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Term
Cell Theory
Definition
All living organisms consist of cells.
Term
Plasma Membrane
Definition
Controls what enters & leaves the cell.
Term
Endoplasmic Reticulum
Definition

Controls where things move inside of the cell.

"Directors of Transportation"

Term
Lipid
Definition
Cholesterol is a ___.
Term
Fat
Definition
A lipid is a ___.
Term
Macromolecules
Definition

Carbohydrates [sugar],

Glycoprotiens,

and Nucleic Acid are all:

Term
Nucleic Acid
Definition
The only macromolecule that is not present in the membrane.
Term
Organic Catalysts
Definition
Enzymes have carbon, therefore they are ___ ___.
Term

1. Specific

2. Low energy activation

3. Effective in small quantities

4. Reversible

5. Reusable

6. Regulate Metabolism

7. Protein

Definition
The seven characteristics of Enzymes are:
Term
Membrane
Definition
In the cell, the ___ controls where things move.
Term

Structural

Functional

Definition
Protiensynthesis produces ___ and ___ proteins.
Term
Only reacts with certain substances.
Definition

[Characteristics of Enzymes]

Specific means:

Term
Membranes
Definition
Cell organelles are bounded by ___.
Term
Two
Definition
Mitochondria have how many membranes?
Term
Crista(e)
Definition
The fold of membrane inside of the mitochondria are called ___.
Term
Mitochondria
Definition

Releases energy in the form of ATP that can be used by the cell.

Site of respiration.

Term
Golgi Bodies
Definition
Stacks of membranes.
Term
Golgi Bodies
Definition

When the membranes invaginate,

and a piece of membrane pinches off  (a vessicle),

these can carry the garbage to the edge of the cell.

Term
Nuclear Membrane
Definition
Controls what enters and leaves the nucleus.
Term
Ribosomes
Definition
Where proteins are synthesized.
Term

1. Support

2. Maintains Shape of the cell

3. Provides a means of locomotion

    (Movement of the cell organelles)

Definition
3 Functions of the Cytoskeleton
Term
cell
Definition
cyto-
Term
Diffusion
Definition
A solid sugar cube becoming a liquid in tea is an example of ___.
Term

1. Microtubules

2. Microfilaments

3. Intermediate filaments

Definition
3 Types of Cytoskeleton Materials
Term
Microtubules
Definition

Hollow structure.

Function in the movement of chromosomes and cell division.

Have actin, so they can contract and expand.

Term
Microfilaments
Definition

Not hollow.

Provide structural material for the cell to keep its shape.

Term
Intermediate Filaments
Definition

Smaller than microtubules,

larger than microfilaments.

Term
Transporters
Definition
Functional proteins that are carriers.
Term
Turgid
Definition
Full of water.
Term
Osmosis
Definition
Increases turgor pressure (causes things to expand)
Term
Osmosis
Definition
Carrots or celery becoming crisp in water, due to turgor pressure build up, is an example of ___.
Term
  1. Phagocytosis
  2. Pinocytosis
  3. Receptor-Mediated
Definition
3 Types of Endocytosis
Term
Synapsis
Definition
___ only occurs in Meiosis.
Term
Synapsis
Definition
Pairing of homologous chromosomes.
Term
Anaphase 2
Definition
In what phase of meiosis does Synapsis occur?
Term
Telophase
Definition
In what phase does cytokenesis begin?
Term
Telophase
Definition
In what phase does invagination occur?
Term
Protoplasm
Definition
Living material of the cell.
Term
Assimilation
Definition
 The build up of protoplasm.
Term
Digestion
Definition
Catabolism - Breaking down.
Term
Digestion
Definition
The process that results in release of food energy that can be respired.
Term
sugar
Definition
-ose
Term
Maltase
Definition
The breaking down of maltose = ___
Term
Lactase
Definition
The breaking down of lactose = ___
Term
Fructase
Definition
The breaking down of fructose = ___
Term
Respiration
Definition

The breaking down of glucose into a form that can be respired.

The burning of glucose.

Term

1. Glucose

2. Oxygen

3. Water

4. ATP

Definition
The raw materials of respiration:
Term

1. Carbon Dioxide

2. Water

3. ATP

4. Heat

Definition
End products of respiration
Term

Osmosis and Plasmolysis

occur through a

differentially permeable membrane.

