Prokaryotic Cell
Simple cell structure without membrane-bound organelles
Eukaryotic Cell
Complex cell with membrane-bound organelles
Ribosomes
Organelles responsible for protein synthesis
Endoplasmic Reticulum
Membrane channels involved in protein synthesis and lipid synthesis
Golgi Complex
Stack of membrane sacs for protein modification and packaging
Lysosomes
Membrane-bound sacs with enzymes for digestion and cell processes
Vacuole
Membrane-bound sac for storage and support in plant cells
Mitochondria
Organelles that produce energy for the cell
Plasma Membrane
Cell membrane controlling what can cross into/out of the cell
Passive Transport
Movement of molecules across the cell membrane without energy
Active Transport
Movement of molecules across the cell membrane using energy
Endosymbiosis Hypothesis
Theory that explains the origin of eukaryotic cells from prokaryotic cells
Compartmentalization
Separation of cell functions into different organelles
Surface Area to Volume Ratios
Ratio affecting nutrient exchange efficiency in cells
Krebs cycle
Series of chemical reactions occurring in the matrix of mitochondria
mtDNA
Mitochondrial DNA found in mitochondria
Chloroplasts
Double-membrane organelles in plants conducting photosynthesis
Thylakoids
Pancake-shaped membranous sacs in chloroplasts
Stroma
Liquid surrounding the thylakoids in chloroplasts
Centrosome
Organelle in animal cells aiding in spindle fiber assembly
Amyloplasts
Organelles storing excess glucose as starch in plant cells
Peroxisome
Organelle oxidizing molecules and breaking down toxins
Nucleolus
Region in the nucleus where ribosomes are assembled
Cytoskeleton
Fibers providing cell shape and aiding in movement
Binary fission
Reproductive process of mitochondria and chloroplasts
Kleptoplasty
Process where a eukaryote retains functional chloroplasts from swallowed algae
Surface Area to Volume Ratio
Determines cell efficiency in waste elimination and nutrient absorption
Mitochondrial Cristae
Folds in inner membrane for increased surface area
Villi
Folds in the lining of the human intestine for nutrient absorption
Phospholipid Bilayer
Structure of plasma membrane with hydrophilic heads and hydrophobic tails
Glycoproteins
Modified proteins embedded in the plasma membrane
Glycolipids
Modified lipids embedded in the plasma membrane
Steroids
Lipids embedded in the plasma membrane
Membrane Proteins
Mobile proteins in the plasma membrane for various functions
Selective Permeability
Allows specific materials to cross the plasma membrane
Surface Area to Volume Ratio Formula
SA/V = 4πr² / 4/3πr³; impacts cell size and efficiency
Volume of a Sphere Formula
V = 4/3 πr^3; determines the cell's internal capacity
Surface Area of a Sphere Formula
SA = 4πr^2; determines the cell's external exchange capacity
Fluid Mosaic Model
Structure of the plasma membrane with mobile components
Glycolipid
Lipid molecule with attached carbohydrate chain
Peripheral Proteins
Proteins located on the surface of the membrane
Protein Channel
Protein facilitating the transport of molecules across the membrane
Cholesterol
Lipid molecule adjusting membrane fluidity
Glycoprotein
Protein with attached carbohydrate chain for cell recognition
Hydrophilic Head
Part of phospholipid attracted to water
Hydrophobic Tail
Part of phospholipid repelled by water
Pore
Opening in the membrane allowing passage of molecules
Integral Protein
Protein embedded in the membrane
Alpha Helix Protein
Protein structure with a helical shape
Facilitated Diffusion
Passive transport requiring membrane proteins for molecule movement
Membrane Potential
Difference in electric charge across a cell membrane
ATP
Energy currency of the cell
Endocytosis
Cellular process of engulfing molecules into vesicles
Exocytosis
Process of expelling molecules from a cell via vesicle fusion
Water Potential
Potential energy of water in a solution
Hypotonic Solution
Solution with lower solute concentration
Hypertonic Solution
Solution with higher solute concentration
Isotonic Solution
Solution with equal solute concentration
Solute Potential
Component of water potential due to solute concentration
Pressure Potential
Component of water potential due to pressure on the system
Negative Pressure Potential
Pressure potential created by sucking air through a straw
Positive pressure potential
Higher pressure potential environment
Water potential
Total potential energy of water in a system
Solute potential
Potential energy contributed by solute concentration
Ionization constant
Number of ions a solute forms in solution
R (pressure constant)
Constant in solute potential formula
Temperature (T)
Temperature of the solution in Kelvin
Distilled water
Reference solution with 0 solutes
Osmolarity
Total solute concentration in a solution
Paramecium regulation
Pumping out excess water to maintain internal solute concentration
Fish regulation
Drinking water to counteract water loss in a higher water potential environment
reverse osmosis
Pushing water through a membrane with energy
Tonicity
Amount of solute