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Cell Structure, Proteins, and Metabolism
Exam I
102
Physiology
Graduate
06/19/2011

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Term
An extensive membranous network of flattened sacs. It encloses a space that is continuous throughout the organelle and with the space between the two nuclear-envelope membranes.
Definition
Rough Endoplasmic Reticulum
Term
Has ribosomal particles attached to its cytosolic surface.
Definition
Rough Endoplasmic Reticulum
Term
What is the main function of Rough Endoplasmic Reticulum
Definition
To synthesize proteins
Term
Functions to synthesize proteins ont he attached ribosomes and enter the lumen of the reticulum from which they are ultimately distributed to the other organelles of secreted from the cell.
Definition
Rough endoplasmic reticulum
Term
A highly branched tubular network that does not attach ribosomes but may be continuous with the RER.
Definition
Smooth Endoplasmic Reticulum
Term
What is the main function of smooth endoplasmic reticulum?
Definition
To store and release calcium
Term
Contains enzymes for fatty acid and steroid synthesis. Stores and releases calcium, which controls various cell activities.
Definition
Smooth endoplasmic reticulum
Term
A series of cup-like, closely apposed, flattened, membranous sacs; associated with numerous vesicles.
Definition
Golgi Apparatus
Term
Where is a single golgi located generally?
Definition
In the central portion of a cell near its nucleus
Term
Functions to concentrate, modify, and sort proteins arriving from the RER prior to their distribution by way of the Golgi vesicles to other organelles or to secretion from the cell.
Definition
Golgi Apparatus
Term
This structure looks like a rod or oval body surrounded by 2 membranes. The inner membrane folds into a matrix of mitochondrion, forming crisae
Definition
Mitochondrion
Term
What is the main function of mitochondrion?
Definition
ATP production
Term
This is the major site for ATP production, O2 utilization, and CO2 formation. It contains enzymes active in Krebs cycle and oxydative phosphorylation
Definition
Mitochondrion
Term
Where are most proteins synthesized?
Definition
Liver
Term
Name the 4 basic steps for the synthesis of proteins.
Definition
1. mRNA transcription (nucleus)
2. mRNA migrates to cytosol
3. mRNA is translated by ribosome
4. Peptides are sequestered and linked in RER
Term
Where are polypeptide chains refined and packaged?
Definition
Golgi Apparatus
Term
Name the 2 steps to protein secretion.
Definition
1. Polypeptide chains are refined and packaged in Golgi Apparatus
2. Then they are secreted from the cell via secretory vesicles
Term
Name the 2 different types of degredation of proteins.
Definition
Proteolysis
Denaturation
Term
The digestion of proteins
Definition
Degredation
Term
The directed degredation of proteins by enzymes into individual amino acids.
Definition
Proteolysis
Term
The altering of protein structure and function
Definition
Denaturation
Term
Does degredation of the protein result in an active or inactive protein?
Definition
Inactive
Term
Is degredation of a protein reversible?
Definition
Usually
Term
Proteins will circulate in the blood or interstitium depending on the function. Will form either protein-protein interactions or protein-ligand interactions
Definition
Protein Binding
Term
The region of a protein to which a ligand binds. May contain several binding sites.
Definition
Protein-binding sites
Term
Determined by the complimentary shapes of the ligand and protein-binding sites
Definition
Chemical Specificity
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The strength of the ligand-protein binding. Determines how likely a bound ligand with leave the protein surface
Definition
Affinity
Term
Sometimes referred to as the dissociation constant of a linkage
Definition
Affinity
Term
Influenced by intermolecular interactions such as ion, hydrogen bonds, hydrophobic forces, etc
Definition
Affinity
Term
Chief characteristics of a protein that allows their diverse functionality.
Definition
Protein binding sites
Term
The region of a protein to which a ligand binds. Formed by the quaternary structure of the protein.
Definition
Protein binding sites
Term
Can 1 protein have more than one binding site?
