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Cell Structure and Function

Cell Structure and Function. Chapter 7 Biology. Cell. Cells are the basic unit of structure and functional unit of living things. English scientist named Robert Hooke made a simple microscope. He observed small, box-shaped structures, called cellulae (meaning small room). Cell Theory.

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Cell Structure and Function

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  1. Cell Structure and Function Chapter 7 Biology

  2. Cell • Cells are the basic unit of structure and functional unit of living things. • English scientist named Robert Hooke made a simple microscope. He observed small, box-shaped structures, called cellulae (meaning small room)

  3. Cell Theory • All living things are made of one or more cells. • Cells are the basic unit of structure and function in the organization of living things. • All cells come from pre-existing cells.

  4. Eukaryotic vs. Prokaryotic Cells • Eukaryotic cells contain DNA in the nucleus. Prokaryotic cells contain DNA in a concentrated region called the nucleoid.

  5. Basic Structure of every Organism • Based on 1 of 2 types of cells • Prokaryotic • ‘pro’ =before • ‘karyon’ = kernel • Eukaryotic • ‘eu’ = true • ‘karyon’ = kernel

  6. Basic Structure of every Organism • Based on 1 of 2 types of cells • Prokaryotic • Only exist in domains of Bacteria or Archaea • Eukaryotic • Protists, fungi, animals, and plants

  7. Eukaryotic Cell (plant)

  8. Eukaryotic Cell (animal)

  9. Prokaryotic Cell (Bacteria)

  10. Basic Common Feature of Both • Bound by selective barrier (plasma membrane) • Have cytosol (jellylike substance) • Where organelles and other components are found • Contain chromosomes • Carry genes in the form of DNA • Have ribosomes

  11. Different Features of Both • Location of DNA • Eukaryotes • Most DNA is in nucleus • Nucleus is bound by double membrane • “true kernel” • Prokaryotes • DNA is concentrated in region not membrane-enclosed • Nucleoid

  12. Different Features of Both • Cytoplasm • Eukaryotes • Region between the nucleus and plasma membrane • Contains a variety of organelles of specialized form and function • Prokaryotes • Interior of prokaryotic cell

  13. Different Features of Both • Organelles • Eukaryotes • Membrane- bound organelles are Present • Specialized form and function • Prokaryotes • Absence of organelles

  14. Different Features of Both • Size • Eukaryotes • Generally Larger than prokaryotes • Size relates to function • 10 – 100um in diameter • Metabolic requirements limit size practicality of cells • Prokaryotes • Smallest cells known • 1 – 5 um in diameter

  15. Plasma Membrane • Acts as a selective barrier • Allows sufficient passage of oxygen, nutrients, and wastes to service entire cell

  16. The Plasma Membrane • Plasma Membrane- a selective barrier (semipermeable) that allows passage of enough oxygen, nutrients, and wastes to and from the cell. • The plasma membrane is a lipid bilayer embedded with diverse proteins.

  17. Fluid Mosaic Model • Fluid Mosaic Model- membrane is a fluid structure with a “mosaic” of various proteins embedded in or attached to a phospholipid bilayer. (lipids and proteins are amphipathic)

  18. Nucleus: Information Central • Nucleus- contains cellular DNA which includes most of the genes in the cell. The nucleus is surrounded by the nuclear envelope.

  19. Nucleus: Information Central • Chromosomes- structures that carry genetic information (DNA). Each chromosome contains one long DNA molecule. • Each eukaryotic species has a distinct number of chromosomes. • Chromatin- the complex of DNA and protein making up chromosomes. • Nucleolus- helps synthesize rRNA (ribosomal RNA) and ribosomes.

  20. Ribosomes: Protein Factory • Ribosomes- made of rRNA and proteins- carry out protein synthesis. • Ribosomes exist as either free ribosomes (suspended in cytosol) or bound ribosomes (attached to the Rough ER or nuclear envelope)

  21. Endoplasmic Reticulum: Biological Factory • Endoplasmic Reticulum- consists of membranous tubules, and sacs, called cisternae. • Smooth ER- lacks ribosomes. Functions lipid synthesis, detoxification, and storing calcium ions. • Rough ER- has ribosomes on surface. Continuous with the nuclear envelope. Synthesizes glycoproteins and other secretory proteins.

  22. Golgi Apparatus: Shipping and Receiving • Golgi Apparatus- made of flattened membranous sacs called cisternae. Has 2 sides the cis face (receiving) and the trans face (shipping).

