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Module 2: Cells And Microscopy Flashcards

Microscopy, Cell structure, Cell Membranes, Transport Across cell membranes, Cell division, Specialisation and Organisation

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Function of Microtubules

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Involved in transport of organelles

Make up spindle fibres for cell division

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Function of microfilaments

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Mechanical strength

Link membrane proteins to cytoplasm proteins

Provide supporting framework

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Protein synthesis

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1) DNA code to produce protein is converted to mRNA

2)mRNA escapes through nuclear pore

3)mRNA attach to ribosome, protein is synthesised. Ribosome attach to RER. Folded + processed here

4)proteins packaged into vesicles + transported to golgi apparatus

5)proteins are structurally modified. Carbohydrate chains added

6)proteins leave golgi apparatus in a transport vesicle towards the plasma membrane

7)vesicle fuses with cell membrane. Protein is released by Exocytosis

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Magnification equation

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Image size / actual size

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Define Resolution

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The shortest distance between two objects, so that they can still clearly be seen separately

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Why do we stain samples?

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A stain colours some parts of a cell more clearly than others.
E.g: methylene blue stains nucleus stronger blue than cytoplasm.

A stain colours certain parts of a cell when it reacts with chemicals in it
E.g: iodine colours potato starch purple/blue black

This makes them more visible

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Maximum Magnifican of:

Light microscopes

Scanning Electron

Transmission Electron

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Light: x1500

Transmission: x1,000,000 +

Scanning: x500, 000

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Prokaryote

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A single-celled Organism that lacks a membrane-bound nucleus, mitochondria, or any other membrane-bound organelle

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Function of Cholesterol in the plasma membrane

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Gives stability and fluidity

Pulls areas of membrane together

Stops phospholipids from grouping closely and crystallising

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Structure andFunction of Channel proteins in membrane

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Provides hydrophilic channel that allows passive movement of Polar molecules and ions

Held in place by interaction between hydrophobic core and hydrophobic R-groups of proteins

Intrinsic

Some are Gated

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Function of carrier proteins in the membrane

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Involved in both passive and active transport

Shaped to fit specific Molecules

Opens at other end

Flip-flop movement

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Diffusion

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The net movement of molecules from a region of high concentration to a region of lower concentration down a concentration gradient

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What is Facilitated diffusion

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Where protein carrier molecules within the membrane assist the passage of substances across the membrane in the direction of their concentration gradient

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Factors affecting the rate of diffusion

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Temperature

Concentration gradient

Stirring/movement

Surface area

Diffusion pathway

Size of molecule (smaller molecule=less energy needed to move them)

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Active Transport

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The movement of molecules against the concentration gradient. It requires energy in the form of ATP

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Bulk Transport (in active transport)

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moving large amounts of materials in or out of the cells

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Process of Endocytosis

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-Materials moved into cell in ‘bulk’
-membrane surrounds material, breaks apart and moves into cell
-Enzymes in the cell break down the material, allowing it to pass through the membrane into the cell

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Exocytosis process

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-Material is transported to cell membrane in secretory vesicle
-vesicle fuse with cell membrane
-release their contents outside of the cell

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Why is active transport needed?

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-Carries substances faster
-To accumulate substances into and out of the cell

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Osmosis

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the Net movement of water from a region of high water potential to a region of lower water potential through a selectively permeable membrane

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define Water Potential

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The tendency of water molecules to move from one place to another

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What is the Water potential of pure water?

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ZERO

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Water potential is the measure of free…

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free energy available for water molecules to move.
This free energy is greatest in pure water.

