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04/06/2012

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Term
What does the removal of the signal sequence prior to transport do to the protein targeting?
Definition
It abolishes organelle targeting; remains in the cytosol.
Term
Where are the proteins found that lack a signal sequence?
Definition
In the cytosol.
Term
What is needed in order to correctly target a protein to a specific organ?
Definition
The signal sequence ONLY
Term
Protein signal sequences are ___ and ___.
Definition
Necessary and Sufficient
Term
The nuclear DNA is enclosed by a double-membrane called the ____.
Definition
Nuclear Envelope
Term
The outer nuclear membrane is continuous with the ____.
Definition
ER membrane
Term
What is the nuclear membrane supported by a meshwork of protein filaments that line the inner face of the membrane called?
Definition
nuclear lamina
Term
What perforates the nuclear envelope and acts as gates to regulate/select the material transported in and out of the nucleus?
Definition
nuclear pores
Term
Protein traffic through the nuclear pores is ____.
Definition
Bidirectional
Term
What do eukaryotic cells use to separate antagonistic molecular events?
Definition
Intracellular organelles (ex. separate protein synthesis from protein degredation)
Term
What is a membrane bound compartment that supports the bidirectional transport of material specialized to carry out a particular function called?
Definition
Organelle
Term
Name two objects in the cell that are not organelles.
Definition
Ribosome
Centreole
Term
What organelle in the eukaryotic cell contains many metabolic pathways and is the site for protein synthesis?
Definition
Cytosol
Term
What organelle in the eukaryotic cell contains main genome and is the site of DNA and RNA synthesis?
Definition
Nucleus
Term
What organelle in the eukaryotic cell synthesizes most of the lipids and proteins for distribution?
Definition
Endoplasmic Reticulum
Term
What organelle in the eukaryotic cell modifies, sorts, and packages proteins and lipid for secretion or delivery to other organelles?
Definition
Golgi Apparatus
Term
What organelle in the eukaryotic cell is the site for intracellular degradation?
Definition
Lysosomes
Term
What organelle in the eukaryotic cell is the site for sorting of endocytosed material?
Definition
Endosomes
Term
What organelle in the eukaryotic cell is the site for ATP synthesis by oxidative phosphorylation?
Definition
Mitochondria
Term
What organelle in the eukaryotic cell is the site for ATP synthesis and carbon fixation by photosynthesis?
Definition
Chloroplasts
Term
What organelle in the eukaryotic cell is the site of oxidation of toxic molecules?
Definition
Peroxisomes
Term
Intracellular positioning, location, and function of organelles are all dependent on what?
Definition
Their attachment to the cytoskeleton
Term
How much of the eukaryotic cell volume do intracellular organelles compose?
Definition
50%
Term
The amount of membrane associated with the ER is ____ that of the plasma membrane?
Definition
20-30X
Term
The formation of intracellular compartments occurred in ____.
Definition
Stages
Term
The ___ and the ___ are the first intracellular compartments that form.
Definition
ER and Nucleus
Term
The single DNA in prokaryotes is attached to the ___.
Definition
membrane
Term
In bacteria, what carries out all membrane dependent functions?
Definition
Plasma Membrane
Term
The nucleus, ER, golgi, and lysosomes gave rise due to what?
Definition
early plasma membrane invagination
Term
The nucleus, ER, golgi, lysosomes, and their membranes are called what?
Definition
Endomembrane systems
Term
What are the three mechanisms for protein transport?
Definition
Gated - into and out of nucleus