Definition

What is the difference between:

 

Diffusion   |   Osmosis & Plasmolysis

Term

1. Cell division

2. Cell enlargement

3. Cell specialization

 

Definition
3 Phases of Growth
Term
Interphase
Definition
The longest phase is ___.
Term
Division
Definition
Mitosis & Cytokinesis are cell ___.
Term
6
Definition
How many phases in Mitosis & Cytokinesis?
Term
Prophase
Definition

[Phase]

 

  • Chromatids/Chromosomes become visible
  • Nuclear Membrane disappears
  • Nucleoli disappear
Term
Metaphase
Definition

[Phase]

 

 

Centromeres line up precisely, with the arms of the sister chromatids trailing off in random directions.

Term
Anaphase
Definition
[Phase]
  • Genetic material separates.
  • Pairs of chromatids move apart in Phase I.
Term
Telophase
Definition

[Phase]

 

 

Cytokenesis

Term
4
Definition

How many daughter cells produced in

Meiosis?

Term
2
Definition

How many daughter cells produced in

Mitosis?

Term
2
Definition

How many series of phases in

Meiosis?

Term
1
Definition

How many series of phases in

Mitosis & Cytokenesis?

Term
addition
Definition
-lation
Term
Metabolism
Definition
All the chemical reactions that occur.
Term
Respiration
Definition
Controlled burning.
Term
Glucose
Definition
The FUEL in respiration.
Term
2 molecules ATP
Definition
The MATCH in respiration.
Term
 - Heat
- CO2
- H2O
- ATP
Definition
The RELEASED in respiration.
Term

Anabolism

Catabolism

Definition
2 Types of Metabolism
Term
Anabolism
Definition
Building up, in metabolism.
Term
Catabolism
Definition
Breaking down, in metabolism.
Term
Assimilation
Definition

The building up process in the animal cell.

The building up of protoplasm, cytoplasm, and the nucleus.

Term

Digestion

Respiration

Definition
The breaking down process in the animal cell.
Term

1. Glycolosis

2. Kreb's Cycle

3. Oxidative Phosphorylation

4. Terminal Oxidation

Definition
The 4 Series of Reactions in Respiration
Term
Glycolosis
Definition

[Respiration]

 

Removes some Hydrogen from the Glucose

to a hydrogen-accepting molecule.

Term
Pyruvic Acid
Definition
The product of Glycolosis = ___
Term
Kreb's Cycle
Definition

[Respiration]

 

Removes the rest of the Hydrogen

from the pyruvic acid

to a Hydrogen-accepting molecule.

Term
Carbon Dioxide
Definition
The product of Kreb's Cycle.
Term
Oxidative Phosphorylation
Definition

[Respiration]

 

Adds phosphorous.

Term
Terminal Oxidation
Definition

[Respiration]

 

Picks up Hydrogen from acceptor molecules

(clears them).

Adds oxygen.

Makes H2O.

Term
Water.
Definition
The product of terminal oxidation.
Term

Carriers

Regulatory

Definition
2 Types of Functional Proteins
Term
Transportation
Definition
The purpose of the endoplasmic reticulum is ___.
Term
Regulatory Proteins
Definition

The enzymes that:

 

- Speed up/Slow down chemical reactions

- Are reusable

- Keep balance

Term

Gap 1

Synthetic Phase

Gap 2

Definition
The 3 cell phases in Interphase are:
Term
The putting together of nucleic acids (RNA)
Definition
What's happening during GAP1?
Term
Putting together of DNA.
Definition
What's happening during S-Phase of Interphase?
Term
Putting together of both functional and structural proteins.
Definition
What's happening during GAP2?
Term
Prophase
Definition
  • The phase in which chromatin become chromosomes.
  • Then chromosomes become chromatids.
  • The nuclear membrane breaks down, so DNA can come out.
Term
Chromatids
Definition
Sister chromosomes, or copies of the chromosome.
Term
Ribosomes
Definition
Proteinsynthesis, or the reading of RNA, takes place in the ___.
Term
Metaphase
Definition

Which Phase?

 

The chromatids line up on the metaphase plate.

Term
Anaphase
Definition

Which Phase?

 

The chromatids on the metaphase plate separate.

Term
Telophase
Definition

Which Phase?

 

Invagination of the plasma membrane.

 

The chromosomes lengthen and look like a pile.

Term
Late Telophase
Definition

Which Phase?

 

Nuclear Membrane begins to form.

Term
Daughter Cell Stage
Definition

Which Phase?

 

Chromosomes lengthen so much that they look like dots.

 

Nucleolis forms again.

 

New cells = Half the size of parent cells.

