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Cell structure
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Biology
Undergraduate 2
10/11/2011

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Mitochondria
Definition
in plants this place is where sugars produced by photosynthesis are broken down and converted into ATP.
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Extracellular Structures
Definition
Cell walls of plants extrecellular matrix of animal cells
intercellular juntions
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Endomembrance System
Definition
This place is in charge of Protien processing, metabolic activities, and the cel1s network of internal membrainces
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cytoskeleton
Definition
a network of fibers extending through out the cystoplams ,this is composed of micortubles ,microfilaments and intermediate filaments It is the structural framework of the cell.
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food vacuole
Definition
type of valcuole formed by phagocytosis
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contractile vacuoles
Definition
found in many fresh water protisis , used to pump excess water out of the cells
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central vacuoles
Definition
type of vacuoles found in many mature plants cells they hold organic compounds and water
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central vacuoles
Definition
type of vacuoles found in many mature plants cells they hold organic compounds and water
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central vacuoles
Definition
type of vacuoles found in many mature plants cells they hold organic compounds and water
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lysosome
Definition
membranous sac of hydrolytic enzymes that can digest macromolucules , it breaks down macromoulcules using digestive enzymes and are not found in plant cells
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extracellular matrix
Definition
the sticky coat that holds the cells together and is made of glycoprotiens such as collagen and filononectin
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vacuole
Definition
the functions of this are digestion , storage , waste disposal , water balance , cell growth and protection.
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light microscope
Definition
visible light is passed through the specimen and then through glass lenses
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3 important paramters in microscopy and what they mean.
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maginfication- ratio of an objects im age size to its real size
Resolution- is a measure of the clarity of the image ; it is the minimum distance two points can be seperated and still be distingused
Contrast- acceentuates differences in parts of a sample
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oraganelles
Definition
the membrane enclosed structures within eukaryotic cells
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electron microscope
Definition
focuses a beam of electrons through the specimen or onto its surface
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scanning electron microscope (SEM)
Definition
the electron beam scans the surface of the sample , usually coated with a thin film of gold. The results is an image of the specimens surface that appears 3 dimensional.
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transmission electron microscope(TEM)
Definition
used to study internal structure , aims an electron beam through a very thin section of the specimen. The specimen has been stained with heavy metals whic enhances the electron density
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cell fractionation
Definition
taking cells apart and seperating major organelles and other subcellular structures from one another.
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cytosol
Definition
semi fluid , jelly like substance , in which subcellular components are suspended.
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chromosomes
Definition
carry genes in the form of DNA
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ribosomes
Definition
complexes that make protiens according to instructions from the genes
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What are the components of the endomembrance system
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plasma membrance
lysosomes
endoplasmic reticulum
golgi app
vacuoles
nuclear envelope
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functions off the smooth er
Definition
synthesises lipids
stores calcium ions
metabolizes carbs
detoxsifies drugs and poisons
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functions of the rough er
Definition
producec glycoprotiens
distrubute transport vesicles
the membrane factory of the cell
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functions of the goglgi apparatus
Definition
stores and packages materials into transport vesicles
manufactures certain macromolecules
modifies products of the er
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what 3 things do mitochondria and chloroplast have in common
Definition
enveloped by a double membrane
grow and produce someone independtly
contain free ribosomes
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what are peroxisomes
Definition
specialized metabolic compartments bounded by a single membrance.
they produce hydrogen peroxide and turn it into water
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How dynein “walking” moves flagella and cilia
Definition
Dynein arms alternately grab, move, and release the outer microtubules Protein cross-links limit sliding Forces exerted by dynein arms cause doublets to curve, bending the cilium or flagellum
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what happens during Pseudopodia
Definition
extend and contract through the reversible assembly and contraction of actin subunits into microfilaments
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cystoplasmic streaming
Definition
is a circular flow of cystoplasm within cells. Speeds distribution of materials within a cell
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Layes or the cell wall
Definition
Primary cell wall: relatively thin and flexible
Middle lamella: thin layer between primary walls of adjacent cells
Secondary cell wall (in some cells): added between the plasma membrane and the primary cell wall
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funtions of the extracellular matrix
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Adhesion
Movement
Regulation
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