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Exploring Cell Structure and Functions: An Insightful Journey into the World of Cells

Delve into the intricate world of cells - the smallest living units that form the basis of all organisms. Discover the history of cell discovery, cell theory principles, and the characteristics of different cell types. Unveil the essential components of a cell, from organelles to the plasma membrane, and understand the movement of molecules across the cell. Learn about the diverse functions of membranous organelles, such as the nucleus, endoplasmic reticulum, Golgi apparatus, lysosomes, and vacuoles. Explore the fascinating structures and roles of cilia, flagella, and centrioles in cellular motility and division. Gain insights into energy-producing organelles like mitochondria and chloroplasts. Join this educational journey to unlock the secrets of cellular biology.

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Exploring Cell Structure and Functions: An Insightful Journey into the World of Cells

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  1. Cell Structure and Function

  2. Agre and CellsIn The News Insert video clip Agre and Cells

  3. Cells • Smallest living unit • Most are microscopic

  4. Discovery of Cells • Robert Hooke (mid-1600s) • Observed sliver of cork • Saw “row of empty boxes” • Coined the term cell

  5. Cell theory • Theodor Schwann “ all living things are made of cells” • Rudolf Virchow “all cells from cells”

  6. Principles of Cell Theory • All living things are made of cells • Smallest living unit of structure and function of all organisms is the cell • All cells arise from preexisting cells

  7. Cell Size

  8. Cells Have Large Surface Area-to-Volume Ratio

  9. Characteristics of All Cells • A surrounding membrane • Protoplasm – cell contents in thick fluid • Organelles – structures for cell function • Control center with DNA

  10. Cell Types • Prokaryotic • Eukaryotic

  11. Prokaryotic Cells • First cell type on earth • Cell type of Bacteria and Archaea

  12. Prokaryotic Cells • No membrane bound nucleus • Nucleoid = region of DNA concentration • Organelles not bound by membranes

  13. Eukaryotic Cells • Nucleus bound by membrane • Include fungi, protists, plant, and animal cells • Possess many organelles Protozoan

  14. Representative Animal Cell

  15. Representative Plant Cell

  16. Organelles • Cellular machinery • Two general kinds • Derived from membranes • Bacteria-like organelles

  17. Bacteria-Like Organelles • Derived from symbiotic bacteria • Ancient association • Endosymbiotic theory • Evolution of modern cells from cells & symbiotic bacteria

  18. Plasma Membrane • Contains cell contents • Double layer of phospholipids & proteins

  19. Phospholipids • Polar • Hydrophylic head • Hydrophobic tail • Interacts with water

  20. Movement Across the Plasma Membrane • A few molecules move freely • Water, Carbon dioxide, Ammonia • Carrier proteins transport some molecules • Proteins embedded in lipid bilayer • Fluid mosaic model – describes fluid nature of a lipid bilayer with proteins

  21. Membrane Proteins • Channels or transporters • Move molecules in one direction • Receptors • Recognize certain chemicals

  22. Membrane Proteins • Glycoproteins • Identify cell type • Enzymes • Catalyze production of substances

  23. Cell Walls • Found in plants, fungi, & many protists • Surrounds plasma membrane

  24. Cell Wall Differences • Plants – mostly cellulose • Fungi – contain chitin

  25. Cytoplasm • Viscous fluid containing organelles • Interconnected filaments & fibers • Fluid = cytosol • Organelles

  26. Cytoskeleton • Filaments & fibers • Made of 3 fiber types • Microfilaments • Microtubules • Intermediate filaments

  27. A = actin, IF = intermediate filament, MT = microtubule

  28. Cilia & Flagella • Provide motility • Cilia • Short • Used to move substances outside human cells • Flagella • Whip-like extensions • Found on sperm cells

  29. Cilia & Flagella Structure • Bundles of microtubules • With plasma membrane

  30. Centrioles • Pairs of microtubular structures • Play a role in cell division

  31. Membranous Organelles • Functional components within cytoplasm • Bound by membranes

  32. Nucleus • Control center of cell • Double membrane • Contains • Chromosomes • Nucleolus

  33. Nuclear Envelope • Separates nucleus from rest of cell • Double membrane • Has pores

  34. DNA • Hereditary material • Chromosomes • DNA • Protiens • Form for cell division

  35. Nucleolus • Most cells have 2 or more • Directs synthesis of RNA • Forms ribosomes

  36. Endoplasmic Reticulum • Helps move substances within cells • Network of interconnected membranes • Two types • Rough endoplasmic reticulum • Smooth endoplasmic reticulum

  37. Rough Endoplasmic Reticulum • Ribosomes attached to surface • Manufacture protiens • Not all ribosomes attached to rough ER • May modify proteins from ribosomes

  38. Smooth Endoplasmic Reticulum • No attached ribosomes • Has enzymes that help build molecules • Carbohydrates • Lipids

  39. Golgi Apparatus • Involved in synthesis of plant cell wall • Packaging & shipping station of cell

  40. Golgi Apparatus Function • Molecules come in vesicles • Vesicles fuse with Golgi membrane • Molecules may be modified by Golgi

  41. Golgi Apparatus Function (Continued) • Molecules pinched-off in separate vesicle • Vesicle leaves Golgi apparatus • Vesicles may combine with plasma membrane to secrete contents

  42. Lysosomes • Contain digestive enzymes • Functions • Aid in cell renewal • Break down old cell parts • Digests invaders

  43. Vacuoles • Membrane bound storage sacs • Common in plants • Contents • Water • Food • wastes

  44. Bacteria-Like Organelles • Release & store energy • Types • Mitochondria • Chloroplasts

  45. Mitochondria • Have their own DNA • Bound by double membrane

  46. Mitochondria • Break down fuel molecules • Glucose • Fatty acids • Release energy • ATP

  47. Chloroplasts • Derived form photosynthetic bacteria • Energy capturing organelle

  48. Photosynthesis • Process of chloroplast • Makes cellular food – glucose

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