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Nucleus major functions
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contains and protects DNA
Site of DNA replication/transcription Partial ribosome assembly |
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Nuclear envelope
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2 lipid bilayers
interior of ER is connected to the space b/w the 2 membranes |
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nucleolus
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region of nucleus that functions as ribosome factory
site of rRNA transcription by RNA pol I |
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Mitochondria major functions
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Produce ATP via Kreb's cycle and oxidative phosphorylation
only inherited from mother |
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Mitochondria matrix/inner membrane
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inner membrane folded into cristae to increase surface area, e- transport, and ATP synthesis.
contains pyruvate dehydrogenase and enzymes of the Kreb's cycle |
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Mitochondria outer membrane
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smooth, contains large pores that allow free passage of small molecules
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Rough ER major functions
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site of synthesis/modification of secreted, membrane-bound, and organelle proteins. 1 membrane. All proteins transported via vesicles.
also forms Disulfide bonds |
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Secreted proteins
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Signal Sequence--> amino acid sequence on N-terminus recognized by signal recognition particle that binds to ribosome. Removed after translation in ER
Ex: Antibodies Neurotransmitters Peptide hormones |
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Plasma Membrane proteins
Default for proteins that go through secretory pathway |
Signal Sequence
Transmembrane Domains--> hydrophobic amino acid residues that pass through lipid bilayer membranes (integral proteins) Ex: Receptors channels |
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Lysosome proteins
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Signal Sequence
Targeting signal-->sends protein to lysosome ex: Acid Hydrolases |
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Rough ER proteins
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Signal Sequence
Targeting signal-->sends protein to ER ex: protein modification enzymes |
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Smooth ER proteins
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Signal sequence
targeting signal-> sends protein to ER ex: lipid synthesis enzymes |
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Golgi proteins
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Signal sequence
targeting signal--> sends protein to Golgi ex: protein modification enzymes |
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Cytoplasm proteins
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No signals!
ex: Glycolysis enzymes |
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Nucleus proteins
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made in cytoplasm
localization signal--> sends protein to nucleus ex: Histones, DNA/RNA pol |
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Mitochondria proteins
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made in cytoplasm
localization signal--> sends protein to mitochondria ex: PDC/Krebs cycle enzymes |
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Peroxisome proteins
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made in cytoplasm
localization signal--> sends protein to peroxisome ex: catalase enzyme |
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Smooth ER
major functions 1 membrane |
Detoxification and Glycogen breakdown in liver
Steroid synthesis in gonads |
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Golgi Apparatus major Functions
1 membrane |
1) modification of proteins made in RER
2) sorting and sending proteins to their correct destinations 3) synthesizes certain macromolecules some synthesis |
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Cis Golgi
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Golgi stacks nearest to rough ER.
Vesicles from rER fuse with cis stack |
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Trans golgi
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golgi stacks farthest from rER
Proteins leave trans face in vesicles |
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constitutive secretory pathway
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continuous/unregulated transport of proteins from golgi to the cell surface
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regulated secretory pathway
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when secretory proteins are stored in secretory vesicles and only released in response to a signal from the extracellular environment.
ex: pancreatic cells and b-cells |
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Lysosome 1 membrane
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contain acid hydrolases used for degradation of biomolecules through hydrolysis
pH around 5 while cell pH is 7.4. if lysosome ruptures, it will be diluted ain cell and not harmful. |
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autophagy
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self-eating
degradation of cell organelles that are damaged or no longer functioning |
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phagocytosis
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degradation of large particulate matter engulfed by the cell. particle is stored in phagocytic vesicle that fuses with lysosome and is then degraded
ex: macrophages in immune system engulf bacteria and viruses |
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crinophagy
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lysosomal digestion of unneeded secretory products
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Peroxisomes 1 membrane
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protects the rest of the cell from damage by peroxides
catalase enzyme converts: H2O2-->H2O+O2 |
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3 most common lipids in eukaryotic membranes
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phospholipids-->most abundant
glycolipids cholesterol |
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cell surface receptors
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bind extracellular signaling molecules (hormones) and relay these signals into cell
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integral membrane proteins
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embedded in the membrane and held there by hydrophobic interactions
insertion of these proteins occurs in the secretory pathway of the rER as the protein is translated and threaded across the ER membrane. |
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peripheral membrane proteins
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stuck to integral membrane proteins and held by H-bonding and electrostatic interactions
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fluid mosaic model
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lipids and proteins are free to diffuse laterally, but don't flip-flip
so the membrane has polarity |
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diffusion
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solute diffuses DOWN [gradient]
from [high] to [low] |
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osmosis
osmotic pressure=[solute] |
solvent diffuses instead of solute
water moves from [high] to [low] |
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isotonic
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[solute] is the same in and out
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hypertonic
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[solute] inside >[solute]outside
cell bursts |
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hypotonic
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[solute]inside < [solute]outside
cell shrivels |
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passive transport
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movement of solute down [gradient]
No energy required ex: osmosis |
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simple diffusion
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diffusion of solute through membrane w/o help from protein
ex: steroid hormones free to move back and forth across membrane by simple diffusion b/c they're hydrophobic O2, CO2, lipids |
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facilitated diffusion
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movement of solute across membrane down gradient w/ help from channel or carrier proteins
transports: small hydrophilic molecules (very specific!) ex: glucose into red blood cells ions: Na+, Cl-, K+, etc. |
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uniport
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carrier that transports 1 molecule across membrane at a time
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symport
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carry 2 substances across membrane in same direction
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antiport
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carries 2 substances across membrane in opposite directions
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pores
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non-specific holes
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active transport
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movement of molecules against gradient
from low to high 2 types |
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Primary active transport
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transport of a molecule coupled to ATP hydrolysis
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Secondary active transport
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not couple directly to ATP hydrolysis!