Term

1. Proteinsynthesis
2. Secretion
3. Storage of protein

Definition
ROUGH Endoplasmic Reticulum is involved in :
Term
Endoplasmic Reticulum
Definition
The primary site for membrane synthesis.
Term
Smooth Endoplasmic Reticulum
Definition
Produces/secretes lipids and phospholipids.
Term
Endoplasmic Reticulum
Definition

Important in enzyme synthesis.

Secretes enzymes (regulatory proteins)

Term
Endoplasmic Reticulum
Definition

Involved in Balance.

 

Facilitates cellular communication and channelling of materials.

Term
Golgi Bodies
Definition
Collecting, packaging, and delivery centers of the cell.
Term
Golgi Bodies
Definition

These modify carbohydrates that are then attached to proteins.

(carbo-proteins)

Term
Golgi Bodies
Definition
These modify enzymes that are needed in order to package proteins.
Term
Golgi Bodies
Definition

These assemble complex polysaccharides (complex sugar),

which collect vesicles that migrate to the plasma membrane.

Term
Nucleolus
Definition
The spherical bodies in the nucleus.
Term

RNA

Protein

Definition

The Nucleolus

consist of ___ and ___.

Term
Nucleolus
Definition

These parts of the nucleus carry multiple copies of genetic information

to synthesize or manufacture RNA.

Term

Diploid

Haploid

Definition

Meiosis:

 

Parent cell = ___

Daughter cell = ___

Term
Cells are the same. Identical
Definition

Mitosis:

 

Parent cell = ___

Daughter cell = ___

Term
Meiosis
Definition
Reduction Division = ___
Term
Mitosis
Definition
First phase of growth = ___
Term
Interphase
Definition

[Phases of Cell Division]

 

chromatin, nuclear membrane, and nucleoli present

Term
GAP1 - Interphase
Definition

[Phases of Cell Division]

 

ribosomes, RNA, and substances that inhibit or stimulate the S period are produced

Term
Interphase
Definition

[Phases of Cell Division]

 

replication of DNA (S period)

Term
Interphase
Definition
Organelles divide; microtubules are produced; coiling and condensation of chromosomes begins (GAP2)
Term
Prophase
Definition

[Phases of Cell Division]

 

nuclear membrane and nucleoli disappear

Term
Prophase
Definition

[Phases of Cell Division]

 

first phase that chromatids and rod-shaped chromosomes can be observed.

Term
Metaphase
Definition

[Phases of Cell Division]

 

genetic material on equatorial plane

Term
Anaphase
Definition

[Phases of Cell Division]

 

genetic material moves to opposite poles

Term
Telophase
Definition

[Phases of Cell Division]

 

chromosomes become longer and thinner

Term
Telophase
Definition

[Phases of Cell Division]

 

nucleoli and nuclear membrane begin to reappear

Term
Telophase
Definition

[Phases of Cell Division]

 

cytokinesis begins with the cell plate development

Term
Daughter cells
Definition

[Phases of Cell Division]

 

Chromatin, nuclear membrane, and nucleoli present once again.

Term
Daughter cells
Definition

[Phases of Cell Division]

 

cells half the size of the parent cell

Term
Meiosis
Definition

Which has a synapsis?

Mitosis & Cytokinesis, or Meiosis?

Term
Anaphase
Definition
When sister chromatids separate during Mitosis and Cytokinesis:
Term
Anaphase II
Definition
When sister chromatids separate during Meiosis:
Term

Meiosis

Mitosis

Definition
Homologs separate during Anaphase I during ___. But never in ___.
Term
Mitosis
Definition
Division of nuclear chromosomes.
Term
Cytokinesis
Definition
Division of Cytoplasm
Term
Cell
Definition
The basic unit of living organisms (consists of protoplasm--9-95% water; which consists of a nucleus and cytoplasm, surrounded by a plasma membrane)
Term

Eukaryotic

Prokaryotic

Definition
2 Types of Cells
Term
Eukaryotic Cell
Definition

Has a "true nucleus";

has a nuclear membrane around the nucleus and membrane-bound organelles.

