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2. Cell Structures and Function
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08/29/2012

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What are the universal components of cells?
Definition
water, other inorganic chemicals (no carbon), and four types of organic molecules
Term
What are the main components of carbohydrates?
Definition
C, H, O
Term
what are the main components of lipids?
Definition
C, H, O
Term
What are the main components of amino acids and proteins?
Definition
C, H, O , N
Term
Many macromolecular structures need to be _________ in order to function and be regulated. Protecting those structures is the basis for many forms of ___________.
Definition
flexible, homeostasis
Term
How is flexibility achieved in DNA, proteins, and the plasma membrane?
Definition
weak bonds
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Prokaryotic cells have a ________ organization than eukaryotes.
Definition
simpler
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What are the three main parts of eukaryotic cells?
Definition
plasma membrane, nucleus, and cytoplasm
Term
  • How many nuclei do eukaryotic cells usually have?
Definition
1
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What is the function of the nucleus?
Definition
control center that contains DNA
Term
What is the cytoplasm?
Definition
the cell's interior excluding the nucleus
Term
What is the cytosol?
Definition
semiliquid part of the cytoplasm that is not organelles
Term
What are organelles?
Definition
membrane bound intracellular compartments
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How many endoplasmic reticulums does a cell have?
Definition
1
Term
What is the function of the endoplasmic reticulum?
Definition
protein synthesis (contains ribosomes), produces lipids and enzymes
Term
How many golgi do cells have?
Definition
1-300
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How many mitochondria do cells have?
Definition
100-2000
Term
What is the function of mitochondria?
Definition
it's the cell's power plant, produces ATP
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How many lysosomes do cells have?
Definition
300
Term
What is the function of lysosomes?
Definition
contains hydrolytic enzymes and acts as an intracellular digestive system for unwanted debris
Term
Where are lysosomes formed?
Definition
Golgi
Term
What is the function of the Golgi?
Definition
produces enzymes and hormones and packages them in secretory vesicles; produces lysosomes
Term
How many peroxisomes do cells have?
Definition
200
Term
What is the function of peroxisomes?
Definition
performs detoxification
Term
What is the function of proteasomes?
Definition
they break down unneeded protein
Term
How is the cell's genetic material in the nucleus organized?
Definition
it is organized as multiple linear DNA molecule complexes with a large variety of proteins to form chromosomes
Term
What is the function of the nucleus?
Definition
it's function is to maintain the integrity of the genes and to control the activities of the cell by regulating gene expression
Term
______ contains codes in the form of _______ for making proteins through the processes of __________ and  __________
Definition
DNA (deoxyribose nucleic acid), genes, transcription, translation
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What is the process of transforming DNA into mRNA?
Definition
transcription
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What is the process of transforming mRNA into protein?
Definition
translation
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Where does transcription take place?
Definition
the nucleus
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Where does translation take place?
Definition
in the cytoplasm
Term
What carries out alternative splicing?
Definition
a special RNA-complex protein called a splicesome
Term
What is alternative splicing?
Definition
It is when a splicesome removes introns and combines extrons after transcription. This turns pre-mRNA into mature mRNA.
Term
If all cells in a single organism contain all of the same genes, how do different cells carry out different tasks?
Definition
  • different combinations of exons are used to make more than one mRNA code so they lead to more than one type of protein
  • individual genes are regulated with transcription factors and promoters
  • some non-coding introns become microRNAs which regulate gene expression by controlling mRNA splicing or by binding to mRNAs to inhibit their translation (RNA interference)
Term
Different ______ are expressed in different _______ and _________.
Definition
genes, tissues, organs
Term
__________ protect chromosome ends and their loss is probably associated with __________.
Definition
telomeres, aging
Term
What is gene knockout?
Definition
It is a process in which a loboratory animal is raised from a fertilized egg that has a specific gene disrupted
Term
What is gene knock-in?
Definition
This is the opposite of gene knock-out in which genes are inserted into specific locations
Term
What is DNA microarray? What are they used for?
Definition
It is a collection of microscopic DNA spots attached to a solid surface. They are used to measure the expression levels of large numbers of genes simultaneously.
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What is gene therapy?
Definition
This is a process in which a mutated gene is corrected by inserting a normal gene. This can be done in a fertilized egg or in an adult tissue.
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What is transgenics?
Definition
It is a form of gene therapy in which a gene from one species is inserted into a fertilized egg or adult tissue of another species.
Term
What is nuclear transplantation?
Definition
It is a form of cloning in which the nucleus of a fertilized egg is removed or destroyed and a carefully selected nucleus from an adult cell is injected in its place. The internal clock of the adult genetic material is restored to its pluripotent state
Term
What is the function of ribosomes?
Definition
they synthesize proteins
Term
The rough ER synthesize _______ for secretion and membrane construction.
Definition
proteins
Term
Where are the proteins produced by the rough ER (ribosomes) transported to?
Definition
they are transported to the exterior of the cell by secretory products and they are also transported to other locations within the cell
Term
The smooth ER transports new _______ in _________.
Definition
proteins, transport vesicles
Term
What are three additional functions of the smooth ER?
Definition
  • abundant in cells specialized in lipid metabolism
  • liver cell smooth ER detoxification capacity
  • muscle cell have a sarcoplasmic reticulum which stored Ca+
Term
What are the steps involved in the secretion of a protein out of a cell?
Definition