Definition
Yes
Term
__ can cause a conformation change (unfolding) of the protein and disrupt the binding site.
Definition
Denaturation
Term
The ability of a protein's binding site to bind a specific ligand (protein)
Definition
Chemical Specificity
Term
Determined by the complimentary shapes of the ligand and protein-binding sites
Definition
Chemical Specificity
Term
Can a binding site bind to multiple ligands?
Definition
Some can, Yes
Term
Proteins that can bind to very few ligands have greater what?
Definition
Specificity
Term
The synthesis or degredation of a molecule. Multiple pathways produce energy as a product
Definition
Cellular Metabolism
Term
Name 3 ways in which cellular energy is transferred
Definition
1. Glycolysis
2. Kreb's Cycle
3. Oxidative Phosphorylation
Term
Another term for anabolism
Definition
Synthesis
Term
Another term for Catabolism
Definition
To break down
Term
Which pathway is most efficient for producing ATP?
Definition
Oxidative Phosphorylation
Term
Where does glycolysis occur?
Definition
In the cytosol of cells
Term
Where does Kreb's cycle occur?
Definition
mitochondria
Term
Where does oxidative phosphorylation occur?
Definition
mitochondria
Term
Glycolysis converts _ glucose (C6H12O6) into _ pyruvate (3 carbon molecule) through a __ step process
Definition
1
2
10
Term
Glycolysis produces a net of _ ATP per 1 glucose molecule.
Definition
2
Term
Does glycolysis require O2?
Definition
No
Term
Cannot diffuse thru a membrane
Definition
Ionized
Term
In which pathway are intermediates ionized and trapped in the cell cytosol?
Definition
Glycolysis
Term
Name the 2 pathways in which Pyruvate can enter
Definition
Aerobic or Anaerobic conditions
Term
Which pathways does MOST pyruvate enter?
Definition
Aerobic
Term
In glycolysis, pyruvate can enter aerobic conditions, this is the Kreb's cycle where pyruvate is broken down into what?
Definition
CO2
Term
In glycolysis, pyruvate can enter anaerobic conditions, this is where pyruvate in converted to what?
Definition
Lactate (ionized lactic acid)
Term
__ can be released into the blood and taken up by the heart, brain, and other tissues to be converted back to pyruvate.
Definition
Lactate
Term
__ can also be taken up by the liver as a precursor for glucose formation
Definition
Lactate
Term
Utilizes molecular fragments formed during carb, protein, and fat breakdown to produce CO2, H+ atoms and small amounts of ATP
Definition
Kreb's Cycle
Term
CO2 and H+ atoms are not energy sources like ATP, but they contribute to the efficiency by providing the substrate for what?
Definition
Oxidative phosphorylation
Term
During what cycle is pyruvate converted to acetyl CoA
Definition
Krebs
Term
In the Kreb's cycle, there is __ net GTP per, which is easily converted to ATP
Definition
1
Term
Which metabolic pathway only occurs in aerobic conditions?
Definition
Kreb's Cycle
Term
What is the main contribution of the Kreb's cycle?
Definition
H+ atoms
Term
What is the most importance mechanism by which ATP is produced?
Definition
Oxydative phosphorylation
Term
__ is produced as byproducts of glycolysis and Kreb's cycle
Definition
H+ atoms
Term
During what metabolic pathway does H+ atoms enter the pathway and combine with molecular O2 to form water.
Definition
Oxydative phosphorylation
Term
The union of H+ atoms and O2 in oxidative phosphorylation releases energy in the form of what?
Definition
ATP
Term
Utilizes the electron transport chain to transfer electrons to molecular oxygen
Definition
Oxidative Phosphorylation
Term
Oxidative phosphorylation produces __ ATP per H
Definition
2-3
Term
Under theoretical conditions, 1 molecule of glucose can produce __ ATP if all substrates from glycolysis and Kreb's enter oxydative phosphorylation
Definition
34-38
Term
Excess glucose can be stored in the body (liver and skeletal muscle) as what?
