AP BIO Unit 2.2

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What is the role of the endoplasmic reticulum in cellular function?

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What is the role of the endoplasmic reticulum in cellular function?

It provides mechanical support, carries out protein synthesis, and plays a role in intracellular transport.

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What is the function of lysosomes?

They contain hydrolytic enzymes important for intracellular digestion, recycling organic materials, and apoptosis.

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What are vacuoles responsible for in a plant cell?

They are involved in the storage and release of macromolecules and waste products and aid in retention of water.

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Where does the Krebs cycle take place?

In the matrix of the mitochondria.

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What reactions occur in the thylakoids?

The light-dependent reactions of photosynthesis.

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Where is ATP synthesized for cellular processes?

ATP is synthesized on the inner mitochondrial membrane (cristae).

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What is the function of hydrolytic enzymes in lysosomes?

They function to break down macromolecules for intracellular digestion, recycling materials, and apoptosis.

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Why is the cristae highly folded?

Increased surface area provides more sites for the electron transport chain and chemiosmosis to synthesize ATP.

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Where is chlorophyll found in plant cells?

Chlorophyll is found in the thylakoid membranes of chloroplasts.

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What is the stroma comparable to?

The stroma is comparable to the cytosol of a prokaryote.

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Which organelle is responsible for apoptosis?

Lysosomes are responsible for programmed cell death.

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How does increased surface area benefit rough ER?

It allows for more locations for ribosomes to bind and more sites for protein synthesis.

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Which organelle aids in turgor pressure in plants?

Vacuole aids in turgor pressure by storing water.

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What is turgor pressure?

It's the pressure from the central vacuole pushing against the cell wall due to water storage in a hypotonic environment.

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Where are photosystems located?

Photosystems are located in the thylakoid membranes of chloroplasts.

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What is a photosystem?

It is the light-capturing component of the chloroplast responsible for absorbing light energy during photosynthesis.

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What process takes place on the inner mitochondrial membrane?

Oxidative phosphorylation occurs on the inner mitochondrial membrane.

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Where do the light-dependent reactions take place?

In the thylakoid membrane of the chloroplast.

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Where does the light-independent process occur?

The light-independent process, or Calvin cycle, occurs in the stroma of the chloroplast.

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What are the roles of the Rough ER?

Compartmentalization, intracellular transport, mechanical support, and protein synthesis.

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What is the function of the double membrane in mitochondria?

It provides compartments for metabolic processes.

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Describe apoptosis.

Programmed cell death that involves breaking down cellular components, followed by engulfment by a macrophage.

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How are thylakoids organized?

Thylakoids are organized in stacks called grana.

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Where is ATP synthesized in plant cells?

ATP is synthesized in both the chloroplast and mitochondria.

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What is the function of the electron transport chain?

The ETC generates a protein gradient for ATP synthesis.

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What is the significance of the double membrane in mitochondria?

It separates the compartments involved in different metabolic processes.

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What are hydrolytic enzymes important for?

They are important for hydrolysis, breaking down macromolecules.

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Where does carbon fixation occur?

Carbon fixation occurs in the stroma of the chloroplast.

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What is turgor pressure's effect on plant cells?

It helps maintain the firmness of the plant cell by pushing against the cell wall.

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What is synthesized during the light-dependent reactions?

ATP and NADPH are synthesized during the light-dependent reactions.

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What is the role of ribosomes on rough ER?

They facilitate the synthesis of proteins that are either secreted or integrated into membranes.

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The _____ is the powerhouse of the cell, responsible for producing ATP.

mitochondria

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___ are membrane-bound organelles found in plant cells that contain chlorophyll.

Chloroplasts

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The process by which cells break down glucose to release energy is called _____ respiration.

cellular

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In the chloroplast, the _____ cycle is where carbon fixation occurs.

Calvin

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The structure that maintains the shape of plant cells and provides support is called the _____.

cell wall

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During ____-dependent reactions, light energy is captured and converted to chemical energy.

light

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The _____ is the watery fluid inside the chloroplast where the Calvin cycle takes place.

stroma

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The _____ endoplasmic reticulum is involved in lipid synthesis and has no ribosomes on its surface.

smooth

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____ are specialized structures within a cell that perform distinct functions.

Organelles

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Ribosomes can be found freely floating in the _____ or attached to the rough endoplasmic reticulum.

cytosol

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