Transmembrane - from cytosol to ER, mitochondria, chloroplast, and peroxisomes

Vesicular - from ER into the Golgi, lysosome and plasma membrane
Term
What type of protein transport involves the movement of proteins into and out of the nucleus?
Definition
Gated Transport
Term
What type of protein transport involves the movement of proteins from the cytosol into the ER, the mitochondria, the chloroplast, and the peroxisome?
Definition
Transmembrane Transport
Term
What type of protein transport involves the movement of proteins from the ER into the Golgi, lysosome, and the plasma membrane?
Definition
Vesicular Transport
Term
What must happen to the proteins being transported into the mitochondria, peroxisomes, chloroplast, and ER (transmembrane)?
Definition
Must be unfolded for entry
Term
What must happen to the proteins transported from the ER into the Golgi, lysosome, and plasma membrane (vesicular)?
Definition
Must be folded/assembled during transport.
Term
What must happen to gated transported proteins?
Definition
Must be folded
Term
99% of the proteins synthesized in a eukaryotic cell begin where?
Definition
on free cytoplasmic ribosomes (exceptions: proteins made by mitochondria/chloroplast)
Term
Where does the bulk of translation occur?
Definition
In the cytosol
Term
What are the three characteristics of sorting signals?
Definition
15-60 amino acids long

Removed after transport (except nuclear transported proteins)

Conserved properties (charge, structure, hydrophobicity)
Term
Who discovered sorting signals?
Definition
Gunter Blobel (Nobel Prize 1999)
Term
What are the two types of nuclear transport?
Definition
Passive

Gated
Term
What size proteins can passively transport through the nucleus?
Definition
20-40kD (about 180 a.a.)
Term
What type of energy is required for gated protein transport in and out of the nucleus?
Definition
GTP (NOT ATP)
Term
What type of nuclear transport is needed for mRNA?
Definition
Gated Transport
Term
What type of nuclear transport is needed for small metabolites?
Definition
passive
Term
How much of the total membrane in an animal cell is made up by the ER?
Definition
50%
Term
The ER is the ____ of the secretory pathway.
Definition
starting point
Term
How many different proteins make up the nuclear pore complex (NPC)?
Definition
about 100
Term
What is the signal sequence called that is contained by proteins recognized by the NPC and directs proteins from the cytosol into the nucleus?
Definition
Nuclear Localization Signal (NLS)
Term
What amino acids make up the Nuclear Localization Signal and what charge do they hold?
Definition
Arginine and Lysine

Positive
Term
What happens to the NLS after transport?
Definition
It is NOT removed from the protein.
Term
What are proteins with an NLS recognized by?
Definition
Cytosolic nuclear transport receptor
Term
What is the GTP binding protein?
Definition
Ran (key for nuclear transport)
Term
Where is Ran-GTP located?
Definition
nucleus (active)
Term
Where is Ran-GDP located?
Definition
cytosol (inactive)
Term
What is the role of GTP in nuclear transport?
Definition
1. Ran-GTP binds to incoming receptors with their attached cargo and promotes cargo release into the nucleus.

2. Ran-GTP escorts the receptor back to the cytosol

3. Ran-GTP is hydrolyzed to Ran-GDP promoting the release of the transport receptor.
Term
What is the driving force behind nuclear transport?
Definition
Differential subcellular localization of Ran-GTP and Ran-GDP
Term
What controls the differences in Ran?
Definition
Differential localization of Ran-GAP and Ran-GEF
Term
What promotes the hydrolysis of GTP to GDP and is located in the cytosol?
Definition
Ran-GAP (guanine activating protein)
Term
What promotes the exchange of GDP for GTP and is located in the nucleus?
Definition
Ran-GEF (Guanine exchange factor)
Term
For a multiprotein complex, how many proteins are needed to have a NLS for efficient nuclear targeting?
Definition
one
Term
Proteins that are transported into and out of the nucleus are ___ and often assembled into a ____ protein complex.
Definition
completely folded

higher
Term
Proteins that are selectively exported from the nucleus also have a targeting signal called a _____.
Definition
Nuclear Export Signal (NES)
Term
What is the first step in getting proteins integrated into the plasma membrane?
Definition
trafficking through the ER
Term
Which proteins have NLS?
Definition
Histones
DNA/RNA polymerases
DNA repair enzymes
DNA modifying enzymes(helicase, ligase)
Transcription factors (TFIID, TFIIH)
Repressors
RNA processing enzymes
Term
What are the two pools of ribosomes?
Definition
Ribosomes bound to ER

