Metrics, Cell Organelles, Cell Division Flashcards
Basic units of measure
Gram (mass), liter (volume), meter (length)
Plasma membrane function
gives form to cell and controls passage of materials into and out of cell
Cytoplasm function
Matrix substance in which chemical reactions occur
Rough Endoplasmic reticulum function
assists in protein synthesis
Smooth endoplasmic reticulum function
metabolizes non-polar compounds and store Ca2+ in striated muscle cells
Golgi complex (apparatus)
synthesizes carbohydrates and packages molecules for secretion, secretes lipids and glycoproteins
Mitochondria
release energy from food molecules and transform energy into usable ATP
Lysosomes
digest foreign molecule and worn/damaged organelles
Peroxisomes
contain enzymes that detoxify harmful molecules and break down hydrogen peroxide
Centrosome
helps organize spindle fibers and distribute chromosomes during mitosis
Vacuoles
store and release various substances within the cytoplasm
Microfilaments and microtubules
support cytoplasm and transport materials within the cytoplasm
Cilia and flagella
move particles along cell surface or move the cell
Nuclear envelope
supports nucleus and controls passage of materials between nucleus and cytoplasm
Nucleolus
produces ribosomal RNA for ribosome
Chromatin
Contains genetic code that determines which proteins will be manufactured by the cell
Interphase
genetic material is condensed and is called chromatin; prepares cell division
Mitosis phases
Prophase, metaphase, anaphase, telophase
Prophase
Nuclear envelope disintegrates; DNA condenses, becomes visible and it is now called chromosomes
Metaphase
Chromosomes align in the middle of the cell at the equatorial plate
Anaphase
Chromatids separate and move to opposite poles of the cell
Telophase
Chromosomes condense, new nuclear envelope forms, cell begins to pinch at the center of the cell
Cytokinesis
division of cytoplasm and cells
Similarities and differences of mitosis and meiosis
Mitosis:
- body cells are formed
- DNA replication
- 1 nuclear division
- 2 diploid cells
- genetically identical
Meiosis:
- sex cells (gametes)
- DNA replication
- 2 nuclear divisions
- 4 haploid cells
- not genetically identical