1020 cellular biology + some embryology

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<p>what are 1 and 2</p>

what are 1 and 2

lysosome and golgi complex

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<p>what are 3 and 4</p>

what are 3 and 4

ribosomes and rough endoplasmic reticulum

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<p>what’s 5 </p>

what’s 5

centrioles of centrosome

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<p>what are 6, 7, 8</p>

what are 6, 7, 8

chromatin, nucleoplasm, nuclear envelope

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<p>what are 9, 10, 11</p>

what are 9, 10, 11

nuclear pore, nucleolus, nucleus

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<p>what are 12 and 21</p>

what are 12 and 21

protein and smooth endoplasmic reticulum

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<p>what are 13 and 14</p>

what are 13 and 14

phospholipid bilayer and cell membrane

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<p>what are 15 and 16</p>

what are 15 and 16

cristae and mitochondria

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<p>what are 17 and 19</p>

what are 17 and 19

microtubule and microfilament

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<p>what are 18 and 20</p>

what are 18 and 20

cytoplasm and cytoskeleton

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contains a variety of acid hydrolases, which function in breaking down substances both inside and outside the cell

Lysosome

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Where carbohydrate side chains of glycoproteins are formed, packages proteins into membrane-bound vesicles for secretion, made up of succules

golgi complex

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Particles that translate genetic codes for proteins and activate mechanisms for their
production. Has 2 subunits

Ribosome

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function in synthesis of secretory protein and ribosomes attach to this

rough endoplasmic reticulum

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Either of two sort cylinders appearing near the nucleus that migrate to opposite poles of the cell during cell division

Centrioles of centrosome

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A DNA/protein complex that forms chromosomes

Chromatin

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the protoplasm of the nucleus

nuceloplasm

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Membrane bounding the nucleus, composed of two phospholipid layers

nuclear envelope

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Openings in the nuclear envelope associated with the endoplasmic reticulum that forms at the end of each cell division

Nuclear pore

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A round vacuole-like achromatic body rich in RNA

nucleolus

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A spheroid body within a cell, containing the genetic matter DNA, organelles, nucleoli, chromatin, linin, and nucleoplasm. It has a thin nuclear membrane vital to protein synthesis. Coordinates the cell’s activities

nucleus

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workhorse macromolecules of the cell and are as diverse as the functions they serve

protein

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A thin polar membrane made of two layers of lipid molecules.

phospholipid bilayer

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Encloses the cells contents, and regulates the passage of molecules across it

cell membrane

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folded structures that create more space to allow for a faster production of energy. They are key to the process that helps release energy during cellular respiration

cristae

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membrane-bound structure lying free in the cytoplasm and present in all cells. generates ATP

mitochondria

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Small tubular structures found in the cytoplasm and composed of the protein tubulin. They are cylindrical and hollow

microtubule

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Protoplasm of a cell located in the area surrounding the nucleus

cytoplasm

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They are long, thin and stringy proteins (mainly actin). Work with another organelle to form the structure that allows a cell to hold its shape, move itself, and move its organelles

microfilament

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A complex network of filaments and tubules with multiple functions including structural strength, cell signalling and transport, and cell motility.

cytoskeleton

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Involved in the synthesis of lipids which are used in the production of new cellular membrane. Not associated with ribosomes.

smooth endoplasmic reticulum

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briefly describe lysosome

contains acid hydrolasers, breaks down substances inside and outside of cell

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briefly describe golgi apparatus

made of saccules, forms glycoprotein carbohydrate side chains, packages proteins

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briefly describe ribosomes

translates genetic code for proteins, 2 subunits joined together with the smaller subunit reading mRNA and larger subunit joining amino acids to make polypeptides/proteins

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briefly describe rough endoplasmic reticulum

ribosomes attached, functions in synthesis of secretory protein

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briefly describe centrioles of centrosome

migrates to opposite poles during cell division, found near the nucleus

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briefly describe nuclear pore

associated with the endoplasmic reticulum that forms at the end of each cell division

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briefly describe chromatin

DNA/protein complex that forms chromosomes

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briefly describe nucleoplasm

protoplasm of the nucleus

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briefly describe nuclear envelope

composed of 2 phospholipid bilayers, similar to plasma membrane but has pores, vital to protein synthesis

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briefly describe nucleolus

round, vacuole-like and rich in RNA

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briefly describe nucleus

contains DNA and small organelles, coordinates the cell’s activities

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briefly describe protein

determines cell health and function, workhouse macromolecules, responsible for almost every part of cellular life

