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Chem test 7
all terms for chem test 7
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11/17/2009

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Cytoplasm contains
Definition
cytosol, organelles and inclusions
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Cytosol
Definition
Intracellular fluid 75-90% water
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Cytosol composed of
Definition
Atps, Lipids, Ions, Glucose, Amino acids, Proteins and waste products
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Cytosol function
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Is the site of many chemical reactions and is the building blocks of structure, function and growth
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Organelles, two types
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Non-organelles and membranous organelles
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Organelles
Definition
Specialized structures, Preforms specific functions, maintenance and reproduction
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Membranous organelles
Definition
Surrounded by one or two lipid bilayer membranes, separates their interiors from cytosol
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Examples of membranous organelles
Definition
nucleus, endoplasmic reticulum, mitochondria, lysosomes, and peroxisomes.
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Non-organelles
Definition
Lack membranes, direct contact with the cytosol.
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Examples of non-organelles
Definition
Cytoskeleton, centrosomes, cilia, flagella and ribosomes
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Nucleus
Definition
Contains genes, Controls cellular structure and many cellular activities
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Genes
Definition
Each species has a specific number of chromosomes.
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Nuclear envelope
Definition
Double membrane that separates nucleus from cytoplasm.
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Nucleopores
Definition
10x bigger then pores and channels, Movement of substances between the nucleus and cytoplasm
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Nucleolus
Definition
1 or more spherical bodies within the nucleus, Clusters of protein, DNA and RNA, Not enclosed by membrane and is the site of assembling ribosomes
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Chromosomes
Definition
Very long, coiled and packed DNA molecules together with several proteins
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Chromatin
Definition
Fuzzy appearance in the non- dividing cell. Beads on a string.
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Nucleosome
Definition
Double stranded DNA molecule double wrapped around a core of 8 proteins
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Histones
Definition
the 8 proteins, help organize the coiling and folding of DNA
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Linker DNA
Definition
String of DNA that holds adjacent nucleosomes together
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Chromatin fiber
Definition
Coiling of adjacent nucleosomes into larger diameter fiber
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Chromatid
Definition
Condensing of loops into structure just before cell division
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Ribosomes
Definition
Tiny granules that contain ribosomal RNA and many ribosomal proteins, site of protein synthesis
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Free Ribosomes
Definition
Floating in cytosol, No attachment to any organelles, Occur singly or in clusters
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Membrane bounded ribosomes
Definition
attach to endoplasmic riticulum, synthesis of proteins destined for insertion in plasma membrane or export from cell
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Other ribosomes
Definition
located in the mitochondria
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Polyribosome
Definition
10-20 ribosomes joined together in string like arrangement
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Endoplasmic reticulum
Definition
Cisterns and reservoirs, system of membrane enclosed channels of varying shapes.
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Types of endoplasmic reticulum
Definition
Rough: studded with ribosomes and smooth: No ribosomes
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Rough endoplasmic reticulum
Definition
Synthesize and package molecules to be secreted from the cell
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Smooth endoplasmic reticulum
Definition
In muscle cells calcium ions are released from sarcoplasmic reticulum which resembles endoplasmic reticulum
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Golgi complex
Definition
Located near the nucleus, Extensive in cells with high secretory activity
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Golgi complex function
Definition
Processes, sorts, packs and delivers proteins and lipids to plasma membrane, forms lysosomes and secretory vesicles
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Cisterns
Definition
Flattened sacs stuck on each other with expanded bulges at their edges
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Route of proteins for export
Definition
Ribosomes-Rough ER cistern, transport vesicles, golgi complex, secretory vesicles, release to exterior by exocytosis
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Lysosomes
Definition
Membrane enclosed vesicles, Formed in golgi complex, Contains digestive enzymes and is acidic
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Lysosome function
Definition
Digests bacteria, and other substances that enter during endocytosis.
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Autophagy
Definition
Recycles cells own structure
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Autolysis
Definition
Lysosomal enzymes destroy its own hosts cells, occurs after death in some pathalogical conditions
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Peroxisomes
Definition
Similar to lysosome structure is an enzyme
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Mitochondira
Definition
Main site of atp generation, 2 membranes outside smooth and inside a series of folds(cristae)increased surface area for cellular respiration reactions
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Microfilaments
Definition
Smallest, rod like structures verying in lengths
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Microfilament function
Definition
Movement and mechanical support, slide past one another to produce contrctions, assists in cell movement and secretion and absorbtion
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Intermediate filaments
Definition
Size is between microfilaments and microtubules, holds organelles in place, associates with microtbules to keep shape
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Microtubules
Definition
Largest, tubulin, straight cylindrical hollow structures
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Centriole
Definition
Center for organizing and assembly of microtubules
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Microtubules function
Definition
Acts like convayer belt to move substances and organelles through cytosol
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Flagella and cilia
Definition
Projections for moving entire cell or moving substances along external surface of cell, contains 9 pairs of microtubules
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Flagella
Definition
Few and long in proportion to size of cell, sperm cells have this
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Cilia
Definition
Projections short and numerous
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Centrosome
Definition
Dense area of cytoplasmic material with radiating microtubules, *Forms mitotic spindle during cell division
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Centrioles
Definition
2 chromosomes together, involved in formation of flagella and cilia, 9 clusters of 3 microtubules arranged in circular pattern
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Cell inclusions
Definition
Large and diverse group of chemical substances produced by cells, not bounded by cell membrane, organic molecules
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Melanin (cell inclusions)
Definition
Pigment in certain cells of the skin, hair and eyes.
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Glycogen (cell inclusions)
Definition
stored in the liver skeletal muscle and inner lining of the uterus and vagina, liver cells can break it down into glucose.
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