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1610 Biology Ch. 4

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The organization of cells and their small size allow them to maintain _________, an appropriate internal environment. homeostasis
The ________ _________ is a structurally distinctive surface membrane that surrounds all cells. Plasma membrane
Most cells have internal structures, called ________, that are specialized to carry out metabolic activities such as converting energy to usable forms, synthesizing needed compounds, and manufacturing structures necessary for functioning and reproduction. organelles
1 meter = 1000 ____________ millimeters
1 millimeter = 1000 _________ micrometers
1 micrometer = 1000 ________ nanometers
1/billionth of a meter is called a ________. nanometer
Everything that enters or leaves a cell must pass through its __________. plasma membrane
A critical factor in determining cell size is the ratio of its surface area (plasma membrane) to its __________. volume
____________ are fingerlike projections of the plasma membrane that significantly increase the surface area for absorbing nutrients and other materials. microvilli
Sperm cells have long, whiplike tails, called __________, for locomotion. flagella
The ________ microscope, the type used by most students, consists of a tube with glass lenses at each end. light (LM) or compound
What microscope does this describe?: Visible light passes through the specimen being observed and through the lenses. Light is refracted (bent) by the lenses, magnifying the image. light microscope (LM) aka compound microscope
What two features of a microscope determine how clearly a small object can be observed? magnification and resolving power
_________ is the ratio of the size of the image seen with the microscope to the actual size of the object. Magnification
___________ is the capacity to distinguish fine detail in an image; it is defined as the minimum distance between two points at which they can both be seen separately rather than as a single, blurred point. Resolution or resolving power
In ___________ microscopy, an image is formed by transmitting light through a cell. bright-field
In __________ microscopy, rays of light are directed from the side and only scattered light enters the lenses. dark-field
Cell biologist use the _____________ microscope to detect the locations of specific molecules in cells. fluorescence
In the _________ microscope, filters transmit light that is emitted by fluorescently stained molecules. fluorescence
Some fluorescent stains are chemically bonded to ___________, protein molecules important in internal defense. antibodies
____________ microscopy produces a sharper image than standard fluorescence microscopy. Confocal
The _________ microscope, which came into wide use in the 1950's, enables you to study fine details, or ultra-structure, of cells. electron (EM)
What are two types of electron microscopes? Transmission Electron Microscope (TEM) and Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM)
In ________ electron microscopy, the specimen is embedded in plastic and then cut into extraordinarily thin sections with a glass or diamond knife and then place a small metal grid and the electron beam passes through the specimen. transmission
In the _________ electron microscope, the specimen is coated with a thin film of gold or some other metals, provides 3D picture of surface. scanning electron microscope
____ __________ is a technique for purifying different parts of the cells so that they can be studied by physical and chemical methods. Cell fractionation
Generally, cells are broken apart as gently as possible and the cell extract is subjected to centrifugal force by spinning in a device called a __________. centrifuge
In prokaryotic cells, the DNA is stored in a limited region of the cell called a __________, which is not enclosed by a membrane. nuclear area or nucleoid
Most prokaryotic cells have ____ ____, which are extracellular structures that enclose the entire cell, including the plasma membrane. cell walls
Many prokaryotes have __________, long fibers that project from the surface of the cell. flagella
The dense internal material of the bacterial cell contains __________, small complexes of ribonucleic acid (RNA) and protein that synthesize polypeptides. ribosomes
________ cells are characterized by highly organized membrane-enclosed organelles, including a prominent nucleus, which contains the hereditary material, DNA. Eukaryotic
Biologist refer to the part of the cell outside the nucleus as ________. cytoplasm
The part of the cell within the nucleus is referred to as ________. nucleoplasm
Various organelles are suspended within the fluid component of the cytoplasm, which is called the _________. cytosol
_________ are structures that trap sunlight for energy conversion. chloroplasts
_________ are small, membrane-enclosed sacs formed by "budding" from the membrane of another organelle. vesicles
The _________ is the most prominent organelle in the cell. nucleus
The ________ _______ consists of two concentratic membranes that seperate the nuclear contents from the surrounding cytoplasm. nuclear envelope
Nuclear _______ regulate the passage of materials between nucleoplasm and cytoplasm. pores
A fibrous network of protein filaments, called the nuclear _______, forms an inner lining for the nuclear envelope. lamina
DNA molecules consist of sequences of nucleotides called _______, which contain the chemically coded instructions for producing the proteins needed by the cell. genes
The nucleus controls protein synthesis by transcribing its information in ________. mRNA (messenger RNA)
DNA is associated with proteins, forming a complex known as ___________, which appears as a network or granules and stands. chromatin
Because DNA molecules are very long and thin, they must be packed inside the nucleus in a very regular fashion as part of structures called __________. chromosomes
__________ are tiny particles found free in the cytoplasm or attached to certain membranes. They consist of RNA and proteins synthesized by the nucleolus. Ribosomes
__________ contain the enzyme necessary to form peptide bonds, and when their two subunits join, they function as manufacturing plants that assemble polypeptides. ribosomes
Description: Large structure surrounded by double membrane; contains nucleolus and chromosomes. Nucleus
