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The Cell and Cell Cycle Flashcards

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It is the functional unit of living organisms.

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Cell

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An organism can be unicellular or multicellular.

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Cell

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The cells of multicellular organisms, such as humans, show a great variety of functional and morphological specializations.

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Evolution

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The process by which cells assume specialized structure and function.

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Differentiation

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aka “plasmalemma”

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Plasma Membrane

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Cell layer composed of bilayer of phospholipid molecules that are amphipathic.

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Plasma Membrane

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Because of Amphipathic nature, phospholipids in aqueous solution will spontaneously form of a bilayer.

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Plasma Membrane

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hydrophilic (water loving), head, glycerol conjugated to a nitrogenous compound.

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Polar

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hydrophobic (water hating), tail, two-long chain fatty acids.

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Non-polar

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Increased by the presence of UNSATURATED fatty acids, which prevent close packing on the hydrophobic cell.

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Fluidy and Flexibility

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11
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largest organelles in the cell.

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Nucleus

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The control center of the cell, containing the “blueprint”.

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Nucleus

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Heterogenous structures with electron-dense and electron-lucent (light) areas.

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Nuclei

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14
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dense areas (tightly-coiled inactive chromatin)

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Heterochromatin — Nuclei

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15
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electron-lucent nuclear material that is active in RNA synthesis.

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Euchromatin — Nuclei

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HETEROCHROMATIN and EUCHROMATIN are called?

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Chromatin

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17
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Sites of ribosomal RNA synthesis and ribosome assembly.

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Nucleolus

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18
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Ribosomal RNA and proteins, synthesized in the cytoplasm and imported back into the nucleus, are assembled into subunits.

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Nucleolus

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19
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Cytoplasmic organelles are suspended in fluid medium called? which many metabolic reactions takes place.

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Cytosol

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20
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within the cytosol is?

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— the cytoskeleton

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21
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Provides structural support for the cells and its organelles, as well as providing mechanism for transfer of materials within the cell and movement of the cell itself.

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Cytoskeleton

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22
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the narrowest

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Microfilaments

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23
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diameter of about 7 nm.

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Microfilaments

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Made up of many linked monomers of a protein called “actin”, combined in a structure that resembles a double helix.

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Microfilaments

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25
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also known as “actin filaments”.

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Microfilaments

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26
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Actin is a key part of the cytoskeleton and is found in virtually all types of what?

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Eukaryotic Cells

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27
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Serve as tracks for the movement of a motor protein called “_____”, which can also form filaments.

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Myosin

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28
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A type of cytoskeletal element made of multiple strands of fibrous proteins wound together.

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Intermediate Filaments

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29
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average diameter of 8 to 10 nm.

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Intermediate Filaments

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30
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Found in many types of animal cells, but typically not in plants or fungi.

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Intermediate Filaments

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The largest of the three types of cytoskeletal fibers - diameter of about 25 nm.

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Microtubules

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Made up of tubulin proteins arranged to form a hollow, straw-like tube, and each tubulin protein consists of two subunits, αtubulin and β-tubulin.

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Microtubules

33
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They play a vital role in facilitating the reproduction of cells.

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Centrioles

34
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They engage in the arrangement of mitotic spindles during cell division.

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Centrioles

35
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it aids in cytokinesis.

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Centrioles

36
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it organizes the microtubules in the cytoplasm.

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Centrioles

37
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They regulate the position of the nucleus and other organelles in the cell.

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Centrioles

38
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are long, hair-like structures that extend outward from the plasma membrane and are used to move an entire cell.

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Flagella (singular, flagellum)

39
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Resemble flagella, but are shorter and can generally be divided into two different categories: motile cilia and primary cilia.

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Cilia (singular, cilium)

40
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Extensive system of flattened membrane bound tubules, saccules, and flattened cisterns.

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Endoplasmic Reticulum (ER)

41
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Compartmentalizes the cytoplasm in which increases the surface area for biochemical synthesis.

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Endoplasmic Reticulum (ER)

42
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Plays an important role in the modification of proteins and synthesis of lipids.

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Endoplasmic Reticulum

43
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A general term for membrane structures that come in stacks and have a flattened-pancake structure.

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Cisternae

44
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It consists of a network of membranous tubules and flattened sacs.

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Endoplasmic Reticulum (ER)

45
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Found near the nucleus and typically forms large, flat sheets.

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Rough (ER)

46
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is as a storage tank for calcium ions, which function in cell signaling.

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Smooth (ER)

47
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It produces lipids, including phospholipids, cholesterol and steroids, and glycolipids.

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Smooth (ER)

48
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Made up of a series of flattened stacked pouches called cisternae.

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Golgi Apparatus

49
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It is located in the cytoplasm next to the endoplasmic reticulum and near the cell nucleus.

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Golgi Apparatus

50
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Responsible for transporting, modifying, and packaging proteins and lipids into vesicles for delivery to targeted destinations.

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Golgi Apparatus

51
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The process of making ATP using the chemical energy found in glucose and other nutrients is called what?

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Cellular respiration — Mitochondria

52
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Oval-shaped organelles with two membranes.

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Mitochondria

53
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an outer one, surrounding the entire organelle, and an inner one, with many invaginations (inward protrusions) called?

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Cistae

54
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A membrane-bound cell organelle that contains “digestive enzymes”.

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Lysosome

55
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to remove waste as well as destroying a cell after it has died, called?

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autolysis — lysosome

56
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Are organelles that sequester diverse oxidative reactions and play important roles in metabolism, reactive oxygen species detoxification, and signaling.

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Peroxisome

57
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Are organelles found in plants and photosynthetic algae (protists), and their job is to carry out photosynthesis.

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Chloroplast

58
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2 types of cells

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Mitosis & Meiosis

59
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Division of somatic cells.

(cell dvision)

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Mitosis

60
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Division that occurs only on gametic cells.

(cell division)

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Meiosis

61
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Only human internal organ capable of natural regeneration of lost tissue.

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Liver

62
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aka “CELL DIVISION CYCLE”

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Cell Cycle

63
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last about 17-18 hours.

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Cell Cycle

64
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Series of events that takes place in a cell leading to its division and duplication (replication).

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Cell Cycle

65
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longest 9 hours

(cell cycle)

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Gap 1

66
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chromosomes exist as single chromatids.

(cell cycle)

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Gap 1

67
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cells are metabolically active.

(cell cycle)

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Gap 1

68
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protein synthesis takes place.

(cell cycle)

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Gap 1

69
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last about 5 hours.

(cell cycle)

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Synthesis

70
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this is when the DNA synthesis occurs.

(cell cycle)

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Synthesis

71
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DNA replicates itself and the chromosome then consist of two identical sister chromatids.

(cell cycle)

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Synthesis

72
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last about 3 hours.

(cell cycle)

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Gap 2

73
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during this phase, the cell prepares to undergo cell division.

(cell cycle)

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Gap 2

74
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the completion of G2 represents the end of interphase.

(cell cycle)

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Gap 2

75
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the Final Step in the cell cycle.

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Mitosis (M)

76
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last only 1-2 hours.

(cell cycle)

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Mitosis

77
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Process by which cells reproduce themselves, creating two daughter cells that are genetically identical to one another and to the original parent cell.

(cell cycle)

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Mitosis (M)

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