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Hypotonic solution

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Solution is less concentrated than cell

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Isotonic solution
Solution has same concentration as cell
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Hypertonic Solution
Solution has higher concentration than cell
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Animal cell placed in Isotonic solution
-No Net gain or loss of water -The cell's water content remains steady
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Animal cell placed in hypertonic solution
-Cells lose water by osmosis and shrink -Described as being CRENATED
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Animal cells placed in Hypotonic Solution
-Cells gain water by osmosis and Burst -Bursting of red cells when placed in Hypotonic solution is called Haemolysis
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Fully Turgid Plant cell placed in Hypotonic solution
-net movement of water into the cell by osmosis -Protoplast swells and presses against cell wall
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Plant Cell placed in Isotonic solution
-Cell displays incipient Plasmolysis. This is where the membrane is just beginning to pull away from the cell. -Protoplast ceases to press against cell wall
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Plant cell placed in Hypertonic Solution
-Net movement of water out of the cell by osmosis -Protoplast shrinks -Protoplast pulled completely away from cell wall -Cell is fully plasmolysed (flaccid)
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What are the 6 stages of cell division?
Interphase Prophase Metaphase Anaphase Telophase Cytokinesis
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What happens at Interphase in mitosis?
Each chromosome is replicated
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What happens at Prophase in Mitosis?
Chromosomes become Condense . Able to see pair of sister chromatids / chromosomes have become visible Nuclear envolope and nucleolus breaks down / dissapearred Centriole goes to each pole to form spindle
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What happens at Metaphase in Mitosis?
Chromosomes move to equator and centromeres attach to spindle
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What happens at Anaphase in Mitosis?
Replicated sister chromatids that make up chromosome are separated Centromere splits / Chromatids are separating Each sister chromatid becomes a chromosome (identical to parent cell) Spindles shorten and move sister chromatids towards poles
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What happens at Telophase in Mitosis?
**Chromosomes reach new poles** New nuclear envolope reforms around downs centre of cell Spindle breaks down Chromosomes uncoi Cytokinesis / cell is starting to divide
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What is Cytokinesis?
When the cell splits in two, membrane splits
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Prophase 1 Meiosis
Homologous chromosomes pair up -> Bivalent *Crossing over (swapping alleles)
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How is Metaphase 1 in Meiosis different to mitosis?
- the homologous pairs of chromosomes assemble along equator instead of the individual chromosomes Independent assortment of homologous chromosomes occurs (the way the chromosomes align along the equator e.g: Fathers chromosome on one side of equator, Mother on other. A mix..)
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Chiasmata
The point of breakage where alleles between homologous chromosomes are swapped
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How is Anaphase 1 in Meiosis different to mitosis?
The homologous chromosomes are pulled to opposite poles and chromatids stay joined together/ NO separation of centromere
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Telophase II Meiosis
In total, 4 haploid cells (gametes)
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How is Telophase 1 in Meiosis different to mitosis?
The reduction of chromosome number from diploid to haploid is complete n=2
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how many cells are produced from meiosis?
4 unidentical cells (due to chromosomes crossing over)
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What 3 stages in meiosis lead to genetic variation
1) Prophase 1 -Crossing over of homologous chromosomes (swapping alleles) 2)Metaphase 1- independent assortment of homologous chromosomes (arrangement along equator) 3)Metaphase 2- Independent assortment of sister chromatids
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What is a Stem cell
An unspecialised cell that can differentiate into different types of cell
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What is a Totipotent stem cell
Can make all cell types Zygote and early embryo cells are like this
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What is a Pluripotent stem cell
Capable of producing all cells derived from a particular germ layer: ectoderm, endoderm, mesoderm. Present in early embryos
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What is a multipotent stem cell
Can make a restricted range of related cell types E.g: haemopoietic stem cells make red, white blood cells and platelets
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What can cambium differentiate into
Xylem and phloem
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What is a tissue
Collection of cells that are similar to each other and perform a common function
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What is an organ
A collection of tissues working together to perform a particular function
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What is an organ system
A number of organs working together to perform an overall life function
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How is a palisade cell specialised for its function
Lots of chloroplast to absorb large amounts of light for photosynthesis
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How is squamous Epithelial cell specialised for its function
