Textbook Question
Which cell would be best for studying lysosomes?
a. Muscle cell
b. Nerve cell
c. Bacterial cell
d. Phagocytic white blood cell
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Ch. 6 - A Tour of the Cell
Urry11th EditionCampbell BiologyISBN: 9789357423311
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Table of contents
- Ch. 1 - Evolution, the Themes of Biology, and Scientific Inquiry8
- Ch. 2 - The Chemical Context of Life8
- Ch. 3 - Water and Life6
- Ch. 4 - Carbon and the Molecular Diversity of Life9
- Ch. 5 - The Structure and Function of Large Biological Molecules9
- Ch. 6 - A Tour of the Cell6
- Ch. 7 - Membrane Structure and Function6
- Ch. 8 - An Introduction to Metabolism6
- Ch. 9 - Cellular Respiration and Fermentation10
- Ch. 10 - Photosynthesis7
- Ch. 11 - Cell Communication7
- Ch. 12 - The Cell Cycle10
- Ch. 13 - Meiosis and Sexual Life Cycles10
- Ch. 14 - Mendel and the Gene Idea14
- Ch, 15 - The Chromosomal Basis of Inheritance7
- Ch. 16 - The Molecular Basis of Inheritance9
- Ch. 17 - Gene Expression: From Gene to Protein9
- Ch. 18 - Regulation of Gene Expression10
- Ch. 19 - Viruses6
- Ch. 20 - DNA Tools and Biotechnology8
- Ch. 21 - Genomes and Their Evolution8
- Ch. 22 - Descent with Modification: A Darwininan View of Life6
- Ch. 23 - The Evolution of Populations5
- Ch. 24 - The Origin of Species6
- Ch. 25 - The History of Life on Earth6
- Ch. 26 - Phylogeny and the Tree of Life7
- Ch. 27 - Bacteria and Archaea8
- Ch. 28 - Protists7
- Ch. 29 - Plant Diversity I: How Plants Colonized Land7
- Ch. 30 - Plant Diversity II: The Evolution of Seed Plants7
- Ch. 31 - Fungi5
- Ch. 32 - An Overview of Animal Diversity4
- Ch. 33 - An introduction to Invertebrates6
- Ch. 34 - The Origin and Evolution of Vertebrates7
- Ch. 35 - Vascular Plant Structure, Growth, and Development8
- Ch. 36 - Resource Acquisition and Transport in Vascular Plants8
- Ch. 37 - Soil and Plant Nutrition10
- Ch. 38 - Angiosperm Reproduction and Biotechnology8
- Ch. 39 - Plant Responses to Internal and External Signals8
- Ch. 40 - Basic Principles of Animal Form and Function8
- Ch. 41 - Animal Nutrition7
- Ch. 42 - Circulation and Gas Exchange7
- Ch. 43 - The Immune System6
- Ch. 44 - Osmoregulation and Excretion6
- Ch. 45 - Hormones and the Endocrine System8
- Ch. 46 - Animal Reproduction8
- Ch. 47 - Animal Development8
- Ch. 48 - Neurons, Synapses, and Signaling6
- Ch. 49 - Nervous Systems8
- Ch. 50 - Sensory and Motor Mechanisms5
- Ch. 51 Animal Behavior6
- Ch. 52 - An Introduction to Ecology and the Biosphere7
- Ch. 53 - Population Ecology10
- Ch. 54 - Community Ecology9
- Ch. 55 - Ecosystems and Restoration Ecology8
- Ch. 56 - Conservation Biology and Global Change6
Chapter 6, Problem 4
Cyanide binds to at least one molecule involved in producing ATP. If a cell is exposed to cyanide, most of the cyanide will be found within the
a. Mitochondria.
b. Ribosomes.
c. Peroxisomes.
d. Lysosomes.
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Understand the role of mitochondria in ATP production: Mitochondria are known as the powerhouse of the cell because they are the primary site of ATP production through cellular respiration.
Identify the process of ATP production: ATP is produced mainly through oxidative phosphorylation, which occurs in the inner membrane of the mitochondria.
Recognize the effect of cyanide: Cyanide inhibits cytochrome c oxidase, a key enzyme in the electron transport chain located in the mitochondria, preventing ATP production.
Consider the location of cyanide action: Since cyanide targets the electron transport chain, it will primarily affect the mitochondria where this chain is located.
Conclude the location of cyanide accumulation: Given its action on the electron transport chain, cyanide will be found in the mitochondria, where it disrupts ATP synthesis.
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Key Concepts
Here are the essential concepts you must grasp in order to answer the question correctly.
ATP Production
ATP, or adenosine triphosphate, is the primary energy carrier in cells. It is produced mainly in the mitochondria through cellular respiration, which includes glycolysis, the citric acid cycle, and oxidative phosphorylation. Understanding ATP production is crucial because cyanide disrupts this process, affecting energy availability in cells.
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Mitochondria Function
Mitochondria are organelles known as the powerhouses of the cell, where most ATP is generated. They host the electron transport chain, a series of complexes that facilitate oxidative phosphorylation. Cyanide targets this chain, inhibiting ATP synthesis, which explains why cyanide accumulates in mitochondria.
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Cyanide Toxicity
Cyanide is a potent inhibitor of cytochrome c oxidase, a key enzyme in the electron transport chain within mitochondria. By binding to this enzyme, cyanide prevents the transfer of electrons, halting ATP production and leading to cellular energy failure. This mechanism highlights why cyanide exposure primarily affects mitochondrial function.
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Related Practice
Textbook Question
Which of the following is present in a prokaryotic cell?
a. Mitochondrion
b. Ribosome
c. Nuclear envelope
d. Chloroplast
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Textbook Question
Which structure is not part of the endomembrane system?
a. Nuclear envelope
b. Chloroplast
c. Golgi apparatus
d. Plasma membrane
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Textbook Question
Which structure is common to plant and animal cells?
a. Chloroplast
b. Central vacuole
c. Mitochondrion
d. Centriole
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Textbook Question
From memory, draw two eukaryotic cells. Label the structures listed here and show any physical connections between the internal structures of each cell: nucleus, rough ER, smooth ER, mitochondrion, centrosome, chloroplast, vacuole, lysosome, microtubule, cell wall, ECM, microfilament, Golgi apparatus, intermediate filament, plasma membrane, peroxisome, ribosome, nucleolus, nuclear pore, vesicle, flagellum, microvilli, plasmodesma.
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