NYA review + biomolecules Flashcards
properties of life (7)
- Cellular
- Ordered
- Sensitivity (responds to environment)
- Growth, Development, and Reproduction
- Energy utilization
- Homeostasis
- Evolutionary adaptation
Cell types (2) + differences + domains
1) Prokaryotic cells: no nucleus (has a nucleoid); Archaea and Bacteria
2) Eukaryotic cells: nucleus, complex + compartmentalized; Eukarya
Cell structure
cell membrane; fluid mosaic model; regulates what passes into and out of the cell; (all cells)
Plasma membrane
Cell structure contains chromosomes (genetic information); is surrounded by a double membrane; instructions for protein synthesis and cell reproduction; (eukarya **not archaea or bacteria)
Nucleus
Cell structure
long threads of DNA that form a complex with protein; contain hereditary information used to direct the synthesis of proteins; (circular in archaea and bacteria)
Chromosomes
Cell structure
sites of genes for RNA synthesis + ribosome assembly
Nucleolus
Cell structure
sites of protein synthesis; assemblies of protein and RNA
Ribosomes
Cell structure
finishes/folds proteins for insertion into membranes or export from cell
rER
Cell structure
detoxifies; processes/makes large molecules that are not proteins (i.e. steroids)
sER
Cell structure packages proteins (from ER) for export from cell; forms secretory vesicles
Golgi
Cell structure
contains digestive enzymes and acids to break down old organelles, food particles, bacteria, etc
Lysosomes
Cell structure
“power plants” of the cell; produces ATP from simple sugars; sites of oxidative metabolism
Mitochondria
Cell structure
carries out photosynthesis
Chloroplasts
Cell structure
supports cell; gives it shape and movement
Cytoskeleton
Cell structure
3 types of cytoskeleton + function + examples for first 2
1) Actin filaments—cell shape + movement, ex: microvilli (increase SA:V)
2) Microtubules—movement, ex: cilia, flagella
3) Intermediate filaments—strength + scaffolding
Cell structure
protection + support; made of cellulose, chitin, or peptidoglycan; (not in animal cells)
Cell wall
Cell structure
fluid part of the cytoplasm
Cytosol
Cell structure
inside of mitochondrion
Matrix
Cell structure
the inner membrane of a mitochondrion
Cristae
Cell structure
made of 2 centrioles; (not in plant cell)
Centrosome
Cell structure
generate microtubules
Centrioles
Cell structure
neutralises free radicals
Peroxisome
Cell structure
exerts turgor pressure; (plant cells)
Central vacuole
Emergent (novelle) properties
the whole is greater than the sum of the parts
Functional groups
OH
hydroxyl