1. protein is synthesized in the rough ER

2. protein is packaged into a transport vesicle at the smooth ER

3. transport vesicle buds off and fuses with the Golgi complex

4. the Golgi packaged the protein and ships it off to the correct location in a secretory vesicle

5. secretion exocytosis

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The Golgi complex is analogous to a __________.

 

Definition
post office
Term
The Golgi complex porcesses _____________ into _________.
Definition
raw materials, finished products
Term
How are substances that arrive at the Golgi modified?
Definition
Carbohydrates are added (glucosylation) along with phosphates (phosphorylation)
Term
How does the Golgi ensure that proteins are sent to the correct final destination?
Definition
they are labeled with a signal sequence of molecules
Term
When preparing to send molecules to their final destinations, the Golgi _________ and ________ the final products.
Definition
packages, sorts
Term
What are the steps involved in the process of the formation and delivery of a secretory vesicle?
Definition

1. the membrane of the outermost Golgi sac buds off with a protein coating which causing the Golgi membrane to curve

2. the vesicle looses its coating

3. it docks at the plasma membrane

Term
The __________ synthesizes protein.
Definition
rough ER
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The __________ packages the secretory product into vesicles that bud off and move to the __________.
Definition
smooth ER, Golgi
Term
The ___________ fuses with Golgi and empties into the __________.
Definition
transport vesicle, Golgi sac
Term
The _______________ modifies the protein into its final form and then sorts and sends it to its final destination.
Definition
Golgi complex
Term
______________ bud off from the Golgi and fuse with the ______________.
Definition
secretory vesicles, plasma membrane
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Vesicles empty their contents to the ECF via __________.
Definition
exocytosis
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Extarcellular material is brought into the cell by ________ for attachment by __________.
Definition
endocytosis, lysosomes
Term
What are the three types of endocytosis?
Definition
pinocytosis, receptor-mediated endocytosis, phagocytosis
Term
What does pinocytosis mean?
Definition
cell drinking
Term
Does pinocytosis require ATP?
Definition
yes
Term
What is the function of pinocytosis?
Definition
It is used for absorption of extracellular fluids.
Term
Pinocytosis is (specific/ unspecific) in substrates.
Definition
unspecific
Term
What is the purpose of receptor-mediated endocytosis?
Definition
It is used for specific uptake of substances needed by the cell.
Term
What are some substances that are brought into the cell via receptor-mediated endocytosis?
Definition
LDL, cholesterol complexes, vitamin B12, insulin
Term
What is phagocytosis?
Definition
It is a form of endocytosis in which solid particles are engulfed by the cell membrane.
Term
Phagocytosis forms a vesicle called and internal ________.
Definition
phagosome
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Phogocytosis is used to acquire ________ and to remove ___________.
Definition
nutrients, pathogens
Term
Where are lysosomal enzymes produced?
Definition
rough ER
Term
Where are lysosomes produced?
Definition
Golgi comlex
Term
How do lysosomes perform intracellular digestion?
Definition
The bind with a food vacuole or engulf a damaged organelle and digest the materials with ther enzymes.
Term
What is apoptosis?
Definition
programmed cell death
Term
What is necrosis?
Definition
unnatural death of cells and living tissue
Term
___________ destroy internal proteins.
Definition
Proteosomes
Term
How do proteosomes know which proteins to destroy?
Definition
Those proteins are marked with ubiquitin.
Term
Mitochondria are analogous to ________.
Definition
a power plant
Term
Mitochondria produce ________.
Definition
ATP
Term
What are the three steps of cellular respiration?
Definition
glycolysis, citric acid cycle, electron transport chain
Term
What are the main electron carriers in cellular respiration?
Definition
FAD+ and NAD+
Term
