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Unit 3 - Cell Review Flashcards

1
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What are the simplest units of all living matter?

A

Cells

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2
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There are @ 200 different types _______ in the human body

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Cells (# of types)

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3
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Cells that are 7.5 um in diameter

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Red Blood Cell (size)

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4
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Cells that are 100 um in diameter

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Human ovum (size)

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5
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1 of 3 Basic structures of a cell

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Cell membrane

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6
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2 of 3 Basic structures of a cell

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Nucleus

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7
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3 of 3 Basic structures of a cell

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Cytoplasm

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8
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Substructure of Cytoplasm

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Cytosol

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9
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1/3 Key structures of a cell membrane

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Phospolipids

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10
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2/3 Key structures of a cell membrane

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Cholesterol

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11
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3/3 Key structures of a cell membrane

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Proteins

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12
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Regulates the passage of substances into & out of cell

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Cell Membrane

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13
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3 Characteristics of Cell Membrane

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  1. Positioned in a double layer 2. Form the bulk of membrane 3. Not stationary
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14
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The end of a phospholipid that is “water loving”

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Phospholipid Head

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15
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The end of a phospholipid that is “water-fearing”

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Phospholipid Tail

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16
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Stiffens & strengthens the plasma membrane

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Cholesterol Molecules

17
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3 Types of Proteins in membranes

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  1. Channel 2. Receptors 3. Marker
18
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Cells with no nucleus

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Red blood cells

19
Q

Surrounds the nucleus

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Nucleus envelope

20
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Allows molecules to pass into & out of nucleus

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Nuclear pores

21
Q

Extends throughout nucleoplasma & Composed of strands of DNA & proteins

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Chromatin (role)

22
Q

Fills cytoplasm/cystosol - has 5 Structures

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Organelles

23
Q

A network of membranous canals & curving sacs throughout cytoplasm

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Endoplasmic Reticulum (ER)

24
Q

Ribosomes dot surface - Site of protein synthesis

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Rough ER

25
Q

No ribosomes - Synthesises certain lipids and carbs

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Smooth ER

26
Q

Function: “Shipping & Receiving” - Receives proteins. Prepares & Packages for export

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Golgi Apparatus (function)

27
Q

2 lie perpendicular outside molecules

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Centrioles (how they lie)

28
Q

Microtubule (protein) bundles

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Centrioles (made of)

29
Q

Play role in cell division

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Centrioles (Function)

30
Q

Membranous vesciles formed from pinched-off pieces of Golgi Apparatus. Cellular “garbage disposal”

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Lysosomes (location)

31
Q

Cellular “garbage disposal” - Contains enzymes to break down unused proteins

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Lysosomes (function)

32
Q

Powerhouse of cell

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Mitochondria

33
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Framework of the cell: 1.Determines shape 2.Strengthens cell 3.Allows cell to move

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Cytoskeleton

34
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Cellular extensions that 1.Increase surface area, 2.Are folds of membranes 3.Found in cells charged with absorbing nutrients Ex.Intestines

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Microvilli

35
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Cellular extensions that 1.Propels substance forward 2.Hair-like 3.Found where microbes & debris need to be removed. Ex.Lungs

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Cilia

36
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