Topic 3: Cellular Level of Organization Flashcards
Semipermeable, outer structure of cell
cell membrane
Composition of cell membrane
double-layer of phospholipids
Double-layer of phospholipids orientation
Phosphate head on outside - Hydrophilic
Lipid tails on inside - Hydrophobic
passive movement of substances from regions of highconcentration to regions of low concentration
Diffusion
passive movement of water molecules across asemi-permeable membrane
Osmosis
More selective/precise barrier than semi-permeable.
Selectively-Permeable
particle concentration outside the cell compared toinside the cell
Tonicity
equal concentrations outside vs. inside
Isotonic
Greater concentration outside vs inside
Hypertonic
Lower concentration outside vs inside
Hypotonic
forced movement of fluid across a membrane whosepores restrict the passage of solutes based on their size
Filtration
movement of a substance across thecell membrane by means of a protein carrier
carrier-mediated transport
Passive movement along a concentrated gradient
Facilitated diffusion
ATP-driven movement against aconcentration gradient
Active transport
Moving things in/out of cell
Vesicular transport
Transport something INTO the cell
Endocytosis
Vesicular movement of fluids
Pinocytosis
vesicular movement of extracellular substances (solids)
Phagocytosis
Receptors on the outside collect a specific molecule. Once enough receptors have the specific molecule, they pull into the cell to create a vesicle, travel thru the cell, release the molecules and make their way back to the membrane to collect more.
Receptor-mediated endocytosis
Transport of substances OUT of the cell (exit the cell)
Exocytosis
Everything inside the cell membrane besides the nucleus
Cytoplasm
Network of interconnected membranes, forming sacs and canals which transport/store materials within the cell
Endoplasmic Reticulum (ER)
Ribosomes where protein is synthesized
Rough ER
“ER” associated with lipid production (no ribosomes associated)
Smooth ER
Manufactures protein
Ribosomes