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Lecture 2 - Cell Biology 1 Flashcards

1
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Describe the structural hierarchy of the body

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Atoms - molecules - organelles - cells - tissues - organs - organ systems - organism

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2
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A Magic Orange Cat Turned Over Only Oranges

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Atoms - molecules - organelles - cells - tissues - organs - organ systems - organism

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3
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What do organelles allow the cell to do

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grow, divide, and specialize

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4
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What organism is the “city hall” of the cell

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Nucleus

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5
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Properties of the nucleus

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responsible for DNA storage and transcription

within nuclear envelope

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6
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What is the “powerhouse”/electrical grid of the cell

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Mitochondria

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7
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Properties of the Mitochondria

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ATP production

of mitochondria represent metabolic demand

self-replicating

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8
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What is the “primary production plant” of the cell

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Rough Endoplasmic Reticulum

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9
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Properties of Rough ER

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contain ribosomes for protein synthesis

continuous w/ nuclear envelope

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10
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What is the “accessory power plant” of the cell

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Smooth Endoplasmic Reticulum

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Properties of the Smooth ER

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Lipid and steroid synthesis

detoxification of the cell

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12
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What cell has abundant smooth ER

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Liver

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13
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What is the “post office” of the cell

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Golgi Apparatus

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14
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Properties of the Golgi Apparatus

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packages proteins in vesicles

determines destination based on sugar “tag” - important for specialization

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15
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What is the “recycling center” of the cell

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Lysosome

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16
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Properties of the lysosome

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hydrolyzes substances that cross the cell membrane

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17
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What is important about the enzymes in lysosomes

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the enzymes need a lower pH to be activated whereas the cell environment is more neutral - protective

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18
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What is the “thrift store” of the cell?

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Peroxisome

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19
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Properties of the peroxisome

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Degrades fatty acids and reactive oxygen species

20
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Functions of the cell membrane

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1 - Exclusion
2 - Consumption
3 - Excretion
4 - Communication

21
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What are the primary components of the plasma membrane

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1 - phospholipids
2 - cholesterol
3 - proteins
4 - carbohydrates

22
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Cholesterol

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Interspersed in phospholipid belayer

Maintains fluidity of membranes in fluctuating temperatures

23
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What two categories are membranes divided into

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Integral and peripheral

24
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Integral proteins

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At least one hydrophobic region which anchors within membrane

Transmembrane passes all the way through

25
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Peripheral proteins

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Inside or outside

Facilitate communication and coordination

26
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Carbohydrates found on the cell membrane are called

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Glycolipids and glycoproteins

27
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What are carbohydrates on the cell membrane important for

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Intercellular communication and recognition

28
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What are the two categories of cellular transport

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Passive (no energy needed) and active (energy required)

29
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Simple diffusion

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Movement of molecules down their concentration across diets the cell membrane

30
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Osmosis

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Diffusion of water molecules from low solvent concentration to high solvent concentration

31
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Facilitated diffusion

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Requires a membrane transport channel protein

32
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Primary active transport

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Direct utilization of ATP to move particles against their concentration gradient

Sodium-potassium pump

33
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Secondary active transport

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Using the energy of one particle down its gradient to power transport of a particle against its gradient

34
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Symporters

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Both molecules move in same direction

35
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Antiporter

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Move molecules in opposite directions

36
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Functions of cytoskeleton

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1 - Supporting membrane and providing the cell its shape

2 - arranging organelles

3 - provides infrastructure for vesicular movement

4 - allows cell to move

37
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Microfilaments

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Edge of cytoplasm

Cellular movement, structure, and tracks for transport

38
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Intermediate filaments

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Specialized to bear tension and maintain shape of cell

39
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Microtubules

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Largest fiber

Resist compression forces, aid in vesicular transport, form spindle in mitosis

40
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Types of cell adhesion

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1 - gap junctions
2- tight junctions
3 - desmosomes

41
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Gap junction

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Transmembrane proteins aligned between two adjacent cells

Forms aqueous channel

Ex: heart muscle cells

42
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Tight junctions

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Connection points between cells that create a waterproof barrier

Ex: bladder lining

43
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Desmosomes

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Spot welds

Complexes of proteins that allow tissue to stretch w/o tearing

44
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Germ layers from innermost to outermost

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Endoderm, mesoderm, ectoderm

45
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Endoderm

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Inner gi and pulmonary

46
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Mesoderm

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Muscle + connective tissues

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