Lecture 2 - Cell Biology 1 Flashcards
Describe the structural hierarchy of the body
Atoms - molecules - organelles - cells - tissues - organs - organ systems - organism
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Atoms - molecules - organelles - cells - tissues - organs - organ systems - organism
What do organelles allow the cell to do
grow, divide, and specialize
What organism is the “city hall” of the cell
Nucleus
Properties of the nucleus
responsible for DNA storage and transcription
within nuclear envelope
What is the “powerhouse”/electrical grid of the cell
Mitochondria
Properties of the Mitochondria
ATP production
of mitochondria represent metabolic demand
self-replicating
What is the “primary production plant” of the cell
Rough Endoplasmic Reticulum
Properties of Rough ER
contain ribosomes for protein synthesis
continuous w/ nuclear envelope
What is the “accessory power plant” of the cell
Smooth Endoplasmic Reticulum
Properties of the Smooth ER
Lipid and steroid synthesis
detoxification of the cell
What cell has abundant smooth ER
Liver
What is the “post office” of the cell
Golgi Apparatus
Properties of the Golgi Apparatus
packages proteins in vesicles
determines destination based on sugar “tag” - important for specialization
What is the “recycling center” of the cell
Lysosome
Properties of the lysosome
hydrolyzes substances that cross the cell membrane
What is important about the enzymes in lysosomes
the enzymes need a lower pH to be activated whereas the cell environment is more neutral - protective
What is the “thrift store” of the cell?
Peroxisome