1st, ATP creates gradient. then, Potential energy in gradient is used to drive transport of molecule across the membrane |
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Na+/K+ ATPase
Primary Active Transport |
transmembrane protein in plasma membrane of cell
ATP is hydrolyzed to pump 3Na+ out and 2K+ into cell (against both gradients) 1. maintains osmotic balance 2. establishes electrical gradient/ resting membrane potential 3. sets up Na+ gradient for 2ndary active transport |
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K+ leak channels
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K+ leaks back out through these channels to keep osmotic pressure in balance
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exocytosis
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transport material oustice of cell using a vesicle that fuses to plasma membrane and expells contents into extracellular space.
ex: hormones and digestive enzymes |
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endocytosis
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endosome (vesicle) forms to take in material from extracellular environment
3types |
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phagocytosis
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cell eating-->nonspecific
not an invagination |
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pinocytosis
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cell drinking-->nonspecific
takes in small molecules and extracellular fluid via invagination |
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receptor-mediated endocytosis
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very specific
clathrin coated pits and receptors bind to a specific molecule outside the cell. ex: uptake of cholesterol from the lipoproteins in blood |
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cell-surface receptors
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lock and key interaction between receptor (lock) and ligand (key)
ligand= hormone or neuro-transmitter 3 types |
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ligand-gated ion channels
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open ion channel upon binding a particular neurotransmitter.
ex: L-gated Na+ channel on muscle cells at neuromuscular junction neurotransmitter acetylcholine binds to receptor, which undergoes conformational change and becomes an open Na+ channel. The massive influx of Na+ down [gradient] depolarizes muscle cell and causes it to contract. |
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catalytic receptors
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enzyme activity is initiated by ligand binding at extracellular surface of cell membrane
ex: insulin receptor is a tyrosine kinase |
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G-protein linked receptors
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transmits signal into cell w/ help from 2nd messenger
ex: cyclic AMP (cAMP) used for energy mobilization through breakdown of fat and glycogen |
Epinephrine-->GPCR-->Gproteins-->adenylyl cyclase-->cAMP |
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Microtubules
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hollow rod composed of Alpha-tubulin and B-tubulin
LARGE uses: mitotic spindles transport cilia/flagella |
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Microfilaments
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rod shaped
disassembled and reassembled as needed made of actin protein (globular) SMALL and concentrated in the cytoplasm uses: cell contraction pseudopodia pinch cell in 2 in cytokinesis |
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Intermediate filaments
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made of many proteins
medium sized more permanent uses: provide cell structure and resist mechanical stress |
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desmosomes
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general adhesive junctions. hold skin together tightly, but don't form a complete seal
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tight junctions aka occluding junctions
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seal lumens/ separates environments and blocks the flow of molecules across the entire cell layer
ex: blood brain barrier |
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gap junctions
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cell to cell communication
form port-like connections b/w adjacent cells allowing the cytoplasms of two cells to mix. ex: cardiac muscle cells |
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S (synthesis) phase
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cell actively replicates its genome
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G1 and G2
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Gap phases separate S and M phases
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Interphase
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G1+S+G2 phases
cell is metabolizing and synthesizing materials more specialized cells are stuck in this phase (G0) |
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M phase
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Mitosis--> partitioning of cellular components into two halves
Cytokinesis--> physical process of cell division |
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Prophase
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1) DNA condenses
2) centriols migrate to poles of cell and form mitotic spindles 3) nuclear membrane degrades |
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Metaphase
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Chromosomes align across cell center
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Anaphase
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1) Sister chromatids are pulled apart
2) cytokinesis begins |
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Telophase
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1) Nuclear membrane reforms/reverse prophase
2) Cytokinesis completes Left w/ 2 identicle daughter cells |