Exercise 3

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Section:________________________________
Date:__________________________________
Anatomy of the Composite Cell

1. Define the following terms:
a. organelle- _____________________________________________________________
b. cell- __________________________________________________________________
2. Although cells have differences that reflect their specific functions in the body, what
functions do they have in common?
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3. In the following diagram, label all parts provided with a leader line. Write your answers on
the corresponding spaces provided in the succeeding page.
1. _____________________________ 9. ______________________________
2. _____________________________ 10. _____________________________
3. _____________________________ 11. _____________________________
4. _____________________________ 12. _____________________________
5. _____________________________ 13. _____________________________
6. _____________________________ 14. _____________________________
7. _____________________________ 15. _____________________________
8. _____________________________ 16. _____________________________
4. Identify the following cell parts:

__________________________1. external boundary of cell; regulates flow of materials into and
out of the cell; site of cell signaling
__________________________2. contains digestive enzymes of many varieties; “suicide sac” of
the cell
__________________________3. scattered throughout the cell; major site of ATP synthesis
__________________________4. slender extensions of the plasma membrane that increase its
surface area
__________________________5. stored glycogen granules, crystals, pigments, and so on
__________________________6. membranous system consisting of flattened sacs and vesicles;
packages proteins for export
__________________________7. control center of the cell; necessary for cell division and cell
life
__________________________8. two rod-shaped bodies near the nucleus; direct formation of
the mitotic spindle
__________________________9. dense, darkly staining nuclear body; packaging site for
ribosomes
__________________________10. contractile elements of the cytoskeleton
__________________________11. membranous system; involved in intracellular transport of
proteins and synthesis of membrane lipids
__________________________12. attached to membrane systems or scattered in the
cytoplasm; synthesize proteins
__________________________13. threadlike structures in the nucleus; contain genetic
material (DNA)
__________________________14. site of free radical detoxification
Differences and Similarities in Cell Structure

5. For each of the following cell types, list (a) one important structural characteristic, and (b) the
function that the structure complements or ensures.
A. squamous epithelium
a. ____________________________________________________________________
b. ____________________________________________________________________
B. sperm
a. ____________________________________________________________________
b. ____________________________________________________________________
C. smooth muscle
a. ____________________________________________________________________
b. ____________________________________________________________________
D. red blood cell
a. ____________________________________________________________________
b. ____________________________________________________________________
6. What is the significance of the red blood cell being anucleate (without a nucleus)?
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Did it ever have a nucleus? __________ If so, when? _________________________________
7. Of the four cells (squamous epithelial cells, red blood cells, smooth muscle cells, and sperm)
which has the smallest diameter? _______________ Which is the longest? _________________
Cell Division: Mitosis and Cytokinesis
8. Identify the phases of mitosis in the following images. Write your answers below.
1. ___________________ 2. ___________________ 3. __________________

4. ___________________ 5. __________________ 6. __________________
9. What is the importance of mitotic cell division?

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10. Complete or respond to the following statements. Write only the number that corresponds
to your answer on the space provided.
1. Nucleus 3. Spindle 6. Skeletal & Cardiac Muscle Cells
2. Interphase 4. Centromeres 7. Cytoplasm
3. Neurons 5. Coiled/Condensed/Shortened 8. A binucleate or multinucleated cell
Division of the _____ is referred to as mitosis. Cytokinesis is division of the _____. The major
structural difference between chromatin and chromosomes is that the latter are _____.
Chromosomes attach to the spindle fibers by undivided structures called _____. If a cell
undergoes mitosis but not cytokinesis, the product is _____. The structure that acts as a
scaffolding for chromosomal attachment and movement is called the _____. _____ is the period
of cell life when the cell is not involved in division. Two cell populations in the body that do not
routinely undergo cell division are _____ and _____.
11. Using the key, categorize each of the events described below according to the phase in
which it occurs. Write only the letter of the correct answer.
Key: A. Anaphase B. Interphase C. Metaphase D. Prophase E. Telophase
____1. Chromatin coils and condenses, forming chromosomes.
____2. The chromosomes are V-shaped.
____3. The nuclear envelope re-forms.
____4. Chromosomes stop moving toward the poles.
____5. Chromosomes line up in the center of the cell.
____6. The nuclear envelope fragments.
____7. The mitotic spindle forms.
____8. DNA synthesis occurs.
____9. Centrioles replicate.
____10. Chromosomes first appear to be duplex structures.
____11. Chromosomal centromeres are attached to the kinetochore fibers.
____12. Cleavage furrow forms.
____13. The nuclear envelope(s) is absent.
12. What is the physical advantage of the chromatin coiling and condensing to form short
chromosomes at the onset of mitosis?
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Anatomy of the Composite Cell

4. Identify the following cell parts:

Differences and Similarities in Cell Structure

1. _________ 2. _ 3. __________

9. What is the importance of mitotic cell division?

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