Free Ribosomes

(actually no difference)
Term
How does translation occur if the mRNA codes for protein destined for the mitochondria, cytosol, chloroplast, nucleus, or peroxisome?
Definition
Ribosome translats mRNA in the cytosol. These proteins are targeted to their subcellular destination after complete translation (post-translational transport)
Term
How does translation occur if the mRNA codes for a protein with an ER targeting signal?
Definition
After 20-30 a.a. translate, the polypeptide chain is recognized by SRP (signal recognition particle). SRP binds to the signal sequence and the ribosome pauses translation (co-translational)
Term
What happens to the ER-bound ribosomes after they complete translation?
Definition
They are released into the cytosol.
Term
What is the only difference between the two pools of ribosomes (bound and free)
Definition
the protein they are making at any time
Term
What are the six characteristics of ER targeting sequences?
Definition
1. Found at amino terminus (except multispanning proteins containing internal signals)

2. 20-30 amino acids in length

3. no a.a. sequence conservation

4. Contains 8 or more hydrophobic a.a.

5. Sig sequence removed after transport

6. Plays a role in ER targeting via SRP recognition and opening the ER translocation channel for passage
Term
What are the two types of proteins that are targeted to the ER?
Definition
Soluble Proteins-completely translocated; single sorting signal

Transmembrane Proteins-partially translocated; multiple sorting signal
Term
Which proteins are polypeptide chains that completely translocated through the ER translocation channel for release into the lumen of the ER?
Definition
Soluble Proteins
Term
Which proteins are polypeptide chains that partially translocate through the ER translocation channel for insertion into the ER membrane?
Definition
Transmembrane proteins
Term
What type of transport moves things out of the ER?
Definition
vesicular transport
Term
What enzyme cleaves the signal sequence from the protein once in the ER?
Definition
Signal Peptidase
Term
What is traffic outwards from the ER to the plasma membrane called?
Definition
Exocytosis
Term
What is traffic inwards from the plasma membrane to the lysosome called?
Definition
Endocytosis
Term
Endocytosis and Exocytosis are transported via ______ transport
Definition
vesicular
Term
What three requirements must be met in order for vesicular transport to work?
Definition
Select appropriate cargo for transport

Bud off of an organelle compartment

Fuse to the correct target membrane
Term
What is the protein layer called that forms on the cytosolic side of buds from a membrane?
Definition
Coated Vesicles
Term
Coat proteins are specific to what two things?
Definition
origin of formation

destination of resulting vesicle (delivery place)
Term
What are the two functions of the coat proteins?
Definition
shape the membrane into a bud

help select molecules for transport (dont directly select)
Term
What are the best studied vesicles formed by?
Definition
clathrin coat proteins
Term
Which proteins link coat proteins to the vesicle membrane and selects the vesicle cargo by interacting with specific cargo receptors?
Definition
Adaptor Proteins
Term
What are transmembrane proteins that capture soluble cargo for packaging into the transport vesicle (select what will become cargo)?
Definition
Cargo Receptors
Term
Which proteins form a cage-like structure over the vesicle and promote membrane curvature and bud formation?
Definition
Coat Proteins
Term
What forms a ring around the base of the vesicle (monomeric GTPase; pinch of vesicle)?
Definition
Dynamin
Term
In a coated bud formation, transmembrane cargo receptors select ___ proteins.
Definition
soluble
Term
Which two molecules are released after bud formation?
Definition
coat protein

adaptin molecules
Term
What sets up the specificity of fusion of a vesicle to the second compartment?
Definition
SNAREs
Term
The 'molecular marker' proteins identify the transport vesicles according to what two characteristics?
Definition
Origin Content
Term
'Molecular marker' proteins and their receptors are known as what?
Definition
SNARE proteins
Term
What are membrane bound proteins that mediate the fusion of transport vesicles with their organelle called?
Definition
SNARE proteins
Term
What are the two groups that SNARE proteins are grouped into?
Definition
v-SNARE (vesicle)

t-SNARE (target)
Term
What are the two roles of SNARE proteins?
Definition
provide specificity

