Structure and Function CELLS Structure and Function Cell = smallest unit of life
Cell Theory 1. Cells are the smallest unit of life. 2. All living things are made of cells. 3. All cells arise from other cells.
Turn to your neighbor…… Which of these 3 parts can you relate to the characteristics of life?
Two Major Cell Types Cell Type Prokaryotic Eukaryotic Example Bacteria Protists Fungi Plants Animals
Prokaryotic Cell
Features of Prokaryotic Cells All prokaryotic cells contain Structure Function Plasma Membrane Regulates flow of substances into and out of cell Nucleoid Cytoplasmic region containing genetic material Cytoplasm Cytosol: fluid Ribosomes Enzymes
Features of Prokaryotic Cells Other possible prokaryotic structures Structure Function Cell Wall Supports cell Maintains shape Capsule Protects from drying Protects against white blood cells Infolded Plasma Membranes Metabolism Cell division
Features of Prokaryotic Cells Other possible prokaryotic structures Structure Function Bacterial Flagellum Movement Plasmid Small circular DNA Replicates independently
Kingdoms that are Prokaryotic Archaea Eubacteria
Endosymbiosis Endosymbiotic Theory: Evidence: Mitochondria and chloroplasts were thought to have been free- living prokaryotic cells These structures were taken in by a eukaryotic cell, became useful to the cell metabolism and were retained as organelles Evidence: Both mitochondria and chloroplasts have: 70s ribosomes Own DNA Ability to reproduce independently from the cell Double membrane on outside Same size as prokaryotic cells
Functions of Eukaryotic Cell Features Structure Function Chloroplast (protists, plants) Photosynthesis: Uses light energy to produce organic molecules
Functions of Eukaryotic Cell Features Structure Function Mitochondrion Captures energy from organic molecules, producing ATP
Turn to your neighbor…… Compare the mitochondria to the chloroplast.
Eukaryotic Cell (protist, animal) Eukaryotic Cell
Discuss the differences between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells.
Eukaryotic Cell (plant) Eukaryotic Cell
Compare the animal cell to the plant cell.
Functions of Eukaryotic Cell Features Structure Function(s) Plasma Membrane 1. Regulates passage of materials into and out of cell 2. Cell-Cell Recognition
Functions of Eukaryotic Cell Features Structure Function(s) Cell Wall (protists, fungi, plants) Controls cell shape, protects, supports
Turn to your neighbor: Compare the structure of the cell membrane to the structure of the cell wall.
Functions of Eukaryotic Cell Features Structure Function(s) Nucleus Carrier of genetic material DNA + protein = chromatin 2. Governs cell activities 3. Directs cell reproduction Surrounded by Membrane = nuclear envelope Contains nucleolus—produces ribosomes which synthesize proteins
Functions of Eukaryotic Cell Features SER RER Functions of Eukaryotic Cell Features Structure Function(s) Rough Endoplasmic Reticulum (RER) Associated ribosomes produce proteins Prepares proteins for export Smooth Endoplasmic Reticulum (SER) Lipid Synthesis Drug detoxification Transport of proteins from RER
Functions of Eukaryotic Cell Features Structure Function(s) Golgi Apparatus Collects, modifies, packages and distributes proteins and lipids from ER
Turn to your neighbor…… Compare the function of the E.R. with the function of the Golgi.
Functions of Eukaryotic Cell Features Structure Function(s) Lysosome Contains digestive enzymes to digest food in protists or destroy aging organelles
Functions of Eukaryotic Cell Features Structure Function Centriole Gives rise to basal bodies that produce cilia or flagella
Functions of Eukaryotic Cell Features Structure Function(s) Vacuole Central vacuole (plants) stores waste, maintains turgidity. Contractile vacuole (protists) maintains water balance. Food vacuole (protists) fuses with lysosome for digestion.
Functions of Eukaryotic Cell Features Structure Function(s) Cilia and Flagella Move substances across cell surface in lungs, fallopian tubes Cell movement in sperm, protists
Exit Ticket What are similarities for a. eukaryotic and prokaryotic cells? b. animal and plant cells? 2. What are differences between
Kingdoms that are Eukaryotic Protists: Eukaryotic Some have cell walls, but some don’t Contain uni- and multicellular organisms Some are autotrophic and some are heterotrophic Only characteristic they have in common is they are all eukaryotic
Eukaryotic Kingdoms, cont. Fungi Contains mushrooms, yeast, mold and mildew Eukaryotic Have cell walls made of chitin Yeast are unicellular; all others are multicellular Heterotrophic – absorptive
Eukaryotic Kingdoms, cont. Plantae: Includes all the plants Eukaryotic Have cell walls made of cellulose Multicellular Autotrophic Contain chloroplasts
Eukaryotic Kingdoms, cont. Animalia: Eukaryotic No cell walls Multicellular Heterotrophic Only Kingdom with NO cell walls