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Lecture 2. Introduction to Cell Structure and Function Flashcards

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What are the three properties that living things have ?

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  1. Metabolism
  2. Growth
  3. Reproduction
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Who proposed the Cell Theory

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Schleiden and Schwann

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What is the Cell Theory ?

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All cells are the fundamental units of life, because a cell is the simplest unit that is capable of independent existence, and all living things are made up of cells

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What must a cell have ?

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  1. A genome to code for its structures
  2. A way to express its genetic information
  3. A system to utilise energy
  4. A plasma membrane that controls communication with the outside world
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What is the function of the cytosol ?

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Contains metabolic pathways

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What is the function of the nucleus ?

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Contains main genome

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What is the function of the endoplasmic reticulum ?

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Synthesis of most lipids and proteins (for distribution to many organelles and to the plasma membrane)

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What is the function of the golgi ?

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Modification, sorting and packaging of proteins and lipids for either secretion or delivery to another organelle

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What is the function of lysosomes ?

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Intracellular degradation

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What is the function of the endosome ?

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Sorting of endocytosed material

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What is the function of mitochondria ?

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ATP synthesis by oxidative phosphorylation

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What is the function of chloroplasts ?

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ATP synthesis and carbon fixation by photosynthesis

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What is the function of peroxisomes ?

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Oxidation of toxic molecules

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What is transmission electron microscopy ?

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Looks at thin cross sections of tissue by passing a beam of electrons through a sample

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What is scanning electron microscopy ?

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Scatters electrons off the surface of the sample and is used to look at the surface details of cells

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What is fluorescence microscopy ?

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Allows us to see more detailed images of cellular components and molecules

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What is the benefit of electron microscopy ?

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Gives the best resolution and highest magnification

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What is subcellular fractionation ?

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A technique used to isolate the components of cells

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What is flow cytometry ?

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A technique which requires the use of a flow cytometer or fluorescent activated cell sorter. Laser beams of varying intensity are used to determine the characteristics of cells

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