catalyze membrane fusion reaction
Term
What organelle does not have T-SNAREs
Definition
mitochondria
Term
What is excluded when the SNARE complexes catalyze membrane fusion?
Definition
water
Term
The _____ leaflet of the lipid bilayer fuses first.
Definition
outer
Term
The _____ leaflet of the lipid bilayer fuses last.
Definition
inner
Term
How many phospholipid molecules are in one transport vesicle?
Definition
7,000
Term
How many different transmembrane proteins are in one transport vesicle?
Definition
50
Term
How many copies of the proton ATPase are in one transport vesicle?
Definition
1-2
Term
How many cholesterol molecules are in one transport vesicle?
Definition
5,700
Term
How are some bacteria able to cause tetanus and botulism?
Definition
They secrete proteolytic neurotoxins that target the degradation of various SNARE complexes in neurons: result in neurotransmitter release
Term
What SNARE is targeted by C. botulinum (Botulinum toxin B)?
Definition
v-SNARE
Term
What SNARE is targeted by Clostridium tetani (tetanus toxin)?
Definition
v-SNARE
Term
What SNARE is targeted by C. botulinum(Botulinum toxin C)?
Definition
t-SNARE
Term
What SNARE is targeted by C. botulinum (Botulinum toxin A)?
Definition
t-SNARE
Term
What are the two modifications that occur in the ER?
Definition
Disulfide bond formation: between cysteine, protein folds to different pH

Glycosylation: covalent attachment of 14 oligosaccharide group, protects from degradation, guide to appropriate organelle
Term
When does glycosylation occur?
Definition
As soon as the polypeptide chain enters the ER lumen
Term
What transfers the 14 sugar group to an asparagine residue
Definition
Oligosaccharide protein transferase
Term
What is the most common type of glycosylation?
Definition
linkage to asparagine
Term
After the 14 sugar group is linked to asparagine by the oligosaccharide protein transferase (glycosylation), what is the protein called?
Definition
N-linked glycoprotein
Term
What is the only way a protein can leave the ER?
Definition
protein must be fully folded and assembled
Term
What monitors the folding of proteins in the ER lumen?
Definition
chaperone proteins
Term
What happens to proteins that are unable to fold in the proper time period?
Definition
they are degraded
Term
12 Transmembrane protein at the plasma membrane that functions as a chlorine channel; only 25% is properly folded, so 75% is degraded; regulates water flow across cell
Definition
CFTR
Term
What three things happen to a protein once it enters the ER?
Definition
amino-terminal signal is removed

chaperone proteins fold the protein

modified by glycosylation and disulfide bond formation
Term
What are the flattened membrane sacs in the golgi called?
Definition
cisternae
Term
How many cisternae are there per Golgi sac?
Definition
3-20
Term
Where is the Golgi located in the cell?
Definition
adjacent to the nucleus (cap); facing the direction of cell movement
Term
What are the five functional domains of the Golgi?
Definition
cis Golgi network (CGN)

cis cisterna

medial cisterna

trans cisterna

trans Golgi Network (TGN)
Term
Which domains of the Golgi function in sorting?
Definition
Trans Golgi Network (TGN)

Cis Golgi Network (CGN)
Term
Which direction do the cis, medial, and trans cisterna domains of the golgi move?
Definition
forward (no sorting)
Term
Where does Oligosaccharide processing take place?
Definition
only in the ER
Term
Where does Oligosaccharide assembly take place?
Definition
only in the Golgi; sugars added to hydroxyl group of Ser/Thr residues
Term
What is the function of the constitutive secretory pathway?
Definition
Delivers lipids and proteins to the plasma membrane and continual secretion of soluble proteins
Term
The constitutive secretory pathway doesn't need a ________.
Definition
Specific signal sequence
Term
All material leaving the TGN follows what secretory pathway?
Definition
Constitutive/unregulated
Term
What are the two types of secretory pathways?
Definition
Constitutive (unregulated)