-squat/flat cells -once cell thick To create short diffusion distance
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How are elastic fibres used in airways
Recoil of alveoli
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What is the cell wall of a prokaryote made of
Peptodiglycan
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What is the cell wall of plants made of
Cellulose
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What is the cell wall of fungi made if
Chitin
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Suggest why sexual reproduction in Hydra usually occurs in the winter. When conditions are unfavourable
(some offspring) might survive unfavourable conditions  (some) offspring have useful alleles  (named) unfavourable conditions mean (all) offspring might die (if asexual) 
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Mitosis and meiosis are important in the life cycles of organisms. (a) Hydra is a small animal that lives in fresh water. When environmental conditions are favourable, Hydra reproduces asexually. Large numbers of offspring can be produced in this way. Suggest why Hydra reproduces asexually when conditions are favourable.
genetically identical offspring  offspring produced , rapidly / in large numbers  (all) offspring will , find conditions favourable / have same adaptations 
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show the main differences in structure between glucose and starch.
Glucose Starch monomer polymer  monosaccharide polysaccharide  no glycosidic bonds glycosidic bonds  C6H12O6 / more H and O C6H10O5 / less H and O
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what are homologous chromosomes
Homologous = same A pair of chromosomes with the same structure and genes, one from mum and one from dad
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Phospholipids bilayers act as a barrier to most ______-_____ substances (the non-polar fatty acid tails prevent ____ or ____ from passing across the membrane)
water-soluble polar molecules or ions
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There are three main receptor types: (the roles)
Signalling receptors for hormones and neurotransmitters Receptors involved in endocytosis Receptors involved in cell adhesion and stabilisation (as the carbohydrate part can form hydrogen bonds with water molecules surrounding the cell
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Transport proteins create ______channels to allow ____ + _____ molecules to travel through the membrane
hydrophilic ions and polar
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The permeability of cell membranes is affected by different factors or conditions, such as:
Temperature Solvent concentration
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How do organic solvent conc. affect the structure and permeability of the plasma membrane
Organic solvents can increase cell membrane permeability as they dissolve the lipids in the membrane, causing the membrane to lose its structure
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As temperature increases, lipids become more ____ This increased fluidity reduces the _____ of the cell membrane as a barrier to polar molecules, meaning polar molecules can pass through
fluid effectiveness
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At higher temperatures, any diffusion taking place through the cell membrane will also occur at a _______(due to increased kinetic energy)
higher speed
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At higher temperatures, any diffusion taking place through the cell membrane will also occur at a _______(due to increased kinetic energy)
higher speed
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How does increasing temperature effect the permeability and structure of the plasma membrane (in terms of proteins)
At a certain temperature (often around 40°C) many proteins (including those in cell membranes) begin to denature This disrupts the membrane structure, meaning it no longer forms an effective barrier As a result, substances can pass freely through the disrupted membrane This process is irreversible
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How does Surface Area effect the rate of diffusion
A larger surface area which diffusion is taking place, the greater the number of ions or molecules that can cross it at one moment, therefore the faster it diffuses
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G1 CHECKPOINT
 - chromosomes are checked for damage. If damage is detected then the cell does not advance into the S phase until repairs have been made
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Checkpoint During S phase
 - chromosomes are checked to ensure they have been replicated. If all the chromosomes haven't been successfully replicated then the cell cycle stops
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G2 phase checkpoint
During G2 phase - an additional check for DNA damage occurs **after the DNA has been replicated** . The cell cycle will be delayed until any necessary repairs are made
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Metaphase checkpoint
During metaphase - the final check determines whether the chromosomes are correctly attached to the spindle fibres prior to anaphase
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The movement from one phase to another is triggered by chemical signals called .......
Cyclins
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G1 phase
G1 phase – G stands for growth Cells make the RNA, enzymes and other proteins required for growth during the G1 phase
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S phase of interphase
The DNA in the nucleus replicates Synthesis of DNA Identical sister chromatids are made
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G2 phase cell cycle
During the G2 phase, the cell continues to grow and the new DNA that has been synthesised is checked and any errors are usually repaired Other preparations for cell division are made (eg. production of tubulin protein, which is used to make microtubules for the mitotic spindle)

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