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Cells. The Building Blocks of Life. Cells. Cell : The smallest unit of an organism that can carry on life functions. They are organized, grow, reproduce, use energy, and respond to stimuli. Muscle cells. Blood cells. Nerve cells. I. History of Cells.
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Cells The Building Blocks of Life
Cells • Cell: The smallest unit of an organism that can carry on life functions. • They are organized, grow, reproduce, use energy, and respond to stimuli. Muscle cells Blood cells Nerve cells
Robert Hooke was the first to see and name cells in 1665. A thin slice of cork showing cells
10 years later in 1675, Anton van Leeuwenhoek was the first to observe living cells (bacteria and protozoa) Microscope he invented
Timeline of Cell Discoveries 1833 nucleus observed 1665 cells named Today 1600 1700 1800 1900 1675 bacteria observed 1950s DNA described Why did it take so long to make these discoveries?
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II. Cell Theory A collection of ideas that forms the foundation for all biology. Equivalent to the Theory of Gravity (Physics), Atomic Theory (Chemistry), and Theory of Evolution (Evolutionary Biology)
2. Cells are the basic units of structure and function in living things. (The building blocks of life)
3. Living cells only come from other living cells. http://ed.ted.com/lessons/the-wacky-history-of-cell-theory
Prokaryotic-cells that have no membrane (“skin”) bound nucleus • DNA floats freely inside the cell • Seen in the Monera Kingdom (bacteria)
Eukaryotic-cells with membrane (“skin”) bound nucleus • Seen in the protist, fungi, plant, and animal kingdoms
“Nucleus” • New-clee-us NOT • new-cue-lus • “nu-cue-ler bombs”
Which cell is which? Prokaryotic or Eukaryotic?
Some organisms are only one cell big. (unicellular) diatoms paramecium protozoa
Some organisms are made of millions or billions of cells working together. (multicellular)
In a single celled organism, the cell has to do all of the life characteristics by itself. Eating (using energy) Division (reproduction)
In a multicellular organism, each cell is assigned a specific job. Together, they make the organism complete. Blood, nerve, and muscle cells working together make our heart complete.
http://www.teachersdomain.org/resource/tdc02.sci.life.stru.singlecell/http://www.teachersdomain.org/resource/tdc02.sci.life.stru.singlecell/ The 5 Kingdoms and their Cell Types X X X X X X X X X X X
Within each cell, there are small structures that help the cell do its job, they are called organelles. (tiny organ)
Cell Membrane: Protective outer covering for plant and animal cells. It controls what moves into and out of the cell. (revolving door)
Cytoplasm: Supportive, gelatin-like structure found inside plant and animal cells. Helps maintain cell shape. (jell-o)
Nucleus: Directs all cell activities in plant and animal cells. It also holds a copy of the chromosomes for the organism. (coach)
Chromosomes: Found inside the nucleus, they contain the DNA which holds all of your hereditary information. (play-book)
Nucleolus: Found inside the nucleus, it manufactures ribosomes. (ribosome factory)
Endoplasmic Reticulum (ER): Helps transport materials around the cell. (hallway)
Golgi Apparatus/Bodies: Sorts, packages, and mails proteins around the cell. (post office)
Lysosomes: Contains digestive enzymes (acids) to help break down food, wastes, and worn out cell parts. (recycler)
Mitochondria: breaks down food into energy for the organism. (batteries)
Which type of cell would have more mitochondria? Why? • Muscle cells or fat cells?
Vacuole: Storage containers for food, water, or waste. Plant cells have one large vacuole. (lunchbox)
Cell Wall: Outermost covering of a plant cell. Provides protection and support for the plant. (brick wall)