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Cell Parts and Functions. The Cell Theory. The cell theory states that: All living things are composed of one or more cells All cells come from pre-existing cells The cell is the functional unit of life. Why Cells Divide. Healing and Tissue Repair Growth Reproduction of Organisms.
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The Cell Theory The cell theory states that: • All living things are composed of one or more cells • All cells come from pre-existing cells • The cell is the functional unit of life
Why Cells Divide • Healing and Tissue Repair • Growth • Reproduction of Organisms
Common Structures • Organelles – smaller parts of the cell with specific functions
Nucleus Looks like: • A prominent sphere with a dark spot and squiggles inside Function: • Directs cell's activities
Nucleolus Looks like: • A dark spherical mass within the nucleus Function: • Site of ribosome assembly and storage of RNA
Chromatin Looks like: • Meshwork of fibers inside the nucleus Function: • Reproduction of traits
Cell membrane Looks like: • Two thin double lines with pores Function: • Separates the cell and its contents from the environment
Cell Wall Looks like: Double layer made of small fibers Function: Encloses plant cells
Cytoplasm Looks like: Clear jelly like material Function: Contains cell organelles and used for transport
Centriole Looks like: Small square like structures Function: Used in animal cell reproduction
Vacuole Looks like: Fluid filled sacs surrounded by membrane Function: Used for digestion
Chloroplast Looks like: Oval shape and gives plants green colour Function: Traps sun's energy to make sugar
Flagellum Looks like: Long hair like structure Function: Helps the cell move
Cilia Looks like: Hair like structures that cover cell Function: Helps cells move
Mitochondria Looks like: Large rod shaped organelles Function: Power house of the cell
Ribosomes Looks like: Spherical organelles attached to ER Function: Location of protein production
Endoplasmic Reticulum Looks like: A system of tubes and channels Function: Storage, separation, and transport of materials in cell
Golgi Apparatus Looks like: Closely stacked and flattened sacs found close to the nucleus and ER Function: Store proteins, enzymes, and carbs
Lysosomes Looks like: Spherical organelles located in cytoplasm Function: Merge with vacuoles to digest food particles