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Microanatomy
RUSM Semester 1
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Microbiology
Graduate
05/12/2012

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Name 3 functions of the cytoskeleton in the cell.
Definition

1. Cell structure

2. Organelle movement and vesicle movement

3. Cell motility

Term
Function of microtubules.
Definition
Organelle position & intracelluar transport are a function of which cytoskeleton structure?
Term
Function of intermediate filaments
Definition
Mechainical strength is a property of which cytoskeletal structure?
Term
Function of microfilaments.
Definition
Cell shape & movement are determined by which cytoskeleton structure?
Term
Which cytoskeletal structure can survive cell death (very strong)?
Definition
Intermediate filaments.
Term
Which cytoskeletal structure makes up hair, nails, claws, fur, scales, and other out covering of skin?
Definition
Intermediate filaments
Term
Desmosomes link cells together by what means?
Definition
Linking Intermediate filaments
Term
How are cells held together?
Definition
Intermediate filaments linking to desmosomes.
Term
How can pathologists characterize the origin of a tumor cell that may have metastasized?
Definition
Through the identification of intermediate filament type.
Term
What does it mean if a cell is keratinized?
Definition
The cell is dead and contains a tough protein called KERATIN.
Term
You biopsy a tumor found in the lymph node under the armpit and find that tumor cells express neurofilaments. Where was the origin of the tumor?
Definition
The brain or spinal cord.
Term
Name the 6 types of intermediate filaments. If possible also affiliate cell types & examples.
Definition
1. Keratins
2. Vimentin
3. Desmin
4. Gilial fibrillary
5. Neurofilaments
6. Lamins
Term
Where might you find cells with more than one nucleus?
Definition
Skeletal muscle cells, they have fused together.
Term
Describe how chromosomes are structurally made up.
Definition
DNA wrapped around HISTONES making NUCLEOSOMES which collectively make up CHROMATIN. This makes up chromosomes.
Term
What is the basic unit of DNA packing?
Definition
Nucleosome
Term
What makes up a nucleosome?
Definition
DNA wrapped around HISTONES H2A, H2B, H3, & H4.
Term
There are approximately __________ nuclear pores in a nucleus.
Definition
2000-4000
Term
What are the 3 types of RNA transcribed from DNA?
Definition
rRNA, tRNA, mRNA
Term
What is the name for a highly condensed, trascriptionally INACTIVE part of DNA?
Definition
Heterochromatin
Term
What is the name for an uncondensed, trascriptionally active part of DNA?
Definition
Euchromatin
Term
Where are rRNA, tRNA, and mRNA trascribed?
Definition
tRNA and rRNA are transcribed from euchromatin scattered throughout the nucleus. mRNA is transcribed in the NUCLEOLUS.
Term
Where are ribosomes synthesized?
Definition
In the nucleolus.
Term
Where are ribosomal proteins made?
Definition
In the cytoplasm, they are imported to the nucelous during ribosomal synthesis.
Term
True or false: The large and small subunit are synthesized in the nucleolus and remain associated from then on.
Definition
False: The small and large subunits separate after being constructed together and leave separately from the nucleus.
Term
Knobs on chromosomes indicate what?
Definition
Knobs indicate the position of genes that code for RNA.
Term
What indicates genes that code for RNA?
Definition
Knobs; like on chromosomes 13, 14, 15, 21, and 22
Term
Explain NLS
Definition
Nuclear Localization Sequence, signals for nuclear import and usually contains basics amino acids.
Term
Explain NES
Definition
Nuclear Export Sequence, singals for nuclear export and contains hydrophobic amino acids usually.
Term
Name two nuclear carriers.
Definition
Importin & Exportin
Term
Name the enzyme that regulates nuclear carriers by binding and releasing thier cargo.
Definition
Ran - Ras-related Nuclear protein
Term
How many ribosomes are made per minute in a single cell?
Definition
7000 ribosomes
Term
Name the process that is highly associated with mRNA export.
Definition
Splicing
Term
What does the Greek term -ome mean?
Definition
mass
