test 2 review Flashcards
What are histones?
Small globular proteins wrapped
How is energy released from ATP?
By hydrolyzing the third phosphate bond
Main function of the smooth endoplasmic reticulum (ER)
Lipid Synthesis
What does Rough Endoplasmic Reticulum (ER) contain and what is the function??
Contains Ribosomes; protein synthesis
Where is the DNA found in a bacterial cell?
Nucleoid Region
What is the purose/role of the peptidoglycan cell wall in bacteria?
provides a rigid cell wall to prevent celll from swelling or bursting
Which organelle is repsonsible for photosynethes in plant cells?
Chloroplasts
Equation for photosynthesis?
6CO2+6H2O+energy->C6H12O6+6O2
What is the structure of DNA?
Double stranded helix;
with complementary base pairs
Difference between rough and smooth Endoplasmic Reticukum (ER)
smooth ER:
Lipid synthesis; no ribosomes
Rough ER:
Protein synthesis; contains ribosomes
Structure/ characteristics of the bacterial cell
- cell membrane
-cell wall
-glycocalyx
What are accessory rings of DNA called and in what cell are they located in?
plasmids ; bacterial cells
What are plasmids in bactrial cells?
Non essential; circular DNA that provide additional genetic material
What helps attach to surfaces?
Fimbriae
Where is DNA located i a bacterial cell?
Nucleoid region
How do Paramecia move?
Cilia
What is an autotroph?
Producer that make their own food via photosyntheis
What is an heterotroph?
consumer that depend on other organisms for food
What are the end products of photosynthesis?(2)
Glucose
oxygen
Function of the central vacuole in a plant cell?
stores water & nutrients
provides rigidy to the plant cell