IB Biology 2 Cells 2.3 Eukaryotic Cells Jason de Nys All syllabus statements ©IBO 2007 All images CC or public domain or link to original material.

Draw and label a diagram of the ultrastructure of a liver cell as an example of an animal cell

2.3.2 Annotate the diagram from with the functions of each named structure. The bright blue stains are nuclei in HeLa cells. Read “The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks” for a fascinating story of the origin of HeLa cells The Nucleus contains the chromosomes which comprise most of the DNA in a cell - It is the largest organelle - It has a double layer membrane - mRNA, transcribed from the DNA in the nucleus, exits through pores more in 3.3, 3.4 and 7.1 and Some cells have multiple nuclei

The Cell membrane is the boundary of the cell. It acts as a “gatekeeper”, preventing the entry or exit of some molecules and facilitating the movement of others. It is a phospholipid bilayer It is permeable to oxygen and carbon dioxide It is impermeable to water and charged particles, they must enter through special proteins embedded in the membrane More in 2.4

Mitochondria in mammalian lung cells The Mitochondrion (pl. Mitochondria) The ‘power house’ of the cell Has a smooth outer membrane and a folded inner membrane Where aerobic respiration occurs in the cell More in 3.7 and 8.1 Remember: Where else do we see loops of DNA? How does the size of a mitochondrion compare with an average prokaryote? The implications of the answers to these questions are in Option D: Evolution

Rough Endoplasmic Reticulum Smooth Endoplasmic Reticulum Spot the difference?

The ‘spots’ are the difference! The Rough Endoplasmic Reticulum is peppered with ribosomes that give it the rough appearance It is where protein synthesis occurs more in 3.5 and 7.4

The (free) Ribosome, the molecular machine responsible for protein synthesis much, much more in 3.5 and 7.4 A ribosome on the sculpture “Waltz of the Polypeptides” at Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory

I shall name it……… The internal reticular apparatus!! Pretty catchy… no?* *Everybody thought that was a terrible name, so they called it the Golgi apparatus instead Camillo Golgi

The Golgi Apparatus is a flattened stack of membranes responsible for the packaging and delivery of proteins

Lysosomes are simple, membrane-bound organelles full of enzymes that digest engulfed bacteria and viruses and large molecules for recycling.

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2.3.3 Identify structures from in electron micrographs of liver cells. Rough Endoplasmic Reticulum Smooth Endoplasmic Reticulum Mitochondrion

2.3.4 Compare prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells Compare Give an account of similarities and differences between two (or more) items, referring to both (all) of them throughout Table modified from Click4BiologyClick4Biology

2.3.5 State three differences between plant and animal cells State: Give a specific name, value or other brief answer without explanation or calculation. V.

2.3.6 Outline two roles of extracellular components Outline: Give a brief account or summary. Got a banana? Bone cells have an extracellular matrix in the interstitial spaces (between the cells)of collagen and calcium phosphate; which together form the hard bone.

The other form of extracellular matrix is the basement membranes They exist in many tissue types as a form of support e.g. as the lining in blood vessels You may already know about the glomerulus in the kidney. A basement membrane is integral to ultrafiltration there. More in HL

As well as extracellular matrices in animals, plant have extracellular components…. Cell Walls They are made of cellulose and provide structure, support and protection. They maintain cell shape and prevent turgor pressure from rupturing the cell

Further information: A good introduction to what a cell is and the functions of organelles Three of the best sites for IB-specific Biology information. The top link takes you to the PPT by Stephen Taylor