AP Biology Unit 2

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organelles

membrane-enclosed structures within a eukaryotic cell

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eukaryotic cell

Cell with a nucleus and membrane bound organelles

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prokaryotic cell

Cell with no nucleus nor membrane bound organelles

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nucleoid region

a non-membrane-enclosed region of the cell where prokaryotic DNA is found

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cytoplasm

the region in a cell between the cell membrane and nucleus; it contains the cell structures and oganelles

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plasma membrane

The selective barrier that surrounds a cell; it controls what enters and leaves the cell

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nucleus

chromosome-containing part of a eukaryotic cell

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nuclear envelope

encloses the nucleus to separate its contents from the cytoplasm

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nucleolus

located in the nucleus, makes, synthesizes, and partially assembles ribosomes

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ribosomes

made of ribosomal RNA and protein, synthesize proteins

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endomembrane system

organelles that are involved in the production of proteins: includes the nucleus, ribosomes, the endoplasmic reticulum, the Golgi apparatus, lysosomes, vesicles, and the cell membrane.

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smooth ER

synthesize lipids, detoxifies the cell, and regulates calcium levels; portion of the endoplasmic reticulum free of ribosomes,

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rough ER

organelle studded with ribosomes; produces and transports membrane and secretory proteins; partially attached to the nuclear envelope

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glycoproteins

proteins with covalently-bonded carbohydrates that play a role in cell to cell interaction

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transport vesicles

vesicles in transit from one part of the cell to another

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Golgi apparatus

stack of membranes that modifies, sorts, and packages proteins from the endoplasmic reticulum

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lysosome

membranous sac of hydrolytic enzymes, which the cell uses to digest unwanted materials

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phagocytosis

the process by which a cell engulfs a solid particle

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central vacuole

the largest organelle in a plant cell. It is surrounded by the tonoplast and functions to hold materials and wastes. It also functions to maintain the proper pressure within plant cells

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mitochondria

chemically convert chemical (food) energy into usable ATP energy through cellular respiration

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chloroplasts

an organelle in plant cells that contain chlorophyll which help absorb solar energy in order to convert carbon dioxide and water into sugars during photosynthesis

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cytoskeleton

a network of fibers bracing the cytoplasm

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centrioles

cylindrical organelle near the nucleus in animal cells, occurring in pairs and involved in the development of spindle fibers in cell division

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flagella

a long tail-like structure that aids in cell movement

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cilia

a short hair-like structures that enable movement of cells or movement of materials outside a cell, utilizes a back-and-forth motion

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cell wall

extracellular structure specific to plant, bacterial, and fungal cells. protects the cell, maintains its shape, and prevents excessive water uptake

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cellulose

the polysaccharide in plant cell walls

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archae

the domain of life composed of prokaryotic extremophiles

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eukarya

Domain of all organisms made up of eukaryotic cells

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isotonic solution

A solution in which the concentration of solutes is essentially equal to that of the cell which resides in the solution

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hypertonic solution

A solution in which the concentration of solutes is greater than that of the cell that resides in the solution

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hypotonic solution

A solution in which the concentration of solutes is less than that of the cell that resides in the solution

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passive transport

Requires NO energy, Movement of molecules from high to low concentration, Moves with the concentration gradient

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Diffusion

Movement of molecules from an area of higher concentration to an area of lower concentration.

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Osmosis

Diffusion of water through a selectively permeable membrane

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facilitated diffusion

Movement of specific molecules across cell membranes through protein channels or carrier proteins

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integral proteins

proteins that penetrate the hydrophobic interior of the lipid bilayer

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peripheral proteins

The proteins of a membrane that are not embedded in the lipid bilayer; they are appendages loosely bound to the surface of the membrane.

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active transport

Energy-requiring process that moves material across a cell membrane against a concentration difference

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sodium-potassium pump

a carrier protein that uses ATP to actively transport sodium ions out of a cell and potassium ions into the cell

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fluid mosaic model

model that describes the arrangement and movement of the molecules that make up a cell membrane

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concentration gradient

difference in the concentration of a substance from one location to another

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water potential

The physical property predicting the direction in which water will flow, governed by solute concentration and applied pressure; mostly used for plant cells

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Prokaryote

A unicellular organism that lacks a nucleus and membrane bound organelles

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Eukaryote

A cell that contains a nucleus and membrane bound organelles

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organelle compartmentalization

the ability of eukaryotic cells to have specialized functions because they have separated compartments

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The __________ is the selectively permeable membrane that surrounds the cell, controlling what enters and leaves.

plasma membrane

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In eukaryotic cells, the __________ contains the cell's genetic material and is surrounded by the nuclear envelope.

nucleus

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The __________ is a network of protein fibers that provides structural support and shape to the cell.

cytoskeleton

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__________ are organelles responsible for synthesizing proteins from amino acids.

ribosomes

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The __________ is responsible for modifying, sorting, and packaging proteins for secretion or delivery to other organelles.

Golgi apparatus

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In plants, the __________ serves to store nutrients and maintain turgor pressure within the cell.

central vacuole

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The __________ is a double-membrane organelle where cellular respiration takes place, generating ATP from glucose.

mitochondria

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Chloroplasts contain __________, the pigment necessary for photosynthesis to occur.

chlorophyll

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The __________ is the region within a prokaryotic cell where its DNA is located, not enclosed by a membrane.

nucleoid region

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The __________ is the process by which cells engulf solid particles to form an internal compartment called a phagosome.

phagocytosis

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The __________ is the balance of water and solutes in a cell and its environment.

osmoregulation

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A __________ solution has a higher concentration of solutes than the cell, causing it to lose water.

hypertonic

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In a __________ solution, the concentration of solutes is lower than that of the cell, leading to water entering the cell.

hypotonic

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An __________ solution has an equal concentration of solutes compared to the cell, resulting in no net movement of water.

isotonic

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Cells in a hypertonic environment undergo __________, where they shrink and lose turgor pressure.

plasmolysis

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The primary function of the __________ in cells is to regulate the osmotic balance and maintain homeostasis.

plasma membrane

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In plant cells, the __________ provides structural support and helps maintain turgor pressure in hypotonic conditions.

central vacuole

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Aquaporins are __________ that facilitate the movement of water across the cell membrane.

channel proteins

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The process of __________ involves the movement of water molecules from an area of high concentration to an area of low concentration through a selectively permeable membrane.

osmosis

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Cells use active transport to move solutes __________ their concentration gradient, which requires energy.

against

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