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General Biology: Cells Topic Flashcards

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  • Basic types of microscopes

    Light microscopes visualize living cells and general structures; electron microscopes (TEM and SEM) visualize detailed ultrastructure at high resolution.

  • Differences between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells

    Prokaryotic cells lack a nucleus and membrane-bound organelles; eukaryotic cells have a nucleus and organelles.

  • Differences between plant and animal eukaryotic cells

    Plant cells have a cell wall, chloroplasts, and large central vacuoles; animal cells lack these but have centrioles and lysosomes.

  • Why cells are limited in size

    Cells are limited by the surface area to volume ratio, which affects nutrient uptake and waste removal efficiency.

  • Function of the smooth endoplasmic reticulum (ER)

    The smooth ER synthesizes lipids, metabolizes carbohydrates, and detoxifies drugs and poisons.

  • Function of the rough endoplasmic reticulum (ER)

    The rough ER has ribosomes and synthesizes proteins destined for secretion or membranes.

  • Three fibers of the cytoskeleton

    The cytoskeleton is made of microtubules, microfilaments, and intermediate filaments, providing structure and transport.

  • Organelles in the endomembrane system

    Includes the nuclear envelope, ER, Golgi apparatus, lysosomes, vesicles, and plasma membrane.

  • Function of the nucleus, nucleolus, and nuclear envelope

    The nucleus stores DNA; the nucleolus produces ribosomal RNA; the nuclear envelope controls entry and exit of materials.

  • Function of the Golgi apparatus

    The Golgi modifies, sorts, and packages proteins and lipids for secretion or delivery to other organelles.

  • Function of lysosomes

    Lysosomes contain enzymes that digest macromolecules and recycle cellular components.

  • Role of vesicles

    Vesicles transport materials between organelles and to/from the plasma membrane.

  • Function of mitochondria

    Mitochondria generate ATP through cellular respiration, supplying energy to the cell.

  • Function of chloroplasts

    Chloroplasts conduct photosynthesis, converting light energy into chemical energy in plant cells.

  • Difference between bound and free ribosomes

    Bound ribosomes are attached to the ER and synthesize proteins for membranes or export; free ribosomes float in cytosol and make proteins for the cell.

  • Function of flagella and cilia

    Flagella and cilia enable cell movement and fluid movement across cell surfaces.

  • Components of the cell membrane

    The membrane is composed of a phospholipid bilayer, proteins, cholesterol, and carbohydrates.

  • Characteristics of the cell membrane

    The membrane is selectively permeable, fluid, and dynamic, controlling substance entry and exit.

  • Types of molecules that can move through the membrane

    Small nonpolar molecules and gases pass freely; ions and polar molecules require transport proteins.

  • Passive transport types

    Includes diffusion, osmosis, and facilitated diffusion, moving substances down their concentration gradient without energy.

  • Active transport and examples

    Active transport uses energy to move substances against gradients, e.g., the sodium-potassium pump, endocytosis, and exocytosis.

  • Types of endocytosis

    Includes phagocytosis (cell eating), pinocytosis (cell drinking), and receptor-mediated endocytosis.

  • Tonicity terms and application

    Hypertonic: solution has higher solute concentration; hypotonic: lower solute; isotonic: equal solute concentration relative to the cell.

  • Role of ATP in cells

    ATP stores and transfers energy, powering cellular work like transport and synthesis.

  • Water potential and its equation

    Water potential (\(\Psi\\)) predicts water movement; equation: \(\Psi = \Psi_s + \Psi_p\), where Ψs is solute potential and Ψp is pressure potential.