Definition
Glycogen
Term
Where are the enzymes for synthesis and breakdown of glucose located?
Definition
Cytosol
Term
The process of converting stored glycogen back into glucose.
Definition
Glycogenolysis
Term
The creation of new glucose from noncarbohydrate precursors
Definition
Gluconeogenesis
Term
Where does gluconeogenesis occur?
Definition
liver and kidneys
Term
In gluconeogenesis, new glucose can be formed from __ and __ from protein breakdown, or by the conversion of __
Definition
Pyruvate
Amino acids
Glycerol
Term
Very productive in terms of ATP generation
Definition
Fat Catabolism
Term
In fat catabolism, where are the enzymes located?
Definition
Mitochondria
Term
During fat catabolism, the acetyl CoA is attached to the carboxyl end of the fatty acid and undergoes what?
Definition
Beta Oxidation
Term
The process of beta oxidation removes the acetyl CoA and releases what?
Definition
H+ atoms
Term
In fat catabolism, the H+ atoms released enter what to produce ATP
Definition
Oxidative phosphorylation
Term
In fat catabolism, the fatty acid chain is shortened by 2 C atoms, it reforms with another acetyl CoA, and repeats the cycle of what?
Definition
Beta oxidation
Term
In fat catabolism, 1 fatty acid chain is approximately __ C length, so it has the potential to generate __ ATP
Definition
14-22
148
Term
The breakdown of proteins into amino acids
Definition
Protein catabolism
Term
In protein catabolism, the amino acids can be broken down into ___ that are used for the glycolytic pathway or Kreb's cycle
Definition
Intermediates
Term
This produces keto acids which act as intermediates
Definition
Oxidative Deamination
Term
Converts amino acids to keto acids
Definition
Oxidative deamination
Term
Oxidative deamination produces keto acids which can be used in 1 of 3 ways:
Definition
1. The glycolytic pathway or Krebs and metabolized to produce CO2 and ATP
2. Used for glucose synthesis
3. Used to synthesize fatty acids
Term
What is the byproduct of breaking down amino acids?
Definition
Ammonia
Term
Can be highly toxic to cells if it accumulates
Definition
Ammonia
Term
Ammonia usually passes through the cell membrane into the blood and taken to the liver where it is converted into what?
Definition
Urea
Term
Urea is excreted by the what in urine?
Definition
kidneys
Term
What does BUN stand for?
Definition
Blood Urea Nitrogen
Term
The BUN test is used as part of the Basic Metabolic Panel (BMP) to measure what?
Definition
The amount of nitrogen in the blood in the form of urea
Term
The BUN test can also be a measure of how well what is functioning?
Definition
The kidneys
Term
What is the normal range of BUN?
Definition
7-21 mg/dL
Term
Increased BUN levels usually suggest what?
Definition
Impaired kidney function
Term
___ BUN may be due to acture or chronic kidney disease, damage or failure. It may also be due to a condition that results in decreased blood flow to the kidneys, such as CHF, shock, stress, recent heart attack, or severe burns, to conditions that cause obstructuion of urine flow, or to dehydration.
Definition
Increased
Term
BUN concentrations may be elevated when there is excessive ___ breakdown (catabolism), significantly increased protein in the diet, or GI bleeding (because of proteins present in the blood)
Definition
Proteins
Term
Name 3 things that can all be used to produce ATP through common pathways of glycolysis, Kreb's cycle, and oxidative phosphorylation.
Definition
Carbs (glucose)
Proteins (amino acids)
Fats (fatty acids and glycerol)
Term
___ can be used to form amino acids or fatty acids
Definition
Glucose
Term
___ can be used to form glucose or fatty acids
Definition
Amino acids
Term
___ cannot be used to form glucose, but glycerol can.
Definition
Fatty acids
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