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1. Overview of Cell Biology(0)

Evolution of the Cell
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Properties of the Cell
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History of Cell Biology
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Prokaryotic Cell Architecture
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Eukaryotic Cell Architecture
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Prokaryotes vs. Eukaryotes
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Model Organisms
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Viruses
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Overview of Tissue Structures
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2. Chemical Components of Cells(0)

Small Molecules
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Chemical Bonds
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Acids, Bases, and Buffers
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Four Classes of Macromolecules
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Properties of Macromolecules
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3. Energy(0)

Energy Sources and Generation
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Gibbs Free Energy and Equilibrium
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Activated Carriers
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Enzymes
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Enzyme Kinetics
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Enzyme Inhibitors
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4. DNA, Chromosomes, and Genomes(0)

DNA Discovery
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Structure and Function of DNA
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Helical Formations of DNA
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DNA vs. RNA
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Packaging of DNA
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The Epigenetic Code
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Evolution of the Genome
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Genomic Comparison
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Human Genetic Variation
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Transposons and Viruses
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5. DNA to RNA to Protein(0)

DNA Transcription
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mRNA Processing
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tRNA, rRNA and the Codon Code
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Translation
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mRNA Export and Nuclear Structures
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RNA and the Origins of Life
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6. Proteins(0)

Protein Basics
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Protein Folding
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Complex Protein Structures
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Enzymes and Protein Binding
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Protein Regulation
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Protein Degradation
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7. Gene Expression(0)

Basics of Gene Expression Control
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Epigenetic Regulation of Gene Expression
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Transcriptional Regulators
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Action of Transcriptional Regulators
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Post-Transcriptional Regulators
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8. Membrane Structure(0)

The Lipid Bilayer
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Membrane Proteins
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9. Transport Across Membranes(0)

Principles of Transmembrane Transport
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Passive Transport: Diffusion and Osmosis
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Transporters
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Ion Channels and Membrane Potential
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Ion Channels and Neurons
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10. Anerobic Respiration(0)

Breakdown and Utilization of Sugars and Fats
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Glycolysis
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Fermentation
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Gluconeogenesis
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11. Aerobic Respiration(0)

Overview of Cellular Respiration
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Mitochondria
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Citric Acid Cycle
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Electron Transport
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ATP Synthesis Driven from Proton Gradients
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12. Photosynthesis(0)

Overview of Photosynthesis
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Chloroplast
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Light Dependent Reactions
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Light Independent Reactions
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13. Intracellular Protein Transport(0)

Membrane Enclosed Organelles
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Protein Sorting
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ER Processing and Transport
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Golgi Processing and Transport
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Vesicular Budding, Transport, and Coat Proteins
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Targeting Proteins to the Mitochondria and Chloroplast
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Lysosomal and Degradation Pathways
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Endocytic Pathways
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Exocytosis
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Peroxisomes
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Plant Vacuole
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14. Cell Signaling(0)

Overview of Cell Surface Receptors
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Overview of Signaling Molecules
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G Protein Coupled Receptors
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Protein Kinase Receptors
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Intracellular messnegers: Hormones and Nitric Oxide
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Phosphoinositide Signaling Pathways
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Integration of Multiple Signaling Pathways
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Signaling in Plants
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15. Cytoskeleton and Cell Movement(0)

Overview of the Cytoskeleton
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Intermediate Filaments
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Microtubules
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Kinesins and Dyneins
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Cilia and Flagella
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Microtubules and Cell Division
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Actin Filaments
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Actin Based Movement
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Muscle Contractions
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16. Cell Division(0)

Overview of the Cell Cycle
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Control of the Cell Cycle
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G1 Phase
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DNA Replication
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DNA Repair and Recombination
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Mitosis
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Cytokinesis
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Control of Cell Size
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Control of Cell Death
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17. Meiosis and Sexual Reproduction(0)

Basics of Meiotic Genetics
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Mendel and the Laws of Inheritance
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Meiosis
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18. Cell Junctions and Tissues(0)

Cell-Cell Adhesion
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Cell-Cell Junctions
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Extracellular Matrix of Animal Cells
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The Basal Lamina
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Plant Tissue
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19. Stem Cells(0)

Stem Cells
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20. Cancer(0)

Overview of Cancer
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Oncogenes and Tumor Suppressors
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Carcinogens
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Tumor Viruses
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Metastasis and Cancer Spread
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Cancer Treatment
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21. The Immune System(0)

Overview of Host Defenses
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The Innate Immune Response
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B Cell Development
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Antibody Structure and Diversity
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T Cells
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MHC and Antigen Presentation
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Immune System Collaboration
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22. Techniques in Cell Biology(0)

The Light Microscope
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Electron Microscopy
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The Use of Radioisotopes
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Cell Culture
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Isolation and Purification of Proteins
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Studying Proteins
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Nucleic Acid Hybridization
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DNA Cloning
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Polymerase Chain Reaction - PCR
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DNA Sequencing
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DNA libraries
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DNA Transfer into Cells
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Tracking Protein Movement
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RNA interference
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Genetic Screens
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Bioinformatics
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18. Cell Junctions and Tissues

Cell-Cell Junctions

18. Cell Junctions and Tissues

Cell-Cell Junctions: Videos & Practice Problems

Video Lessons Practice Worksheet

Cell-Cell Junctions Practice Problems

20 problems

Problem 1Multiple Choice

What is the primary function of cell-cell junctions?

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Problem 2Multiple Choice

Which proteins are primarily involved in the formation of adherens junctions?

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Problem 3Multiple Choice

How do desmosomes differ from hemidesmosomes in terms of their structural components and functions?

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Problem 4Multiple Choice

Which proteins are involved in the formation of tight junctions, and what is their primary function?

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Problem 5Multiple Choice

How do tight junctions contribute to cell polarization?

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Problem 6Multiple Choice

What is the role of connexins in gap junctions?

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Problem 7Multiple Choice

What is the primary function of plasmodesmata in plant cells?

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Problem 8Multiple Choice

Which type of cell junction would be most critical in maintaining the integrity of the blood-brain barrier, and why?

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Problem 9Multiple Choice

In a scenario where a mutation affects cadherin function, which type of cell junction would be directly impacted?

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Problem 10Multiple Choice

Which of the following scenarios would most likely result from a defect in hemidesmosomes?

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Problem 11Multiple Choice

How might a disruption in claudin proteins affect epithelial tissue function?

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Problem 12Multiple Choice

Why is cell polarization important in epithelial tissues?

Problem 13Multiple Choice

What type of molecules can pass through gap junctions?

Problem 14Multiple Choice

How do plasmodesmata differ from gap junctions?

Problem 15Multiple Choice

Which type of cell junction would be most affected by a mutation in connexin genes?

Problem 16Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a type of cell-cell junction?

Problem 17Multiple Choice

What would be the consequence of a loss of function mutation in cadherins within adherens junctions?

Problem 18Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes the role of intermediate filaments in desmosomes?

Problem 19Multiple Choice

How might a defect in occludin proteins affect the function of epithelial barriers?

Problem 20Multiple Choice

In what way do tight junctions influence the distribution of membrane proteins in epithelial cells?

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