module 2-2.1.1- cell structure Flashcards
Examples of eukaryotes?
1.Animals
2.Plants
3.Fungi
Examples of Prokaryotes?
1.Bacteria
2.Archaea
What’s a eukaryote?
-A cell with a membrane-bound nucleus enclosing genetic material
-They have membrane-bound organelles
What’s a prokaryote?
A cell with no nuclear membrane and no organelles in the cytoplasm but ribosomes.
What does a prokaryote cell have that a eukaryote doesn’t?
- always contains a cell wall
2.single-celled
3.dont have membrane bound organelles
What do both prokaryotes and eukaryote cells have?
1.DNA as genetic material
2.contain ribosomes
3.similar basic metabolism
What do eukaryotes have that prokaryotes don’t?
1.Contain nuclear envelope
2.Contain cell walls
3.More complex DNA
What material is contained in the nucleus and what does it do?
- Nucleoplasm
2.It contains molecules like nucleotides and enzymes needed for DNA and RNA synthesis.
What are the three parts of a nucleus?
- Nuclear envelope
2.Nucleolus
3.Chromatin
What’s the role of the nuclear envelope?
- Within the nuclear envelope there are nuclear pores
2.This allows molecules to enter and leave the nucleus
What’s chromatin?
- Chromatin is DNA coiled around proteins
What’s a nucleolus?
- Where ribosomal RNA is produced
- Production of ribosomes happen here
What does the rough endoplasmic reticulum do?
1.The membranes of the ER contain ribosomes
2.This is where translation happens for proteins
3.Contains ribosomes for protein synthesis
4.Transoports molecules to the Golgi apparatus
What happens in the Golgi apparatus?
- modifying and packaging of proteins
Role of the smooth endoplasmic reticulum?
1.To make and store both lipids and carbohydrates
where is a peroxisome?
- found in the cytoplasm
Peroxisome role?
1.They produce hydrogen peroxide
2.They break down organic molecules via oxidation which releases hydrogen peroxide
What are key features of a lysosome?
- They contain powerful digestive enzymes
- Contains acidic internal fluid
Key functions of lysosomes?
1, Play a key role in phagocytosis
(lysosomes digest bacteria)
2. They also destroy damaged/ not functioning properly organelles
Role of mitochondria?
- production of ATP for aerobic respiration
Structure of mitochondria?
- It has a double membrane
(outer mitochondrial membrane and inner) - Inside the mitochondria there is a loop of DNA
3.Also contains mitochondrial ribososmes
What are the cytoskeletons three main components?
1, microfilaments
2.microtubules
3.Intermediate fibres
Role of microfilaments?
1, contains protein actin
2.helps cells pull apart in cell multiplication (mitosis)
Role of intermediate fibres?
- To strengthen the cell