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Structure & Function of the Cell

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The process of diffusion is controlled by a _________ _________   Concentration Gradient  
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Cylindrically shaped extensions of the plasma membrane that function in absorption and as sensory receptors   Microvilli  
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If a cell is placed in a _________ solution, crenation of the cell may occur.   Hypertonic  
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If a cell is placed in a _________ solution, lysis of the cell may occur.   Hypotonic  
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Filtration depends on a _________ on the two sides of the partition.   Pressure Difference  
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A white blood cell ingests solid particles by forming vesicles. What process does this describe?   Phagocytosis  
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This organelle produces large amounts of ATP   Mitochondria  
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Mature red blood cells lack a _________   Nucleus  
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mRNA is synthesized in the _________   Nucleus  
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Integrins in the plasma membrane functions as _________   Attachment sites  
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Small pieces of matter, even whole cells, can be transported across the plasma membrane in _________   Vesicles  
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The resistance of a fluid to flow is known as _________   Viscosity  
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_________ is found outside the nucleus and inside the plasma membrane   Cytoplasm  
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Accounts for about 1/3 of total lipids and flexibility in the plasma membrane   Cholesterol  
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Allows us to see "through" parts of the cell   Transmission Electron Microscope  
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Allows us to see features of the cell surface and surfaces of internal structures   Scanning Electron Microscope  
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Allows us to visualize the general features of cells   Light Microscope  
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Cell surface molecules that allow cells to identify one another   Marker Molecules  
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Form tiny channels through the plasma membrane   Channel Proteins  
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Modern concept of the plasma membrane   Fluid Mosaic Model  
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Small molecules that bind to proteins or glycoproteins   Ligands  
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Proteins which penetrate deeply into the lipid bilayer   Intrinsic Proteins  
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Chemical reactions that take place within the cell; collectively   Cell Metabolism  
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Cells produce and receive _________ and electrical signals to communicate with one another   Chemical  
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Substances on the inside of the plasma membrane   Intracellular  
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Substances on the outside of the plasma membrane   Extracellular  
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The diffusion of water   Osmosis  
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The regulation of ion movement by cells results in a charge across the membrane called the _________   Membrane Potential  
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Proteins that function as catalysts are called _________   Enzymes  
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Supports the cytoplasm and the organelles within the cell   Cytoskeleton  
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Outer boundary of the cell that controls entry and exit of substances   Plasma Membrane  
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Composed of carbohydrates and lipids   Glycolipids  
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Composed of carbohydrates and proteins   Glycoproteins  
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Collection of glycolipids, glycoproteins and carbohydrates on the outer surface of the plasma membrane   Glycocalyx  
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Phospholipids readily assemble to form a _________ because they have a polar head and nonpolar tail.   Lipid Bilayer  
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Small molecules that bind to proteins or glycoproteins   Ligands  
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Genetic disorder that affects the chloride ion channels.   Cystic Fibrosis  
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The substance in a solution present in the largest amount   Solvent  
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The substance which dissolves in another to form a solution   Solute  
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Molecules that are soluble in _______ pass through the plasma membrane readily by dissolving through   Lipids  
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Substances that are transported across the cell membrane by carrier molecules are said to be transported by _______ processes   Carrier-Mediated  
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Movement of solutes from an area of higher concentration to an area of lower concentration in solution   Diffusion  
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Force required to prevent the movement of water by osmosis across a selectively permeable membrane   Osmotic Pressure  
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Solutions that have the same concentration of solute particles, have the same osmotic pressure and are called _______   Isosmotic  
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Considering the concentration of two solutions: the solution with greater osmotic pressure is called _______   Hyperosmotic  
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Considering the concentration of two solutions: the more dilute solution is referred to as being Considering the concentration of two solutions: the solution with greater osmotic pressure is called _______   Hyposmotic  
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Shrinking of a cell   Crenation  
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Rupture of a cell   Lysis  
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Results when a partition containing small holes is placed in a stream of moving liquid   Filtration  
