20
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What is the endoplasmic reticulum?

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  • Mesh of interconnected cell membranes

- Involved in protein synthesis and transport

21
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What is the role of the rough endoplasmic reticulum? (RER)

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  • Protein modification and production
  • The rough endoplasmic reticulum connects to the nuclear envelope; mRNA is converted to peptides and passed on to the rough endoplasmic reticulum
22
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Which disorders does endoplasmic reticulum dysfunction play a role in?

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  • Plays a role in numerous degenerative disorders: Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, Epilepsy
23
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What is ER dysfunction assoiated with?

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Ageing

24
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What is the function of the smooth endoplasmic reticulum?

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Manufacture of lipids

25
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What important role does the smooth endoplasmic reticulum play in liver cells?

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Detoxifies organic chemicals converting them into safer water-soluble products

26
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What is the role of the Golgi apparatus?

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  • Post-translational modification
  • Stores proteins
  • Packages proteins
27
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After proteins are correctly folded in the rough endoplasmic reticulum, where are they transported to?

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The Golgi Apparatus

28
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How do proteins leave the golgi apparatus?

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In vesicles and are transported to required site or exported

29
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What are some examples of Golgi-related diseases?

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  1. Hypomyelinating disorders e.g. cataracts

2. Muscular dystrophy

30
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What is a vacuole?

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  • Single-membrane organelles
  • Used as storage areas
  • Formed by fusion of numerous vesicles
31
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What are vesicles?

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  • Function in transport within and to the outside of the cell
32
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What are lysosomes?

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  • Large vesicles formed by the Golgi apparatus
  • Contain hydrolytic enzymes capable of destroying the cell
  • Lysosome contents function in the breakdown of extracellular materials
33
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What is the role of mitochondria?

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Powerhouse of the cell

Function as sites of energy release and ATP formation

34
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What is mtDNA?

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maternal DNA - contained within mitochondria

35
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Which organelles are bound by 2 membranes?

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Mitochondria and nucleus

36
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Describe the membranes of the mitochondria

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  • Double membrane
  • Outer membrane is smooth and ‘sieve’-like
  • Inner membrane folded into cristae - surfaces on which ATP is generated
37
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Which surface of the mitochondria is ATP generated?

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  • Inner membrane folds called cristae
38
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What can mutations in mtDNA be associated with?

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Alzheimer’s disease, parkinson’s disease, huntington disease, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, stroke, autoimmune disease, cancer

39
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What is the cytoplasm?

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The material between the cell membrane and nuclear envelope

40
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Describe the cytoplasm

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Not static - facilitates transport of material around the cell (cytoplasmic streaming)

41
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What are the roles of the cytoskeleton?

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  • Maintain shape of the cell
  • Anchors organelles
  • Moves cell
  • Controls internal movement of organelles
42
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Which protein filaments is the cytoskeleton composed of?

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  • Microtubules
  • Actin filaments
  • Intermediate filaments
43
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What are the stages of mitosis?

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4 stages: prophase, metaphase, anaphase, telophase

BDS1 BAMS: Molecules and Cells (13 decks)

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