Cell Structure
What are the two major parts of a cell?
Nucleus and Cytoplasm
What is plasma comprised of?
fluid and cells inside the cirulation
WHAT ARE THE PRODUCTS OF PHOTOSYNTHESIS?
OXYGEN & SUGARS
What is the scientific name of the shape of DNA molecules?
a double helix
In what process is mRNA synthesized?
Transcription
How is the role of the nucleus in a cell similar to the captain of a sports team?
Nucleus is the control center of the cell just as the captain of the sports team controls and instructs the team
What is the interstitial compartment comprised of?
fluid surrounding all cells of the body
WHAT HAPPENS DURING PHOTOSYNTHESIS?
THE CELL USES THE ENERGY IN SUNLIGHT TO MAKE FOOD.
Which protein structure level has alpha helices and beta-pleated sheets?
Secondary
How many codons equal 1 amino acid?
3
What is the function of lysosomes?
Break down lipids, carbohydrates, and proteins into small usable molecules for the rest of the cell to use
What is the intrallular compartment?
fluid inside cells
HOW DOES PHOTOSYNTHESIS BENEFIT HETEROTROPHS?
IT CREATES FOOD THAT THEY CAN EAT.
What are two ways to denature a protein?
change in heat, change in pH
How many nucleotides equals 1 amino acid?
3
What type of cell contains chloroplasts?
Plant cell
What is the interstitial space seperated from the plasma by?
blood vessel wall
WHAT HAPPENS DURING RESPIRATION?
GLUCOSE IS BROKEN DOWN, RELEASING ENERGY.
Which protein organization level involves multiple polypeptides chains?
Quaternary
In what two places in the cell can translation occur?
In the nucleus, and the cytoplasm
What is the function of the mitochondria?
Convert chemical NRG stored in food into usable compounds that the cell can use
What are blood vessel walls impermeable to?
large proteins, cells and viruses
HOW ARE PHOTOSYNTHESIS AND RESPIRATION RELATED?
THEY HAVE OPPOSITE EQUATIONS
Name the 3 parts of a nucleotide?
sugar, phosphate and nitrogenous bases
What is the purpose for anti-codons?
To base pair with the codon on a strand of mRNA during translation