Function: Information in DNA is transcribed in RNA synthesis; specifies cell proteins. Nucleus
Description: Granular body within nucleus; consists of RNA and proteins. Nucleolus
Function: Site of ribosomal RNA synthesis; ribosome subunit assembly. Nucleolus
Description: Composed of a complex of DNA and protein known as chromatin; condense during cell division, becoming visible as rodlike structures. Chromosomes
Function: Contain genes that govern structure and activity of cell. Chromosomes
Organelle that is membrane boundary of cell. plasma membrane
Organelle that encloses cell contents; regulates movement of materials in and out of cell; helps maintain cell shape; communicates with other cells. plasma membrane
Organelle that is granules composed of RNA and protein; some attached to ER, some free in cytosol. ribosomes
Organelle that synthesizes polypeptides in both prokaryotes and eukaryotes. ribosomes
Organelle that is a network of internal membranes extending through cytoplasm. Endoplasmic reticulum (ER)
Organelle that synthesizes lipids and modifies many proteins; origin of intracellular transport vesicles that carry proteins. Endoplasmic reticulum (ER)
Lacks ribosomes on outer surface of ER. smooth ER
Ribosomes stud outer surface of ER. Rough ER
Part of ER that manufactures proteins. rough ER
Part of ER that is responsible for lipid synthesis; drug detoxification; and calcium ion storage. smooth ER
Organelle that is stacks of flattened membrane sacs Golgi complex
Organelle that is membraneous sacs (in animals) lysosomes
Organelle that modifies proteins; packages secreted proteins; sorts other proteins to vacuoles and other organelles. Golgi complex
Organelle that contains enzymes that break down ingested materials, secretions, and waste. Lysosomes
Organelles with membraneous sacs (mostly in plants, fungi, algae) vacuoles
Organelles that store materials waste, water; maintain hydrostatic pressure. vacuoles
Organelles with membraneous sacs containing a variety of enzymes. peroxisomes
Organelle that is the site of many diverse metabolic reactions; e.g. break down fatty acids. peroxisomes
Organelles with sacs consisting of two membranes; inner membrane is folded to form cristae and encloses matrix. mitochondria
Organelle that is the site of most reactions of cellular respiration; transformation of energy originating from glucose or lipids into ATP energy. mitochondria
Organelles with double-membrane structure enclosing internal thylakoid membranes; chloroplasts contain chlorophyll in thylakoid membranes. Plastids (e.g. chloroplast)
Organelle that is site of photosynthesis plastids (e.g. chloroplast)
________ are hollow tubes made of subunits of tubulin protein. Microtubules
_________ provide structural support; have role in cell and organelle movement and cell division; components of cilia, flagella, centrioles, basal bodies. microtubules
________ are solid, rodlike structures consisting of actin protein. microfilaments
__________ provide structural support; play role in cell and organelle movement and cell division. microfilaments
_________ _________ are tough fiber made of protein. intermediate filaments
________ help strengthen cytoskeleton; stabilize cell shape. intermediate filaments
________ are a pair of hollow cylinders located near nucleus; each consists of nine microtubule triplets. centrioles
The ________ ___________ forms a network that makes up a significant part of the total volume of the cytoplasm in many cells. endoplasmic reticulum
The ______ ER is the primary site for the synthesis of phospholipids and cholesterol needed to make cell membranes. smooth
The _________ ER plays a central role in the synthesis and assembly of proteins. rough
__________ are protein complexes in the cytosol that direct the destruction of defective proteins. proteasomes
The Golgi Complex consists of stacks of flattened membranous sacs called __________. cisternae
The Golgi complex processes, sorts, and modifies _________. proteins
_________ are small sacs of digestive enzymes dispersed in the cytoplasm of most animals. Lysosomes
The membrane of a vacuole is called the ______. tonoplast
__________ are membrane-enclosed organelles containing enzymes that catalyze an assortment of metabolic reactions in which hydrogen is transferred from various compounds to oxygen. Peroxisomes
Chemical energy is most commonly stored in ______. ATP
______ ________ is the oxygen-requiring process that includes most of the reactions that convert the chemical energy present in certain foods to ATP. aerobic respiration
The ________ space is the compartment formed between the outer and inner mitochondrial membranes. intermembrane
The ________, the compartment enclosed by the inner mitochondrial membrane, contains enzymes that break down food molecules and convert their energy to other forms of chemical energy. matrix
_____________ are toxic, highly reactive compounds with unpaired electrons, free radicals
_______________ is a set of reactions during which light energy is transformed into the chemical energy of glucose and other carbohydrates. photosynthesis
________ is a green pigment that traps light energy for photosynthesis. chlorophyll
Chloroplast contain a variety of light-absorbing yellow and orange pigments known as _________. carotenoids
____________ is a dense network of protein fibers that give the cell mechanical strength, shape, and their ability to move. cytoskeleton
________ is a motor protein that moves organelles toward the plus end of a microtubule. kinesin
_________ is a motor protein that transports organelles toward the minus end of a microtubule. Dynein
The _______ _________ serves as a framework for the orderly distribution of chromosomes during cell division. mitotic spindle
_____________ are flixible, solid fibers about 7 nm in diameter; consists of two intertwined polymer chains of beadlike actin molecules. microfilaments
Most eukaryotic cells are surrounded by __________, formed by polysaccharide side chains of proteins and lipids that are part of the plasma membrane. glycocalyx or cell coat
Many animal cells are surrounded by an ________________, which they secrete; it consists of a gel of carbohydrates and fibrous proteins. extracellular matrix (ECM)
__________ are proteins that serve as membrane receptors for the ECM. integrins
Plant cells have thick cell walls that contain tiny fibers composed of the polysaccharide ____________. cellulose
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