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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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