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Prokaryotic Cells
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Pro=Before
Karyon= Kernel (Bacteria) |
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Prokaryotic Cells
Kingdom _________ |
Monera
No true nucleus, Genetic material is in "nucleoid" region |
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Prokaryotic cells
No _______________ cells |
membrane
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Prokaryotic Cell structure
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Glycocalyx
Capsule (Slime layer): A layer of gelatinous material covering the cell. Composition varies with species: Plypeptides, polysaccharides, Glycoprotein |
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Glycocalyx Capsule (slime layer)
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1) adhesion-to surfaces
2)Osmotic barriers 3)Protect bacteria from Phagocytosis 4)Storage of nutrient |
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Flagella (pl) Flagellum (s)
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Locomotion/motility
(Know how to draw all forms) |
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Fimbriae and Pili (pl) Pilus (s)
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Small hair-like projections
1)Sexual conjugation-Pili form tubes for transfer of genetic material. 2) Surface adhesion 3) Bacteriophage receptors (Some viruses attach to pili) |
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Cell Wall
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1) Maintains the shape of the cell
2) Physcial Protection- 3) Enables the cell to escape rupture (lysis) in a hypotonic environment Lattice/Net like structure. consists of peptidoglycan |
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Gram + structure
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many layers of peptidoglycan. forms a thick ridged structure. contain teichoic acid.
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Gram - Structure
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Thin layer of peptidoglycan. Looser lattice (less rigid cell wall). High lipid content. No teichoic acid.
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Plasma membrane
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1) Regulates diffusion in and out of the cell
2)Contains active transport system 3)Site of enzymes involved in ATP production. |
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Fluid Mosaic Model
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Phospholipid bilayer
A "dynamic" arrangement of phospholipids and proteins |
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Chromatophores:
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Contain chlorophyll only found in photosynthetic bacteria.
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The nuclear material:
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1 chromosome (DNA) loose in the cytoplasm in the nucleoid region. Bacteria often contain small circular, double-stranded DNA molecules called plasmids.
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Ribosomes
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Granules scattered throughout the cytoplasm
Assemble amino acids into polypeptides (protein synthesis) |
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Cytoplamic inclusions:
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Accumulated stored materials
1) Metachromatic granules (Volutin) Stored form of phosphate 2)polysaccharide granules 3)lipid inclusions |
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magnetosomes:
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Inclusions of iron oxide. act like magnets. May protect cells from accumulation of hydrogen peroxide
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Endospores:
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Highly resistant structure. Produced by certain bacteria. All members of the family Bacillaceae Produce endospores.
E. g. Bacillus and Clostridium Resistance: -The most resistant of all living cells. Highly resistant to: -Desiccation (Dried out), heat and toxic chemicals. Low metabolic activity (dormant) Low water content. - Thick spore coat Heat resistant chemicals (calcium and dipicolinic acid) formation of endospores: Not a reproductive process. Vegetative cell forms a single spore. germinates to form one vegetative cell |
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Eukaryotic cells
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(Eu =Good Karyon= Kernal)
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eukaryotic Cell
Kingdoms |
Protista, plantae, fungi, animaila
True nucleus containing genetic material. contain membrane bound organells |
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Cystoskeleton:
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network of fibers that form a dynamic framework fo support and movement.
Microfilaments/Actin filaments Intermediate filaments |
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microtubules:
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Form: cilia, flagella and centrioles
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Organelles:
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Specialzed structures that perform specific functions. sequester reactions.
Many contain folded membranes (increase surface area) |
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Nucleus
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spherical or Oval
contains DNA |
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Nuclear Envelope/Membrane
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Double membrane perforated by pores. Maintains nuclear shape and regulates transport in and out of the nucleus.
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Nucleolus:
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One or more spherical bodies within the nuclear envelope.
Functions in the synthesis of ribosomal RNA |
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Endoplamic Reticulum (ER)
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Rough ER: Studded w/ ribosomes. site for synthesis of secretory proteins and membrane molecule
*Macromolecules* Smooth ER- Lack ribosomes synthesizes: Phospholipids, fats and steroids. *Macromolecules* |
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ribosomes:
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Formed of 2 subunits : 60S and 40S.
Free ribosomes: suspended in the cytoplasm Bound ribosomes: attached to ER sites of protein synthesis |
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Golgi Apparatus:
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Flattened sacs, stacked on one another. receive and Modify products from the ER. Packages products in vesicles; Transport, Secretory, and Storage.