Aside from ATP, another main product of cellular respiration is _______.
Definition
heat
Term
Mitochondria also store ________.
Definition
calcium ions
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What does glycolysis mean?
Definition
cell breaking
Term
Glycolysis takes place in the ________.
Definition
cytosol
Term
Does glycolysis require oxygen?
Definition
no
Term
Where does the citric acid cycle take place?
Definition
matrix of the mitochondria
Term
What is the main function of the citric acid cycle?
Definition
to finish the oxidization of glucose
Term
What happens to the pyruvate that enters the citric acid cycle?
Definition
It looses a carbon (through the loss of CO2), becoming a 2-carbon molecule called acetic acid. During this, a hydrogen and two electrons are also released making NADH from NAD+. Coenzyme A binds with acetic acid forming acetyl coA which binds with oxalacetate (4C) to form citrate (6C).
Term
What is the main function of glycolysis?
Definition
to form 2 molecules of pyruvate per glucose molecule. The pyruvate are neccesary for the citric acid cycle.
Term
Where is the electron transport chain located?
Definition
in the cristae of the mitochondria
Term
What is the main function of the electron transport chain?
Definition
to permit the controlled release of the energy provided by a hydrogen ion concentration gradient to synthesize ATP by phosphorylating ADP
Term
What happens in the ETC?
Definition
Electrons fall to successively lower energy levels, releasing energy which is used to create a hydrogen ion gradient. There is a higher concentration of H+ in the intermembrane space than in the matrix. This gradient drives the synthesis of ATP through chemiosmosis.
Term
Mitochondrial metabolism can create ________ stress.
Definition
oxidative
Term
What is hormesis?
Definition
Biological responses to low exposure of toxins
Term
What is mitohormesis?
Definition
low level of continuous oxidative stress may increases defense capacity
Term
Mitochindrial ________ vary among _______ and _______ types.
Definition
densities, tissue, organ
Term
The vertebrate heart muscle contains ________% mitochondria/ cell volume.
Definition
30-50
Term
A skeletal muscle contain _______% mitochondria/ cell volume.
Definition
1-10
Term
Oxygen deficiency forces cells to rely on _______ and other _______ reactions, producing _________ among other things.
Definition
glycolysis, anaerobic, lactic acid
Term
About how many ATP total are produced in cellular respiration?
Definition
~36
Term
How many net ATP are produced by glycolysis?
Definition
2
Term
How many net ATP are produced by the citric acid cycle per glucose molecule (2 turns)?
Definition
2
Term
How many ATP are produced by the electron transport chain?
Definition
32
Term
At what step does the oxygen we breath in play into cellular respiration? What is the role of this oxygen?
Definition
ETC, it acts as the final electron acceptor
Term
What are four main uses of ATP?
Definition
  • heat production
  • membrane transport
  • mechanical work
  • synthesis of new chemical compounds
Term
What kind of fluid is the cytosol?
Definition
it is gelatinous and semi-transparent
Term
What are the three major components of the cytoplasm?
Definition
cytosol, organelles, and inclusions
Term
The cytosol makes up about ____% of the cell volume.
Definition
70
Term
What is the cytosol composed of?
Definition
water, salts, organic molecules
Term
The inner, granular, and more fluid portion of the cytoplasm is known as the ________.
Definition
endoplasm
Term
What are three other main components of the cytoplasm?
Definition
proteins, enzymes, and the cytoskeleton
Term
What are inclusions?
Definition
chemical substances that store nutrients, secretory products, and pigment granules
Term
How is oxidation of food controleld so that there is not an explosive release of energy as heat?
Definition
oxidation is controlled by the many small steps of the ETC
Term
What is the chemical formula for cellular respiration?
Definition
C6H12O6 + 6O2 = 6CO2 + 6H20 + ATP (~32)
Term
How many FADH2 are produced by the citric acid cycle (two turns)?
Definition
2
Term
How many NADH are produced by the citric acid cycle (2 turns)?
Definition
8
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