Cytoplasm and Organelles
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What is the function of cytoplasm? | Acts as a medium for mechanical and chemical reactions. |
Describe rough endoplasmic reticulum (RER). | - A network of flattened membranous sacs (cisternae). - It extends from the nuclear membrane throughout the cytoplasm. - Contain ribosomes attached on the surface, sometimes stringed up by the mRNA (eg. polyribosomes/polysomes). |
What type of proteins does RER synthesize? | - Secretory proteins. - Integral membrane proteins. - Soluble proteins enclosed within the endomembrane system (ER, golgi, lysosomes). |
Describe cytoplasm. | - The cytoplasm is located outside the nucleus and enclosed within the plasma membrane. - It consists of the liquid cytosol and cellular organelles. |
Describe endoplasmic reticulum. | - A system of membrane-enclosed tubules and flattened sacs (cisternae). - It encloses a space that is separated from the cytosol. |
What are the types of endoplasmic reticulum? | Smooth endoplasmic reticulum (SER); Rough endoplasmic reticulum (RER). |
Explain how RER modifies newly synthesized proteins. | RER modifies newly synthesized proteins by: - having oligosaccharyltransferase add CHO from dolichol to the nascent proteins - then the molecular chaperone assists in the folding of the proteins |
What is the function of SER in liver cells? | - SER contains glucose-6-phosphatase which releases the glucose from glucose-6-phosphate to form a phosphate group and free glucose. - The free glucose then goes into the bloodstream. |
What is formed during the folding of proteins in the RER? | Disulfide bonds are fromes by disulfide isomerase. |
Describe smooth endoplasmic reticulum (SER). | - Made up of interconnected membranous tubules. - There is no ribosome attached to its surface. - Has specialized function depending on the cell type. |
Label the following structures according to the order shown: | 1. trans-Golgi network 2. Medial cisternae 3. cis-Golgi network |
What is the function of SER in endocrine cells of the gonad and adrenal cortex? | Synthesize steroid hormone. |
What is the function of SER in skeletal muscle cells? | - As SER contains a high concentration of calcium-binding proteins, it functions to regulate the release of calcium ions for muscle contraction. |
Describe the Golgi Apparatus. | Consists of flattened membrane-enclosed sacs (cisternae) arranged in a curved stack and vesicles. |
What are the functions of RER? | Synthesize proteins and modify newly synthesized proteins. |
What are the functions of SER? | - Synthesize lipid, phospholipids and steroids. - Perform detoxification in the liver. |
Explain what happens in trans-Golgi. | In trans-Golgi, proteins are segregated into different types of vesicles. |
What are the functions of Golgi apparatus? | - Processing: protein trimming, amino acids modification, glycosylation to produce membrane proteins, secretory and lysosomal proteins. - Synthesize complex polysaccharides (eg. mucopolysaccharide aka glycosaminoglycans). - Sort and pack proteins in vesicles to be sent to proper destinations. |
Describe lysosome. | - Small membrane-bound organelle (25nm–1µm). - The cell's digestive organelle. - Contains ~50 different types of hydrolytic enzymes to digest every type of biological macromolecules. - All enzymes are acid hydrolases –> pH 4.6 in the lysosomal compartment. - Has a high internal proton concentration (low pH) maintained by a proton pump at the membrane. - Has highly glycosylated integral proteins that serve as a protective lining. |
State 3 types of hydrolytic enzymes that can be found in lysosome. | (Any of these 3 that we learned in the slide) - Nuclease. - Protease. - Poly- and oligosaccarideases. - Spingolipid and lipid-hydrolyzing enzymes. -Phosphatases. |
What is A and B? | A: External material breakdown. B: Autophagy. |
Explain what happens in cis-Golgi. | In cis-Golgi, the proteins that need to be shipped back to the ER and those to be further processed in Golgi are sorted out. |
What are the functions of lysosome? | - Responsible for the breakdown of ingested external materials. - Responsible for organelle turnover (destruction of the cell's own organelles). This is also called autophagy. - Allow cells to continually renew itself by using digested products (eg. simple sugar, aa)—nutrients for reuse. |
Fill in the blanks for the following pathway: ER —> ________ —> ________ —> _________ | ER —> vesicles —> cis-Golgi —> trans-Golgi |
The deficiency of GM1 β-galactosidase causes __________ in which the patient suffers from _________ and death by the age of 2. | The deficiency of GM1 β-galactosidase causes GM1 Gangliosidosis in which the patient suffers from mental retardation and death by the age of 2. |
The deficiency of ___________ causes __________ in which the patient suffers from mental and motor retardation, and death. | The deficiency of hexosaminidases A causes Tay-Sachs in which the patient suffers from mental and motor retardation, and death. |
What is the role of mitochondria in apoptosis? | Mitochondria releases pro-apoptotic proteins including a group of cysteine proteases (caspases) that proteolytically dismantle most cellular structures. |
Describe the synthesis of the different types of protein by cytosolic ribosomes. | Different types of proteins synthesized: - Proteins destined to remain in the cytosol. - Peripheral proteins of the inner surface of the plasma membrane. - Proteins that are transported to the nucleus. - Proteins that are transported to the peroxisomes and mitochondria. |
The deficiency of ceramidase causes __________ in which the patient suffers from painful, deformed joints, ________, and death within a few years. | The deficiency of ceramidase causes Farber's lipogranulomatosis in which the patient suffers from painful, deformed joints, skin nodules, and death within a few years. |
State the following organelle: | Mitochondrion. |
State the function of mitochondrion. | Produce energy in the form of ATP. |
What is the site for Tricarboxylic Acid Cycle? | Matrix in the mitochondrion. |
What are the organelles classified in the endomembrane system? | - Endoplasmic reticulum (ER). - Golgi apparatus. - Endosomes. |
The mutation of mitochondrial DNA causes Leber's Hereditary Optic Neuropathy (LHON). Briefly describe the disease. | - Leber's Hereditary Optic Neuropathy (LHON) is an inherited form of vision loss. - Starts with clouding. |
What are the functions of the peroxisome? | Contains > 50 enzymes which are involved in diverse activities, which are: - Oxidation of the very-long-chain fatty acids (VLCFAs). - Synthesis plasmalogens phospholipids (nyelin sheath of axon in the brain). - Synthesis and degradation of hydrogen peroxide. |
What is the statement below referring to? "Tough, rope-like fibers extended across the cytoplasm" | Intermediate filaments. |
Describe microfilament. | Solid, thinner structure composed of the protein actin. |
Briefly describe the following organelle: | - Simple, membrane-bound organelle. - Contains a dense crystalline core of oxidative enzymes. |
What are the functions of the endomembrane system? | - Functions as the secretory or biosynthetic pathway: RER —> GA —> PM, Lysosome, secreted. - Allows a constitutive or regulated secretion. - Functions as the endocytic pathway: Lysosomes, endosomes. |
Describe microtubule. | Rigid tube composed of the protein tubulin. |
State the functions of the cytoskeleton. | - Provides structural support. - Serves as an internal framework for the positioning of various organelles. - Serves as the site for anchoring mRNA. - Serves as a highway network that directs intracellular movement. - The force-generating apparatus that moves cells from one place to another. - Cytoskeletal elements make up the apparatus for chromosome separation and cytokinesis during mitosis and meiosis. |
What are kinesin and dynein, and where are they found? | - Motor proteins. - Found on microtubules in the cytoskeleton. |
Briefly describe the endomembrane system. | Endomembrane system is a dynamic integrated network of shuttling materials. |