Term
What does the Greek term -oma mean?
Definition
body
Term
Name two ways a cell can produce ATP.
Definition
1. Oxidative phosphorylation (in the mitochondria)
2. glycolysis in the cytoplasm
Term
How many APTs come from the mitochondrial breakdown of a molecule of glucose?
Definition
36 ATP
Term
What organelles can break down fatty acids to produce acetyl-Coa?
Definition
Mitochondria & Peroxisomes
Term
What organelles can use acetyl-CoA to produce ATP?
Definition
Mitochondria
Term
Human cells have how many mitochondria per cell?
Definition
1,000 (100-10,000)
Term
True or False: Mitochondria are rigid structures.
Definition
False, they are very plastic and change shape rapidly
Term
Are mitochondria spherical, tubular, or none of the above?
Definition
Tubular
Term
What are the foldings in a mitochondria called?
Definition
cristae
Term
Where are the only ion pores in human cells found?
Definition
Mitochondria, they are called porins
Term
What compartment of the mitochondria has a similar contents as the cells cytosol?
Definition
The intermembrane space
Term
How many genes are on the mitochondrial DNA?
Definition
37
Term
How does the mitochondria make its proteins?
Definition
Most are encoded by the nuclear genome, translated on cytoplasmic ribosomes, and imported post-translationally into mitochondria.
Term
In which compartment of the mitochondria does the DNA reside?
Definition
The matrix
Term
How many copies of DNA are in the mitochondria?
Definition
2-10 copies
Term
When does the mitochondria replicate for cell division?
Definition
It dynamically divides by fission and fuses as needed.
Term
All mitochondria comes from our mother, but if sperm are packed with mitochondria to work the flagellum why don't we get any from our father?
Definition
2 ways: (1) sperm mitochondria are tagged with ubiquitin which taggs them for destruction in the embryo. (2) dilution factor: many more mitochondria in the egg than the sperm.
Term
Where is cytochrome C located?
Definition
It is mobile in the intermembrane space.
Term
What is the name of a "double" phopholipid?
Definition
Cardiolipin, it has 4 fatty acid tails.
Term
What is the key feature cardiolipin plays in the mitochondria?
Definition
It packs tighter in the inner membrane making it stronger to withstand the extreme stress from the proton motive force.
Term
How and where is cardiolipin converted?
Definition
The mitochondria imports lipids and performs the conversion.
Term
How is the signal for ubiquination identified?
Definition
It is buried deep in the protein structure, when the structure degrades it is exposed.
Term
Name 3 special properties of the lysosome membrane:
Definition
1. ATP drivin [H+] pump
2. glycoprotein coat to protect itself
3. transporter channels to move out broken down products.
Term
Name the membrane bound organelle that digest proteins.
Definition
Lysosome, proteosome also digest protein specifically but is not membrane bound.
Term
Name the sources of vesicles that contain material bound for lysosomal degradation.
Definition
1. Endosomes containing EC molecules
2. Phagosomes, phagocytosed material
3. Autosomes containing expired organelles
Term
Give an example of a lysosomal storage disease.
Definition
Tay-Sachs
Term
What is the main function of the peroxisome?
Definition
To ride the body of toxins. (hydrogen peroxide, alcohol)
Term
What two organelles are the highest oxygen consumers?
Definition
Mitochondria & Peroxisome.
Term
Name the peroxisomal matrix enzyme that uses H2O2 to oxidize other substrates.
Definition
Catalase
Term
Describe the B-oxidation reactants and products.
Definition
The alkyl chains of fatty acids are shortened to for Acetyl CoA, this is then used in the mitochondria if completed in peroxisomes.
Term
Which organelle is responsible for the synthesis of bile acids from cholesterol made in the smooth ER?
Definition
Peroxisomes
Term
What defects cause someone to have the genetic disease, Zellweger's syndrome?
Definition
Defective PTS (Peroxisomal targeting signal) which makes 'empty' peroxisomes. Peroxisomes make precursors to myelin, so there are neuron complications as well.
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