Cell Structure

The cell is filled with a fluid called cytoplasm; cells contain discrete membrane-enclosed structures called organelles that perform specific functions that support the life of the organism. The structure of the organelle is related to its function.  The nucleus contains the genetic materials (chromosomes), and it directs the cell activities, growth and division.  The mitochondrion contains enzymes that break down sugars and release chemical energy. One cell can contain hundreds of mitochondria.  The entire cell is surrounded by the plasma membrane that controls the flow of materials into and out of the cell.

Illustrate and describe in writing the structure and the function of the cell membrane, cytoplasm, mitochondria and nucleus in an animal cell.

Describe the basic structures of an animal cell, including the nucleus, cytoplasm, mitochondria and cell membrane, and how they function to support life.

Bacteria are single-celled organisms that differ from other single-celled organisms in that they do not have organelles such as a nucleus, mitochondrion or chloroplast.

Cells are diverse…but every cell has a cell membrane and cytoplasm

Cell membrane separates the cell from the external environment. composed of proteins and lipids allows some things in, not others

Cytoplasm The cytoplasm is a gel like substance that is inside the cell membrane. It stores the organelles, water, and the chemicals in it. Unlike Jell-O that you would compare cytoplasm to, cytoplasm is constantly moving around.

Two Kinds of Cells The cells of all prokaryotes and eukaryotes possess two basic features: a plasma membrane and cytoplasm. Cells of prokaryotes are simpler than those of eukaryotes. Prokaryotic cells lack a nucleus, while eukaryotic cells have a nucleus. Prokaryotic cells lack internal cellular bodies (organelles), while eukaryotic cells possess them.

Three Domains of Life Living things have evolved into three large clusters of closely related organisms, called "domains": Archaea, Bacteria, and Eukaryota.

Prokaryotes Archaea and Bacteria are small, relatively simple cells surrounded by a cell membrane and a cell wall, circular strand of DNA containing their genes.

Eukaryotes Eukaryotic cells are more complex than prokaryotes, DNA is linear and found within a nucleus. Have organelles

Organelles Eukaryote cells are a number of membrane- bound bodies called organelles (“little organs”) that provide a specialized function within the cell.

Organelles, contd. An organelle is a structure in the cytoplasm in the cell. All organelles have a membrane surrounding it. Some examples for organelles would be the Nucleus and Mitochondria, Some jobs that the organelles fulfill are transporting waste, breaking down food for the cell, and just being storage containers.

Nucleus Serves as the information and control center of the cell. Major functions: stores the cell's hereditary material, or DNA, coordinates the cell's activities The nucleus contains the genetic materials (chromosomes), and it directs the cell activities, growth and division.

Mitochondria Mitochondria may also be called the "powerhouse" of the cell. They are organelles that act like a digestive system that takes in nutrients, breaks them down, and creates energy for the cell. The process of creating cell energy is known as cellular respiration. Most of the chemical reactions involved in cellular respiration happen in the mitochondria.. The mitochondrion contains enzymes that break down sugars and release chemical energy. One cell can contain hundreds of mitochondria.

Introduction to the Archaea Life's extremists...  rift vents in the deep sea at temperatures well over 100 degrees Centigrade.  hot springs or in extremely alkaline or acid waters.  inside the digestive tracts of cows, termites, and marine life where they produce methane.  anoxic muds of marshes and at the bottom of the ocean, and even thrive in petroleum deposits deep underground. Archaea: Salt-Lovers, Methane-Makers, Thermophiles, and Other Archaeans

Introduction to the Bacteria  produce antibiotics such as streptomycin  live symbiotically in the guts of animals (including humans) or elsewhere in their bodies,  on the roots of certain plants, convert nitrogen into a usable form.  put the tang in yogurt and the sour in sourdough bread;  break down dead organic matter;  make up the base of the food web in many environments. BAD BACTERIA

Introduction to the Eukaryota Fungi, Protists, Plants, Animals...