The Cell Flashcards
Basic living unit of all organisms
Cell
specialized structure within the cells
Organelles
Contains the cell’s genetic material
Nucleus
The living material surrounding the nucleus; and contains many organelles
Cytoplasm
Encloses the cytoplasm and serves a bounday between the inside and outside.
*Semi Permeable
Cell Membrane
Site of Protein synthesis
Ribosomes and Rough endoplasmic reticulum
Site of Lipid synthesis; participates in detoxification
Smooth Endoplasmic Reticulum
Modifies Protein structure and PACKAGES proteins in secretory vesicles
Golgi Apparatus
Contains materials produced in the cell; formed by the Golgi Apparatus
*membrane-bound sac that transports or stores materials
Secretory Vesicles
Contains enzymes that DIGEST material taken to the cell
*membrane bound vesicles formed by the Golgi Apparatus
*Intracellular digestive system
Lysosomes
Site of aerobic respiration and the major site of ATP syhthesis
*Powerhouse of the cell
Mitochondria
main energy source for
most chemical reactions
within the cell
Adenosine Triphosphate (ATP)
A part of the mitochondria’s inner membranes that have NUMEROUS FOLDS called?
Cristae
consist of proteins that support
the cell, hold organelles in place
and enable the cell to change
shape.
- microtubules, microfilaments
intermediate filament
Cytoskeleton
project from the surface
of the cell; capable of moving
*Move substances over the surfaces of certain cells
Cilia
have a structure
similar to that of cilia but are
much longer and they usually
occur only one per cell.
*Propels for sperm cells
Flagella
specialized
extensions of the cell membrane
that are supported by
microfilament
*Increase surface area of certain cells
Microvilli
A function of the cell where the chemical reactions that occur within cells are referred to as metabolic reactions.
Cell Metabolism
A function of a cell where the different cells of the body SYNTHESIZE various types of molecules, including proteins, nucleic acids,
and lipids.
Synthesis of Molecules
A function of a cell where cells produce and RESPOND to chemical andelectrical SIGNALS that allow them to communicate with one another.
Communication
Most cells contain a complete
copy of all the genetic information of the individual. This genetic information ultimately determines the structural and functional characteristics of the cell.
Reproduction and inheritance
Specializwd body cells that are responsible for transmitting genetic information to the next generation
*Sex cells
Gametes
movement of a solute from an area
of higher concentration to an area
of lower concentration within a
solvent. At equilibrium, the
distribution of molecules is uniform
*Does not require ATP
Diffusion
The diffusion of water across a semi permeable membrane such as the cell membrane fro a
region of higher water concentration to one of lower water concentration.
*Does not require ATP
Osmosis
cell will swell
Hypotonic Solution
neither shrinks or swell
Isotonic Solution
shrinkage of cell or crenation
Hypertonic Solution
move large, water-soluble molecules or electrically charged ions across the cell membrane
Carrier molecule
carrier-mediated transport
process that moves substances
into or out of cells from a higher
to a lower concentration of that
substance.
Facilitated Diffusion
carrier-mediated process that
moves substances across the cell
membrane from regions of
lower concentration to those of
higher concentration against a
concentration gradient.
Active Transport
uses the energy of one
substance moving down its
concentration gradient to move
another substance across the
cell membrane.
- co transport-both substances
move in the same direction;
countertransport- they move in
opposite directions
Secondary Active Transport
Uptake of material through the cell membrane by the formation of a vesicle.
*Movement into the cell
Endocytosis
Mediated endocytosis
Receptor