LYSOSOMES: Membrane- enclosed sac of hydrolytic enzymes. function in phagocytosis, recycling cells own organic material Programed cell destruction. |
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Lysosomal storage disease:
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Lysosomes lack one of the hydrolytic enzymes
e.g Tay-sachs disease: Lacke enzyme to digest lipid. Excess lipid accumulates and damages brain cells |
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Mitochondria:
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"Power House of the Cell"
Inner membranes folds into cristae sites of cellular respiration (ATP production) |
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Plasma Membrane (Fluid Mosaic model)
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Semipermeable/ Selectively permeable. controls what enters and leaves the cell.
Maintains the cells "Homeostasis" (Homo=same Stasis= standing) Keeps the internal chemical composition within narrow limits. |
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transport
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The movement of materials across the plasma membrane.
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Passive Transport:
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Does not require (ATP Energy) from the cell.
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Simple Diffusion
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molecules move from an area of greater concentration to an area of lesser concentration.
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facilitated diffusion:
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A carrier protein combines with a specific substance and moves it across the membrane.
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Osmosis:
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The diffusion of water through a semi-permeable membrane.
Water moves from a higher to a lower concentration of water Water moves toward a region of higher solute (dissolved substance) concentration. |
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Osmoregulation
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the control of water balance
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isotonic
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iso- same
tonic-tension concentration of dissolved substances are the same inside and outside the cell. No net flow of water |
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hypertonic:
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Hyper-above
More solute concentration |
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Hypotonic
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Low solute conc.
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Plasmoptysis
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(osmotic lysis) Bursting of a cell in a hypotonic solution
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Plasmoptysis
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shrinkage of the cytoplasm due to loss of water in a hypertonic solution
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channel proteins:
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Portiens which form channels through the membrane allowing passage of certain molecules.
(Gated channels: some can act as "gates" that open and close) |
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Active Transport
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Can move substances against their concentration gradient.
Requires that the cell expend energy (ATP) e.g. Sodium-Potassium pump |
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Endocytosis
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1)Phagocytosis (cell eating)
2)Pinocytosis (cell drinking) 3) Receptor- Mediated Endocytosis (way most viruses enter human cells |
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Exocytosis
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Vacuole fuses w/ plasma membrane & expels contents from cell.
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Charles chamberland
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Porcelain filters used to filter (remove) bacteria
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Dmitri Ivanovsky
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Some filtrates remained infectious???
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Martinus Beijerinck
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"Contagium vivium fluidium" contagious living fluid
Later coined the name virus (meaning Poison or venom) Prior to 1930's: Lack of technology needed to : isolate, propagate, observe and analyze was not available. |
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Wendell Stanley
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Crystallized the first virus (TMV) Consisted of Protein and RNA
viruses first observed w/ and electron microscope |
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Mendels Particles:
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Gregor Mendel
Certain inherited traits seem to be passed from parent to offspring as discrete hereditary "particles" |
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Hershey and chase
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genetic material of some viruses was DNA
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General Characteristics and structure of viruses
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Contain a single type of nucleic acid, either DNA or RNA
Contain a protein coat (Capsid) around the nucleic Acid Consists of protein subunits called capsomeres Is Antigenic/Immunogenic (stimulates antibody production |
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some viruses have a/an
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envelope around the protein coat.
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Multiply inside living cells
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(viruses can't synthesize proteins or generate ATP
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Viruses take over
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the metabolic activity of host cells
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Important for clinical control:
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Difficult to disrupt viral replication w/out interfiering w/ host cell funciton
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virus size
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Most only seen w/ an electron microscope (20-1400 nm)
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virus Shapes
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helical/spiral
Icosahedral (20 sided polyhedron) Enveloped; complex |
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Environmental Effects on Viruses
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A. Heat: most are destroyed by > 60 degrees C
B. Cold: little effect (survive -76 degrees c over 1 yr c. Desiccation: Tolerated drying D.pH: tolerates pH ~5-9 E. Disinfectants: most are ineffective Alcohol can destroy lipid enveloped viruses |
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Oxidizing
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agents are most effective
e.g. Hyrogen peroxide, cholorine, iodine f. UV light damages nucleic acid |
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Classification: Based on:
(viruses) |
1) Type of nucleic acid (DNA or RNA)
2) Strategy for replication 3) Morphology |
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Cultivation of Viruses (reguires _________)
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Living cells
1)living animals and plants 2)embryonated eggs: Virus is injected into embryonic tissues and membranes 3)Tissue/Cell culture: Cells in solution that provides : nutrients, proper osmotic pressure, pH etc Primary cell and embryonic diploid cell lines: Grow for a short time in vitro Continuous/immortal cell lines: Can be maintained I virto indefinitely 4) Bacterial Culture |