BIOL 108 WORKSHEET 2

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BIOL 108 WORKSHEET 2 1. How does a cell illustrate the basic concepts of life? Be specific and use at least 3 characteristics of life. According to Dummies (n.d) “Cells make up the smallest level of a living organism such as yourself and other living things. The cellular level of an organism is where the metabolic processes occur that keep the organism alive. That is why the cell is called the fundamental unit of life. Cells are sacs of fluid surrounded by cell membranes . Inside the fluid float chemicals and organelles . An organism contains parts that are smaller than a cell, but the cell is the smallest part of the organism that retains characteristics of the entire organism. For example, a cell can take in fuel, convert it to energy, and eliminate wastes, just like the organism as a whole can” (para 1-2). 2. How does rough endoplasmic reticulum differ from smooth endoplasmic reticulum? “The main difference between these two terminologies is that the Smooth Endoplasmic Reticulum is known for stocking the lipids and proteins. It is not bounded by ribosomes. Whereas, the Rough Endoplasmic Reticulum is bounded by the ribosomes and also stores proteins” (toppr, N.d para 1). 3. If a cell’s lysosomes do not function properly, what would be the outcome? According to Children National “When lysosomes don’t work properly, these sugars and fats build up in the cell instead of being used or excreted” which leads to lysosomal storage disorder (N.A para 1). 4. What is the main difference between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells? “The primary distinction between these two types of organisms is that eukaryotic cells have a membrane-bound nucleus and prokaryotic cells do not. The nucleus is where eukaryotes store their genetic information. In prokaryotes, DNA is bundled together in the nucleoid region, but it is not
stored within a membrane-bound nucleus” (Cell Science from Technology Networks, N.D para 16) 5. Identify three components of the cytoskeleton. “The cytoskeleton of a cell is made up of microtubules, actin filaments, and intermediate filaments. These structures give the cell its shape and help organize the cell's parts” ( Natural Publishing Group, N.D para 11) 6. Explain the fluid-mosaic model of the plasma membrane. According to Khan Academy (n.d) “The fluid mosaic model describes the cell membrane as a tapestry of several types of molecules (phospholipids, cholesterols, and proteins) that are constantly moving. This movement helps the cell membrane maintain its role as a barrier between the inside and outside of the cell environments” (para 1). 7. In what specific way is osmosis different than diffusion? “Diffusion can occur in any mixture, including one that includes a semipermeable membrane, while osmosis always occurs across a semipermeable membrane. One big difference between osmosis and diffusion is that both solvent and solute particles are free to move in diffusion, but when we talk about osmosis, only the solvent molecules (water molecules) cross the membrane” (www.npsk12.com, n.d. Para 7-8). 8. What happens to red blood cells when they are placed in a hypertonic solution? “If you place an animal or a plant cell in a hypertonic solution, the cell shrinks, because it loses water (water moves from a higher concentration inside the cell to a lower concentration outside). So, if you get thirsty at the beach drinking seawater makes you even more dehydrated” (Byres, N.D para 9). 9. How does active transport differ from facilitated transport? According to Mader (2019) “during facilitated transport, a molecule is transported across the plasma membrane from the side of higher concentration to the side of lower concentration.
Whereas, during active transport, a molecule is moving from an area of lower concentration to one of higher concentration” (p.g 51-52). 10. Identify and describe 4 ways that substances leave or enter cells. ( 2 pts ) When I look online I found on Quizlet (n.d) the ways substance leaves and enters the body. They had six cards which were labeled passive transport, endocytosis, exocytosis, active transport, diffusion, and osmosis. According to Mader (2018) active transport is “Movement of a molecule across a plasma membrane from an area of lower concentration to one of higher concentration; uses a carrier protein and energy” (Mader, 2018, pg. G-1). Discussion is “Movement of molecules or ions from a region of higher to lower concentration; it requires no energy and stops when the distribution is equal” (Mader, 2018, pg. G-5). Quizlet (n.d) states endocytosis “transports large particles; brings into cell; transports energy. Exocytosis transports large particles; brings out of cell; transports energy” (card 5 and 6). Osmosis is the “Diffusion of water from an area of high concentration to low concentration through a selectively permeable membrane” (Mader, 2018, pg. G-11). Passive transport “moves particles through proteins; doesn't require energy; moves from high to low” (Quizlet, N.D, card 4). 11. For each process, indicate where it occurs in the cell and whether oxygen is required: glycolysis, citric acid cycle, and electron transport ( 2 pts ) 12. What is the function of the Golgi apparatus? According to Davis “the Golgi apparatus transports and modifies proteins in eukaryotic cells” (2021 para 1). 13. Identify the 4 main tissue types in the body. Midline Plus (n.d) states “There are 4 basic types of tissue: connective tissue, epithelial tissue, muscle tissue, and nervous tissue. Connective tissue supports other tissues and binds them together (bone, blood, and lymph tissues). Epithelial tissue provides a covering (skin, the linings of the various passages inside the
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