L1.3 - Cell Structures Note Package

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Cell Biology

L1.3 - Cell Biology Note Package


Cell Theory
• The microscope was developed in the 1600s and allowed us to see cells
• The word “cell” was coined by Robert Hooke in 1665
• Cell theory grew out of cell research and has three main points:
1.
2.
3.
• All cells have three common characteristics:
1.
2.
3.
• There are two types of cells:
• Both of these types of cells contain organelles (small organs)
Cell Size
• Although some cells are very large, most body cells are very small and can only be observed
through a microscope.
• Cells are small for a reason and their size is

• A cell must be large enough to carry out

BUT
• small enough to have sufficient surface area to supply its volume with

Prokaryotic Cells
• are both referred to as prokaryotes
• Their defining feature is that they
• They are
• They are the , and very versatile

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Cell Biology
Prokaryotic Cells: Shapes
´ Bacteria are found in three main shapes:

1. . 2. .. 3. .

´ E. coli ´ Gonorrhea ´ Chlamydia


´ Tetanus ´ Meningitis ´ Lyme disease
´ Anthrax ´ Streptococcus
Prokaryotic Cells: Basic Bacteria Structure
Function of:
• - attachment
• - contains strands of DNA
• – protein synthesis
• - locomotion
• - outer layer, protection
• - maintains shape, protection
• - surrounds cytoplasm
• - contains accessory DNA
• -surrounds and suspends all other organelles

Eukaryotic Cells
• Characterized by have
• Includes protists, plants, animals and fungi
• Eukaryotic cells have more numerous and complex organelles than do prokaryotic cells
• Many of the eukaryotic organelles are

Prokaryotes Eukaryotes

Size 2-8 um 20-80 um


Nucleus None Yes

DNA location In the cytoplasm In Nucleus

Cell Wall Non-cellulose Plants only, cellulose


Presence of Few, non- Many, complex, most
Organelles membranous membrane bound
Mobility Yes Only sperm, unicellular
protists
Examples Bacteria & Plants, Animals, Protists,
Archaebacteria Fungi

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Cell Biology
• - contains DNA
• - makes ribosomes
• - makes proteins
• - converts sugar to ATP (energy)

o Rough ER makes proteins
o Smooth ER makes lipids

o Packages and processes proteins and


lipids by converting them into
glycoproteins and glycolipids
o Makes vesicles
• - storage or
transport of substances

• - digest waste

• - surrounds and
suspends all other organelles

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Cell Biology
Eukaryotic Cells: Plant Cell Basic Structure

• - water storage and structural support


• - photosynthesis
• - provides strength and protection
• Mitochondria
• Cell Membrane
• Cytoplasm
• Endoplasmic reticulum (rough and smooth)
• Nucleolus
• Ribosomes

Comparison of Cells
Prokaryotes Plant Cells (are Eukaryotic) Animal Cells (are Eukaryotic)
• Always contains a cell wall • DNA as genetic material • DNA as genetic material
• Contain ribosomes • Contain • Contain
• Single celled • Ribosomes • Ribosomes
• DNA as genetic material • Mitochondria • Mitochondria
• Don’t have membrane • Plasma membrane • Cilia/Flagella
bound organelles • Vacuole • Lysosomes
• Nucleus • Plasma membrane
• Golgi • Vacuole
• Chloroplasts • Centrioles
• Large Vacuoles • Nucleus
• Cell Wall • Golgi

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