Summary: Cell Biology

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  • How can a cell be defined?

    -is the essential building block of all life on earth;
    -has a limiting membrane (inside/outside compartments);
    -contains biomolecules (e.g. protein/RNA/DNA);
    -is an autonomous unit in performing a function;
    -can respond & adapt to stimuli;
    -can (often) reproduce itself.
  • Name the three groups a cell can belong to:

    1. Bacteria
    2. Archaea
    3. Eukaryotes
  • Name the three types of microscopy.

    -Light microscopy;
    -Fluorescence microscopy;
    -Electron microscopy. 
  • Name the advantages of EM over LM.

    -Superior resolution (up to 0.5 nm);
    -Visualize the whole cell, not only a fluorescent probe;
    -Huge magnification range (30x-300.000xL 104).
  • Name the disadvantages of EM compared to LM.

    -Requires fixation of cells (operates under vacuum);
    -Only small pieces of tissue can be imaged;
    -Time-consuming method. 
  • Name the prime function of the nucleus.

    It stores and transcribes DNA.
  • Name the prime function of the endoplasmic reticulum (ER).

    It plays a role in translation of RNA to protein and protein folding.
  • Name the prime function of mitochondria.

    It burns glucose to make ATP, the main source of energy.
  • Name the prime functions of the cytoplasm.

    It plays a role in:
    • Transport;
    • Protein synthesis;
    • Protein break down;
    • Signal transduction;
    • Membrane fusion;
    • Ionic homeostasis. 
  • Name the prime function of the cytoskeleton.

    It is important for the cell shape and transport inside the cell.
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