Post on 13-Dec-2015
Cell Structure and Function
The “Discovery” of the Cell
• Robert Hooke – first to see and identify cork “cells.”
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The Cell Theory
Cell Theory:• All living things are
composed of cells.• Cells are the basic units of
structure and function in living things.
• New cells are produced from existing cells.
Schleiden
Schwann
Virchow
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Prokaryotes and Eukaryotes
• Nucleus – a membrane-enclosed structure that contains the cell’s genetic information, “control center”
• Prokaryotes – cells that do not contain nuclei. (Bacteria)
• Eukaryotes – cells that contain nuclei. (All other organisms)
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“Command Center” Organelles
• Nuclear membrane – surrounds and protects the nucleus
• Chromosomes – condensed string-like structure that forms from DNA , contains cell information
• Nucleolus – structure within the nucleus that makes ribosomes.
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Inside the Nucleus
Nuclear membrane
ChromosomesNucleolus
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The Nucleus
Protection & Support Organelles
• Organelles – structures in a cell that act like “little organs.”
• Cytoplasm – the gel-like fluid where the organelles “float.”
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Protection & Support Organelles
• Cytoskeleton – helps cell to maintain shape, move, and move organelles.
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The Cytoplasm
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Cell Boundaries
• Cell membrane – thin, flexible membrane that surrounds the cell. Controls what enters/leaves cell, provides support/protection.
• Cell walls – rigid layer around the membrane found only in bacteria, fungi and plants.
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Cell Membrane
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Energy Processing Organelles
• Chloroplasts – organelles that capture energy from sunlight and convert it into chemical energy
Photosynthesis– Found only in
plants.
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Chloroplasts
Chloroplast
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Energy Processing Organelles
• Mitochondria – organelle that converts chemical energy stored in food into compounds that are more convenient for the cell to use.– “Powerhouse of the Cell!”
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Mitochondria
Mitochondria
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The Mitochondria
Manufacturing Organelles
• Ribosomes – made of RNA and protein. Make Proteins!
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Ribosomes
Ribosome
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Transport Organelles
• Endoplasmic reticulum – internal membrane system of the cell.
– Lipids, proteins, and other products are made here.
– Rough ER – has ribosomes– Smooth ER – no ribosomes
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Endoplasmic Reticulum (ER)
Rough ER with ribosomes
Smooth ERno ribosomes
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Endoplasmic Reticulum
Processing Organelles
• Golgi Body – modifies, sorts, and packages proteins.
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Golgi Body
Golgi Body
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The Golgi Body
Storage Organelles
• Vacuoles – store materials.
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Vacuoles
Vacuoles
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Specialized Plant Organelles
Recycling Organelles
• Lysosomes – small organelles filled with enzymes.– Digest molecules to be used by
the cell.
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Lysosomes
Organization in Multicellular Organisms
Tissues
Organs
Organ System
Organism
Cells
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