Regulated (signaled)
Term
Where does the segregation of proteins destined for the apical versus the basolateral surface of a cell occur?
Definition
in the TGN
Term
What two things direct the differential targeting of the TGN?
Definition
amino acid sequence within the C-terminus of the cargo protein

association of the protein with a particular lipid environment
Term
What are examples of regulated secretory products?
Definition
hormones

neurotransmitters

digestive enzymes
Term
In the regulated exocytosis pathway, the proteins aggregate in what type of conditions?
Definition
high Ca2+ and acidic pH (TGN conditions) to be released in large amounts
Term
Cargo targeted for regulated secretion accumulate to high concentrations in modified secretory vesicles called _____.
Definition
secretory granules
Term
What are two signal examples for the regulated exocytosis pathway?
Definition
hormone binding to extracellular receptor

electrical excitation/action potential
Term
What signals the release of insulin from pancreatic beta cells?
Definition
increased glucose levels in the blood
Term
How many acid hydrolases (active only at acidic pH) does the lysosome contain?
Definition
over 40
Term
The lysosome works via _____ and _____ transport.
Definition
active and co-translational
Term
What helps maintain the low pH in the lysosome?
Definition
vacuolar H+ ATPase
Term
What signal transports proteins to the golgi from the ER?
Definition
addition of N-linked oligosaccharide
Term
What tags proteins in the Golgi to be destined to the lysosome?
Definition
Mannose 6-phosphate
Term
Once in the lysosome, what happens to the mannose 6-phosphate?
Definition
removed due to acidic conditions and receptor is recycled
Term
What is the process of taking material into the cell by invagination of the plasma membrane and its internalization into endocytic vesicles for delivery to the lysosome?
Definition
Endocytosis
Term
What are the two main types of endocytosis?
Definition
Pinocytosis: cellular drinking

Phagocytosis: cellular eating
Term
What type of endocytosis involves the uptake of fluid and small molecules?
Definition
Pinocytosis
Term
What type of endocytosis involves the uptake of large extracellular particles including microorganisms and cell debris?
Definition
Phagocytosis
Term
Protozoans use _____ as a form of eating.
Definition
Phagocytosis
Term
What do animal cells use phagocytosis for?
Definition
defense system against infection
Term
How does a bacterium undergo Phagocytosis?
Definition
Bacterium coated with antibodies binds to receptors.

Binding triggers extension of sheet-like projections (pseudopods)

the bacterium is engulfed and fused with lysosome and digested.
Term
Macrophages ingest more than _____ nonfunctional red blood cells per day.
Definition
10^11
Term
What allows for the uptake of minor components of the extracellular fluid without substantial increase in the uptake of extracellular fluid?
Definition
Receptor Mediated Endocytosis
Term
What three types of material are taken up through receptor mediated endocytosis?
Definition
Cholesterol

Vitamin B12

Iron
Term
Cholesterol is transported in the blood stream as ______.
Definition
low density lipoproteins (LDL)
Term
Describe the mechanism for LDL uptake.
Definition
Cholesterol transported in bloodstream as LDL and binds to receptors on cells

Receptors are brought into cell via endocytosis and fuses with endosome

Acidic pH releases the LDL form receptor

LDL is trafficked into the lysosome, broken down, and cholesterol is released to cytosol
Term
When do the LDL receptors endocytose into the cell?
Definition
continually; not dependent of bound LDL
Term
Iron uptake is a ____ dependent process.
Definition
pH
Term
What pH does transferrin bind to iron?
Definition
7.2 (neutral)
Term
How do mycobacteria and salmonella avoid destruction once inside a host?
Definition
Once engulfed, the bacteria prevent phagosome-lysosome fusion allowing the bacteria to live in a protected intracellular environment avoiding detection.
Term
How do listeria monocytogenes avoid destruction once engulfed by macrophages?
Definition
Once engulfed, listeria secrete a protein that destroys the phagosome membrane releasing the bacteria into the cytoplasm of the cell and avoiding lysosomes altogether.
Term
What is transferrin called when it binds to iron at a pH of 5.5, releases iron, but stays bound to receptor?
Definition
Holotransferrin
Term
The _______ acts as a sorting station for material brought into the cell by endocytosis.
Definition
endosomal compartment
Term
What are the three pathways that a receptor can follow once in the endosome?
Definition
Recycled back to plasma membrane (LDL)

Transported to lysosome where they are degraded.

