Cell Structure & Function
Cell Theory All living things are made up of cells. Cells are the smallest working units of all living things. All cells come from preexisting cells through cell division.
Definition of Cell A cell is the smallest unit that is capable of performing life functions.
Examples of Cells Amoeba Proteus Plant Stem Red Blood Cell Nerve Cell Bacteria
Two Types of Cells Prokaryotic Eukaryotic
Prokaryotic Do not have a nucleus
Eukaryotic Have a nucleus (DNA contained in nucleus) More complex that prokaryotes PlantAnimal
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“Typical” Plant Cell
Cell Parts Organelles
Surrounding the Cell
Cell Membrane Outer membrane of cell that controls movement in and out of the cell Double layer Found in animal cells
Cell Wall Most commonly found in plant cells & bacteria Supports & protects cells
Inside the Cell
Nucleus Directs cell activities (Capital) Contains genetic material – DNA (so it can reproduce). This is contained in things known as Chromosomes
Cytoplasm Gel-like mixture –This is the gelatin-like material where all the organelles are located. Surrounded by cell membrane/cell wall
Mitochondria These are the power houses of the cell. (Power Plant) –These are organelles that use oxygen to get energy from processing food. –This organelle provides the cell with the energy it needs to do its job
Ribosomes Each cell contains thousands. (Construction Workers) Make proteins (which is what the cell is made up of) –Found on Endoplasmic Reticulum & floating throughout the cell
Transport Systems in Cell
Endoplasmic Reticulum Moves materials around in cell. (Highway) Smooth type: lacks ribosomes Rough type (pictured): ribosomes embedded in surface
Golgi Bodies Protein 'packaging plant‘ Alters proteins into usable forms for the cell. (Post Office) Also moves materials within the cell Also moves materials out of the cell
Lysosome Breaks down and transports undigested material to cell membrane for removal. (Trash Removal)
Vacuoles Membrane-bound sacs for storage, digestion, and waste removal. (Storage) Contains water solution
Plant Cells Only
Central Vacuole Is a large Vacuole in the middle of the cell. Plants do not typically have more than one vacuole. Help plants maintain shape
Central Vacuole Is a large Vacuole in the middle of the cell. Plants do not typically have more than one vacuole. Help plants maintain shape
Chloroplast Usually found in plant cells Contains green chlorophyll Where photosynthesis takes place
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Questions 15.2 Section Questions 1-5 Draw, Color, and Label and Describe the function of a plant and an animal cell.