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briefly describe cell membrane

encloses cell contents and regulates passage of molecules across the cell

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what does phospholipid bilayer do

allows for selective permeability in and out of the cell

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briefly describe cristae

folded structures within mitochondria, allows for more space and therefore increased energy production, key for energy release in cellular respiration

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briefly describe mitochondria

generates ATP, membrane-bound but free in the cytoplasm

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briefly describe microtubules

composed of the protein tubulin, hollow, works with microfilaments to maintain cell shape/strength and move/transport organelles

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briefly describe cytoplasm

protoplasm of the cell (outside nucleus)

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briefly describe microfilament

proteins, works with microtubule to maintain cell shape/strength and move/transport organelles

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briefly describe function of cytoskeleton

many functions such as structural strength, cell signalling and transport, cell motility

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briefly describe smooth endoplasmic reticulum

involved in synthesis of lipids such as phospholipids and cholesterol

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which feature is NOT shared by all cells

DNA in nucleus

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how is DNA different in prokaryotes compared to eukaryotes

in prokaryotes the DNA is concentrated in nucleoid. In eukaryotes the DNA is in the double membrane bound nucleus

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what type of cells have a variety of membrane-bound organelles in the cytosol

eukaryotes

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whats genome

genetic material of an organism or virus

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whats a chromosome

cellular structure consisting of one DNA molecule and associated protein molecules

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(SUPER brief) what happens during prophase

chromosomes coil to shape

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(SUPER brief) what happens during metaphase

chromosomes align and attach

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(SUPER brief) what happens during anaphase

chromosomes divide and drag

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(SUPER brief) what happens during telophase

chromosomes uncoil and expand

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(SUPER brief) what happens during cytokinesis

chromosomes are separated

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meiosis or mitosis: Number of chromosome sets are conserved

mitosis

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meiosis or mitosis: Chromosome ‘sets’ are reduced from diploid to haploid

meiosis

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meiosis or mitosis: Produces daughter cells genetically identical to each other and parent cells

mitosis

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meiosis or mitosis: Each cell produced is unique from parent cells and each other

meiosis

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which is NOT a process unique to meiosis I

two diploid daughter cells produced

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the ____ number in humans is 46

diploid

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the ____ number in humans is 23

haploid

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what are cells that have 2 pairs of chromosomes and typically found throughout the body tissues called

germ cells

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what are the cells with one set of chromosomes found in the reproductive organs called

somatic cells

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during meiosis, chromosomes split into daughter cells randomly, making each gamete unique. this is called…

genetic diversity

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what phase of meiosis: homologous chromosomes pair up, crossing over occurs at chiasmata, spindle begins to form

prophase I

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what phase of meiosis: chromosomes line up, both chromatids of each homologue chromosome attached to kinetochore microtubules

metaphase I

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what phase of meiosis: two homologous chromosomes of each pair separate but sister chromatids still connected at centromere

anaphase I

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what phase of meiosis: each chromosome has two sister chromatids- one or both include regions of non-sister chromatid DNA

telophase I

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what phase of meiosis: two haploid daughter cells formed

cytokinesis

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what phase of meiosis: chromosomes positioned at metaphase plate, random alignment and separation of chromosomes (AKA independant assortment)

metaphase II

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what phase of meiosis: sister chromatids separate as proteins holding them break down, spindles shorten and move chromatids to opposite poles

anaphase II

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what phase of meiosis: nuclei form, chromosomes start decondensing

telophase II

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at what phase of meiosis do 4 genetically distinct daughter cells form

cytokinesis

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which pharyngeal arch is innervated by cranial nerve V and forms muscles of mastication

1st arch

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which pharyngeal arch is AKA mandibular arch

1st arch

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which pharyngeal arch forms Meckel’s cartilage

1st arch

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which pharyngeal arch is innervated by cranial nerve VII and forms muscles of mastication

2nd arch

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which pharyngeal arch is AKA hyoid arch

2nd arch

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which pharyngeal arch forms Reichert’s cartilage

2nd arch

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which pharyngeal arch is innervated by cranial nerve IX and forms stylopharyngeus muscle

3rd arch

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which pharyngeal arch is innervated by cranial nerve X and forms pharyngeal and laryngeal muscles and contributes to tongue

4th arch

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which pharyngeal arch is innervated by cranial nerve X and forms pharyngeal and laryngeal muscles

6th arch