Delivered to a different domain of the plasma membrane.
Term
What is moving material from one domain to another called?
Definition
Transcytosis.
Term
What are the three pathways that acquire material for degradation by the lysosome?
Definition
Phagocytosis-uptake of large molecules

Endocytosis-internalization of plasma membrane proteins

Autophagy-disposal of old intracellular organelles or microbes
Term
What is the disposal of old intracellular organelles or microbes?
Definition
Autophagy
Term
What happens to enzymes that should go to lysosome, but are not bound to mannose-6-phosphate?
Definition
go to plasma membrane from the TGN (default pathway)
Term
Where do enzymes function?
Definition
inside the cell; need acidic environment
Term
What is the genetic mutation that results in the loss of GIcNAc phosphotransferase activity causing all macromolecules incorporated in lysosomes to remain undegraded forming "inclusion bodies" within the cell.
Definition
I-Cell Disease (Inclusion-Cell Disease); lack of mannos-6-phosphate tag
Term
What is a network of protein filaments that extend throughout the cytoplasm?
Definition
Cytoskeleton
Term
What are the three cytoskeletal elements?
Definition
Microtubles

Actin

Intermediate filaments
Term
Which cytoskeletal element is responsible for organelle positioning, chromosome segregation, and intracellular traffic?
Definition
Microtubles
Term
Which cytoskeletal element is responsible for cell shape and whole cell movement?
Definition
Actin
Term
Which cytoskeletal element is responsible for mechanical strength?
Definition
Intermediate filaments
Term
The nuclear envelope is supported by ____.
Definition
meshwork of intermediate filaments
Term
How do the three cytoskeletal elements differ?
Definition
subunits

assembly

roles

organization
Term
Which are the toughest of the three cytoskeletal filaments?
Definition
intermediate filaments
Term
How do intermediate filaments connect to each other?
Definition
They do not directly connect, but are associated via desmosome at cell junctions. Do not cross membrane.
Term
Describe the structure of monomeric subunits.
Definition
Globular NH2 and C-terminal domains

Elongated central alpha-helical region
Term
Describe the structure of dimeric complex.
Definition
Coiled-coil formation via alpha-helical domain

parallel organization of monomers
Term
Describe the structure of tetrameric complex.
Definition
staggered association of two dimers

Antiparallel organization of dimers

noncovalent interactions

nonpolar filament formed
Term
Describe the structure of filament formation.
Definition
end-to-end association of tetramers

noncovalent interactions
Term
Intermediate filaments are composed of ____ filaments end-to-end tetramers that have a ___ diameter
Definition
8; 10nm
Term
What type of cells are intermediate filaments abundant in?
Definition
neuronal axons

muscle cells

epithelial cells
Term
What are the four types of intermediate filaments?
Definition
keratins

vimentin and vimentin-related

neurofilaments

nuclear lamins
Term
Which is the most diverse intermediate filament type?
Definition
Keratin
Term
Where are Keratin filaments found?
Definition
in the cells that line the gut, epidermal layer, and hair/feathers/claws
Term
Keratin filaments are formed by a mixture of _____
Definition
monomeric subunits
Term
Which disorder is caused by a mutation in keratin 5 and 14 genes?
Definition
Epidermolysis Bullosa Simplex
Term
Epidermolysis Bullosa Simplex is what kind of disorder?
Definition
autosomal dominant
Term
In Epidermolysis Bullosa Simplex, there are more than ____ mutations identified in each gene.
Definition
60
Term
What are the symptoms of Epidermolysis Bullosa Simplex?
Definition
fragile epidermis is easily damaged (skin blistering)
Term
What helps to stabilize intermediate filaments?
Definition
Accessory proteins
Term
What is an example of an accessory protein-intermediate filament relationship?
Definition
Plectin (accessory protein) cross-links vimentin (intermediate filament)
Term
What is the nuclear intermediate filament?
Definition
Lamin
Term
A defect in the nuclear lamina causes ____.
Definition
progeria
Term
The ____ of the nuclear lamins promote nuclear envelope breakdown during mitosis
Definition
disassembly
Term
The nuclear lamin disassembles and reforms where?
Definition
at each cell division
Term
Disassembly and reassembly of the nuclear lamin is controlled by _____.
Definition
phosphorylation; weakens bonds that hold tetramers together
Term
What triggers the reassembly of the nuclear lamin?
Definition
Dephosphorylation at the end of mitosis
Term
What is the diameter of a microtubule?
Definition
25nm
Term
What are the minus ends of microtubules attached to?
Definition
Centrosomes
Term
What do centrosomes form by undergoing duplication during mitosis?
Definition
Spindle poles
Term
Microtubules extend toward what?
Definition
cell periphery
Term
What do microtubules form in dividing cell?
Definition
mitotic spindles
Term
Where can stable microtubules be found?
Definition
on cilia and flagella
Term
What are the cellular functions of the microtubules?
Definition
transport of vesicles
anchoring membrane-enclosed organelles
machinery for chromosome segregation
formation of cilia and flagella
Term
How are tubulin heterodimers held together?
Definition
noncovalent bonds
Term
How many protofilaments associate to form a single microtubule?
Definition
13
Term
Which cytoskeletal filament is the straightest?
Definition
microtubules
Term
Describe the ends of microtubules.
Definition
polar; no charge

