Biology 2404  A&P Basics                Cells                Review Sheet              Dr. Weis

1. Define cell and cytology

2. Name the three (3) major parts of the cell and their general function.

3. Regarding the protoplasm :

                        a. give the composition and function of nucleoplasm

                        b. give the composition and function of cytoplasm

4. Regarding organelles :

                        a. Name 2 nonmembranous organelles, their structure & function.

                        b. Name 4 membranous organelles, their structure and function.

5. Regarding the plasma (cell) membrane :

                        give the structure and function

                        name two specializations of this membrane

                        name and define the 4 passive transport mechanisms

                        name and define the 4 active transport mechanisms

                        give the function of proteins and cholesterol in the cell membrane

6. Know the body fluid compartments and subcompartments and define selective permeability

7. Define solution, solvent, and solute

8. Explain the difference between isotonic, hypertonic, and hypotonic solutions.

8. Regarding the nucleus :

                        a. give the structure and function

                        b. define DNA, RNA, nucleolus, gene, chromatin, chromosome

                        c. explain DNA structure and replication

                        d. explain RNA structure and Protein Synthesis steps

9. Regarding the cell cycle :

            a. definition of Interphase

            b. explain cell division in terms of nuclear and cytoplasmic events

            c. explain difference between mitosis and meiosis

            d. explain differentiation, repair, replacement, aging, & programmed cell death

10. Regarding embryology  related terms, define the following :

Zygote,  Blastomeres, Blastula, and Gastrulation

 

11. Regarding cellular respiration types,  define the following processes

                        a. Anaerobic : fermentation, glycolysis

                        b. Aerobic : Krebs cycle and oxidative phosphorylation