AP Review

Chapter 7-8

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The nucleus is a double membrane

- DNA is organized w/ proteins into chromatin

Ribosome: organelles that carry out protein synthesis

Endoplasmic reticulum: manufactures membranes and performs many other biosynthetic functions

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The Golgi apparatus finishes, sorts, and ships cell products

Lysosomes are digestive compartments

Mitochondria: site of cellular respiration

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Most abundant lipids in membranes are phospholipids.

- phospholipids are amphipathic (head is hydrophilic, tail is hydrophobic )

Membranes are mosaics of structure and function

- proteins are embedded in the fluid matrix

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Passive transport involves diffusion across a membrane.

- Diffusion: the tendency for molecules of any substance to spread out into available space

- any substance will move down a [gradient]. [high] [low]

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Facilitated diffusion: passive transport of molecules through transport proteins

- each protein is specific for the solute it transports

Active transport: movement of molecules across a membrane against the gradient (uses ATP)

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In cotransport, a ATP powered pump can drive the transport of other solutes.1) active transport of a substance against a gradient2) cotransport through a protein w/ 2nd substance

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Exocitosis: the secretion of macromolecules by the fusion of vesicles with the plasma membrane

Endocytosis: the cell takes in macromolecules by forming new vesicles

Sample Questions

Describe the structure of the plasma membrane and the ways in which it permits interactions with the outside environment

Sample Questions

Compare and contrast the cellular characteristics of prokaryotes and eukaryotes