alpha - (embedded in centrosome)

beta + (where addition occurs)
Term
What is a long linear string of subunits joined end-to-end?
Definition
protofilament
Term
What about the microtubule is controlled by the centrosome?
Definition
number, location, and orientation
Term
how many gamma-tubulin ring complexes does a centrosome contain?
Definition
over 50
Term
What is the nucleating site for tubulin polymerization?
Definition
gamma-tubulin ring complexes
Term
What do the gamma-tubulin ring complexes bind to?
Definition
alpha
Term
What is the concentration like of free tubulin in vivo?
Definition
low
Term
What is a short clusters of microtubules arranged at right angles to each other, but are not directly involved in microtubule polymerization?
Definition
Centrioles
Term
What is the growing and shrinking of microtubules referred to?
Definition
Dynamic Instability
Term
Which microtubule subunit can hydrolyze GTP to GDP?
Definition
beta
Term
What happens to the rate of hydrolysis once when assembled into a filament?
Definition
it accelerates
Term
What is polymerization controlled by?
Definition
The concentration of free subunits
Term
How can the depolymerizing microtubule be "rescued"
Definition
increases the free tubulin concentration
Term
What are drugs known as that target microtubule instability?
Definition
antimitotic drugs (used for cancer)
Term
What causes cells to be unable to form a proper mitotic spindle; causing the spindle to disassemble.
Definition
Colchicine/Vinblastine
Term
Where does the drug Vinblastine come from?
Definition
Madagascar periwinkle plant
Term
Where does the drug Colchicine come from?
Definition
Autumn croscus
Term
What causes cells to be unable to depolymerize their microtubules and blocks chromosome segregation during mitosis?
Definition
Taxol
Term
Which microtubule-specific drug binds and stabilizes the microtubule?
Definition
Taxol
Term
Which microtubule-specific drugs binds subunits and prevents polymerization?
Definition
Colchicine, colcemid

vinblastine, vincristine
Term
What is an example of "stabilized microtuble" generating cell polarity?
Definition
neuronal cell
Term
What is the movement along microtubules dependent upon?
Definition
motor proteins
Term
What are two motor proteins associated with microtubules?
Definition
kinesins and dyneins
Term
What type of energy do the microtubule motor proteins use?
Definition
ATP hydrolysis
Term
In which direction do kinesins move in?
Definition
move towards + end to deliver material outwards towards the cell periphery
Term
In which direction do dyneins move in?
Definition
move towards - end to deliver material inwards towards the centrosome
Term
Cellular localization of organelles is dependent upon what?
Definition
motor proteins
Term
The ER stretches out to the periphery of the cell along the what?
Definition
microtubule tracks
Term
What localizes like a cap and surrounds the centrosome?
Definition
Golgi
Term
What motor protein is responsible for the localization of the Golgi?
Definition
Dynein
Term
What motor protein is responsible for the localization of the ER?
Definition
Kinesin
Term
Which motor protein is likely involved in transporting vesicles from the ER to the cis-Golgi network?
Definition
Dynein
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