  23. Lysosomes: Digestive Compartments • Lysosome- contains hydrolytic enzymes used to digest molecules. • Phagocytosis- “cell eating”- lysosome digesting food • Autophagy- lysosome breaking down damaged organelles.

  24. Vacuoles: Storage Centers • Vacuole- functions vary depending on cell type. • Food Vacuole • Contractile Vacuole • Central Vacuole

  25. Mitochondria: Chemical Energy Supercenter • Mitochondria- site of cellular respiration. • Cellular Respiration- the process that uses O2 to generate ATP by extracting energy from sugars, fats, and other fuels.

  26. Chloroplast: Light Energy Capturer • Chloroplast- found in plants and algae- the site of photosynthesis. Contain the green pigment chlorophyll. • Is a member of the plastid family- a group of plant organelles.

  27. Peroxisomes: Oxidation • Peroxisomes- contain enzymes that remove hydrogen atoms and transfer them to oxygen, producing hydrogen peroxide (H2O2).

  28. Cytoskeleton • Cytoskeleton- a network of fibers extending throughout the cytoplasm- plays a major role in organizing the structure and activities of the cells. • Motor Proteins- allows for cell movement.

  29. Cytoskeleton • Microtubules- the thickest cytoskeletal fiber, provide a track that organelles with motor proteins can move along. Help separate chromosomes during mitosis. Form flagella and cilia. • Centrosome- region where microtubules are organized. Contains a pair of centrioles. Only in animal cells.

  30. Cytoskeleton • Microfilaments- the thinnest fiber. Actin and myosin filaments help muscle cells contract. Aide in pseudopodia movement by converting cytoplasm from a liquid to a gel. • Cytoplasmic Streaming- circular flow of cytoplasm within cells. Speeds distribution of cell materials.

  31. Cytoskeleton • Intermediate Filaments- more permanent fixtures, fix the position of organelles and shape of the cell. Include keratin proteins.

  32. Cell Wall • Cell Wall- extracellular structure of plant cells. Protects the cell, maintains its shape, and prevents excessive uptake of water. Holds the plant up against gravity. • Primary Cell Wall, Middle Lamella, Secondary Cell Wall • Plasmodesmata-perforations in the plant cell wall that allows cytoplasm to be continuous between neighboring plant cells.

  33. Passive Transport • Passive Transport- moves solute from high to low concentration. DOES NOT requires energy.

  34. Diffusion • Diffusion- movement of molecules of any substance until they spread out evenly in the available space. (equilibrium). • Diffusion is a spontaneous process, needing no energy input. • Rule of Diffusion: in the absence of a force, a substance will diffuse from high concentration to low concentration.

  35. Diffusion • A substance diffuses down its own concentration gradient, unaffected by the concentration of other substances. • Diffusion is a form of passive transport- movement that does not require the cell to use energy.

  36. Osmosis • Osmosis- the diffusion of water. Water diffuses from the region of lower solute concentration (higher water concentration) to the area of higher solute concentration (lower water concentration)- until equilibrium is reached.

  37. Osmosis • Tonicity- the ability of a surrounding solution to cause a cell to gain or lose water. • Hypertonic- concentration of solution is more than the cell. Cell will lose water, shrivel, and probably die. • Hypotonic- concentration of solution is less than the cell. Water will enter the cell and the cell will swell and lyse (burst). • Isotonic- concentration of solutions is the same on both sides of the membrane. No net movement of water = stable volume.

  38. Facilitated Diffusion • Facilitated Diffusion- passive transport aided by proteins. • Frequently involves polar molecules. • Ion Channels- channel proteins that transport ions down the concentration gradient. No energy required. • Gated Channels- open or close in response to a stimulus.

  39. Active Transport • Active Transport- moves solute from low to high concentration. Requires energy (usually ATP). Uses carrier proteins. • Active transport allows a cell to have an internal concentration different from its surroundings. • Sodium-Potassium Pump- an example of active transport that exchanges Na+ for K+ across the plasma membrane.

  40. Endocytosis/Exocytosis • Exocytosis- the secretion of large molecules by the fusion of vesicles with the plasma membrane. Requires energy. • Endocytosis- cell takes in molecules by forming new vesicles from the plasma membrane. • Phagocytosis- cell eating • Pinocytosis- cell drinking • Receptor-Mediated Endocytosis

  41. Endocytosis/Exocytosis

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