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_______ involves carrier proteins within the plasma membrane that move large, water soluble molecules or electrically charged molecules across the plasma membrane   Mediated Transport Mechanisms  
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Each carrier protein binds to and transports only a single type molecule   Specificity  
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Result of similar molecules binding to the carrier protein   Competition  
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_______ means that the rate of transport of molecules across the membrane is limited by the number of available carrier proteins   Saturation  
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_______ is a carrier-mediated process that moves substances into or out of the cells from higher to lower concentration   Facilitated Diffusion  
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_______ is a mediated transport process that requires energy provided by ATP   Active Transport  
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Some active transport mechanisms _______ one substance for another   Exchange  
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_______ involves the active transport of an ion such as sodium out of a cell, establishing a concentration gradient, with higher concentration of the ions outside the cell   Secondary Active Transport  
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Secondary active transport where movement is in the same direction   Cotransport  
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Secondary active transport where movement is in opposite direction   Countertransport  
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Internalization of substances   Endocytosis  
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Externalization of substances   Exocytosis  
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"Cell eating"   Phagocytosis  
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"Cell drinking"   Pinocytosis  
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Genetic disorder which consists of the reduction in or absence of low density lipoprotein receptors on the cell surface   Hypercholesterolemia  
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Fluid portion of the cytosplasm   Cytosol  
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Hollow tubules composed of protein unites called tubulin   Microtubules  
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Supports the cell and holds the nucleus and organelles in place   Cytoskeleton  
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Small fibrils that form bundles, sheets or networks in the cytoplasm of cells   Actin Filaments  
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Protein fibers providing mechanical strength to cells   Intermediate Filaments  
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Aggregates of chemicals either produced by the cell or taken in by the cell   Cytoplasmic inclusions  
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Pigments that increase in amount with age   Lipochromes  
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Specialized region on each chromosome which the spindle fiber attaches to   Kinetochore  
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Located in the cytoplasm at the base of the cilia   Basal body  
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Proteins connecting adjacent pairs of microtubules   Dynein Arms  
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Sites of protein synthesis   Ribosomes  
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Primarily synthesize proteins used inside the cell   Free Ribosomes  
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Synthesize proteins that are secreted from the cell   ER Ribosomes  
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Interior spaces of ER which are isolated from the rest of the cytoplasm   Cisternae  
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Cilia move in two motions; power stroke and the _______   Recovery Stroke  
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Composed of flattened membrane sacs that are stacked on each other like dinner plates   Golgi Apparatus  
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A _______ vesicle moves to the Golgi apparatus, fuses and releases protein into its cisternae   Transport  
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Secretory vesicles generally do not release their contents to the outside until a _______ is received   Signal  
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Contain various hydrolytic enzymes and function as intracellular digestive systems   Lysosomes  
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Digestion of organelles by lysosomes   Autophagia  
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Results from inability of lysosomal enzymes breaking down glycogen   Pompe's Disease  
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Disorder in which lysosomal enzymes are unable to break down mucopolysaccharides   Hurler's Syndrome  
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Substance located int he space formed by the inner membrane of the mitochondria   Matrix  
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Numerous infoldings that project like shelves into the interior of the mitochondria   Cristae  
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Break down and recycle proteins   Proteasomes  
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Openings withing the nuclear envelope   Nuclear Pores  
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Proteins which play a role in the regulation of DNA function   Histones  
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Densely coiled genetic material   Chromosomes  
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Intermediate form of DNA   Ribonucleic Acid  
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Total of all the genes contained within each cell   Genome  
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Site of ribosome synthesis   Nucleolus  
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Chemical reactions that convert the glucose to pyruvic acid   Glycolysis  
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Pyruvic acid is converted to ATP when oxygen is available   Aerobic Respiration  
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Pyruvic acid is converted to ATP and lactic acid when oxygen is not available   Anaerobic Respiration  
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DNA is _______, which means that the strands are parallel but extend in opposite directions   Antiparallel  
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