Term
Prokaryotic Cell
Definition
Has no nuclear membrane or membrane-bound cell organelles.
Term
Protoplasm
Definition
The living material of the cell.
Term
Cytoplasm
Definition
Everything outside the nucleus and inside the plasma membrane
Term
Cell organelles
Definition
Structures inside the cell that have specific functions
Term
Somatic Cells
Definition
Body cells; conduct all the life functions
Term
Germ Cells
Definition
Gametes; reproductive cells
Term
Chromatin
Definition
Very long chromosomes that appear as dots in the interphase and daughter cells.
Term
Chromatid
Definition
Two parts of each chromosome
Term
Chromosome
Definition
A rod-shaped structure that contains all the genetic information
Term
Contractile vacuole
Definition
A clear fluid-filled cavity in the cell that functions in osmoregulation and excretion
Term
Endoplasmic Reticulum
Definition
The network of membranes that control movement of substances in the cytoplasm (smooth) and may provide a place of attachment for ribosomes (rough).
Term
Golgi Bodies
Definition
Stores, modifies, and packages protein and is a stack of membranes that may form vesicles.
Term
Lysosome
Definition
"Suicide Sacs" that breakdown cells or cell parts and may attack invaders.
Term
Mitochondrion
Definition
The site of respiratory reactions.
Term
Nucleolus
Definition
Specialized portions of certain chromosomes that carry multiple copies of the information to synthesize ribosomal RNA.
Term
Phagosomes
Definition
Membrane-bound vesicles that contain food particles that were engulfed by phagocytosis.
Term
Plasmodesmata
Definition
The strands of cytoplasm that extend between cells.
Term
Vacuole
Definition
A membrane-bound cavity in the cytoplasm that contains cell sap and metabolic wastes.
Term
Cytoskeleton
Definition
The system of microtubules and filaments (micro and intermediate) that provides support; maintains the shape of the cell; and provides a means of locomotion and translocation of organelles within the cell.
Term
Meiosis
Definition
The nuclear means by which chromosomes are reduced from diploid to haploid (usually in last 2 divisions in formation of egg and sperm)
Term
Mitosis
Definition
Division of nuclear chromosomes
Term
Cytokinesis
Definition
Division of cytoplasm
Term
Meiosis
Definition
Occurs at the beginning of gametogenesis.
Term
Meiosis
Definition
Has synapsis taking place in Prophase I
Term
Mitosis and Cytokinesis
Definition
Chromosome complement unchanged
Term
Meiosis
Definition
Homologous chromosome paired
Term
Diffusion
Definition
The movement of a substance from a region of higher concentration to a region of lower concentration (in any state of matter).
Term
Osmosis
Definition
The movement of a substance from a region of higher concentration OUTSIDE THE CELL to a region of lower concentration INSIDE THE CELL through a differentially permeable membrane.
Term
Osmosis
Definition
Produces a turgid cell.
Term
Plasmolysis
Definition
The movement of a substance from a region of higher concentration INSIDE THE CELL to a region of lower concentration OUTSIDE THE CELL through a differentially permeable membrane.
Term
Plasmolysis
Definition
Produces a flaccid cell.
Term
Phagocytosis
Definition
"cell eating" -- an area of the cell membrane forms a pocket that surroundst he solid material; this vesicle detaches from the cell surface and moves into the cytoplasm; ex. leucocytes engulf invaders and break them down.
Term
Potocytosis
Definition
Small areas of the surface membrane are invaginated into cells to form tiny vesicles (caveolae) which contain specific receptors for the attachment of the molecule being moved; ex. the way vitamins are moved.
Term
Receptor-mediated Endocytosis
Definition
Brings in large molecules (ligands) into the cell when clathrin-coated pits form on the cell surface and attach to the ligands; the pits move into the cell; the vesicle is uncoated and clathrin and ligands separate; ex. movement of proteins and cholesterol.
Term
Diffusion
Definition

Which has no membrane?

 

Diffusion, Osmosis, Plasmolysis

 

Term
Microfilaments
Definition
Structural proteins forming a part of the cytoskeleton.
Term
Actin
Definition
A protein in all cells; involved in the processes of endocytosis and exocytosis; in contractile tissue it forms thin filaments of striated muscle.
Term
Myosin
Definition
Large Actin-binding protein of contractile tissue that forms thick filaments of striated muscle; during contraction it combines with actin to form actomyosin.
Term
Microtubules
Definition

Influence cell shape.

Important for cell division.

Term
Tubulin
Definition
Globular protein; forms hollow cylinder of microtubules; move chromosomes toward daughter cells during cell division.
Term
Aster
Definition

Around centrioles.

Develop into Microtubular portions in which each new daughter cell is formed during cell division.

Term
Centrosome
Definition
Microtubular organizing center in nuclear division in most eukaryotic cells.
Term
Centrioles
Definition
Organizes spindle fibers in mitosis and meiosis.
Term
Centromere
Definition

The location of the kinetochore.

A disc of proteins that binds with microtubules of the spindle during mitosis.

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