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1 Cell Structure Chapter 7
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3 Cell Theory All organisms are composed of one or more cells. Cells are the smallest living units of all living organisms. Cells come from pre- existing cells.
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4 Prokaryote vs Eukaryote Cell Prokaryote – no nucleus - single loop of DNA - few organelles - bacteria Eukaryote – enclosed nucleus - DNA in chromosomes - many organelles - plants, animals
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5 Cell Size Most cells are relatively small because as size increases, volume increases much more rapidly. (surface area:volume) – longer diffusion time, less efficient
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6 Visualizing Cells Resolution - minimum distance two points can be apart and still be distinguished as two separate points – Compound microscopes - magnify in stages using multiple lenses – Transmission electron microscope - electrons transmitted through specimen – Scanning electron microscope - electrons beamed onto surface of the specimen
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7 Visualizing Cells
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10 Cell Organelles Cytoplasm – a jelly-like substance that supports the organelles inside cell membrane encloses the cell contents – phospholipid bilayer with embedded proteins Phospholipid Membrane proteins
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11 Nucleus Contains genetic material (DNA) Directs activities of the cell – Nucleolus - region of RNA synthesis (needed for making proteins in the cell) Surface of nucleus bound by two nuclear membrane – Nuclear pores – protein gatekeepers – Usually proteins go in and RNA goes out
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12 Nucleus
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13 Chromosomes DNA of eukaryotes is densely packed into chromosomes. Each chromosome contains approximately 1 metre of DNA (if stretched out) There are 46 chromosomes in EVERY cell of your body! The DNA from all of your cells in your body stretched end to end would go from the Earth to the Sun 100 times! There is approximately 0.7 kg (1 ½ lbs) of DNA in your body!
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14 Endoplasmic reticulum Serves as system of channels from the nucleus Rough ER is “rough” because of ribosomes attached (sites of protein synthesis) Smooth ER – lack ribosomes – contain embedded enzymes which speed up the synthesis of carbohydrate and lipid molecules
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16 Electron micrograph of smooth endoplasmic reticulum Rough endoplasmic reticulum with ribosomes
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17 Golgi Apparatus – collection of Golgi bodies collect, package, and distribute molecules synthesized at one location in the cell and utilized at another location
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18 Golgi apparatus Protein Proteins Transport vesicle Copyright © The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. Permission required for reproduction or display. The golgi apparatus sorts and repackages molecules into vesicles that then travel to the cell membrane to be expelled
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20 Lysosomes - membrane-bound vesicles containing digestive enzymes – from Golgi apparatus - The enzymes break down food particles and destroy old, worn-out cell parts
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21 Cytoplasm Phagocytosis Food vesicle Golgi apparatus Lysosomes Plasma membrane Digestion of phagocytized food particles or cells Endoplasmic reticulum Transport vesicle Old or damaged organelle Breakdown of old organelle Extracellular fluid Copyright © The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. Permission required for reproduction or display.
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22 Ribosomes – site of protein synthesis – assembled in nucleolus of cell
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24 Mitochondria - contain 2 membranes (exterior and interior membranes) - mitochondria convert glucose to usable energy for the cell (ATP)
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25 Mitochondria
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26 Mitochondria A. "Powerhouse of the cell" - cellular metabolism B. Structure- outer and inner membranes – lots of surface are for maximum efficiency mitochondria line the flagellum of this cell
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27 Chloroplasts - Chloroplasts are larger and more complex than mitochondria - they are ONLY found in plant cells - they have special pigment molecules called CHLOROPHYLL that absorb sunlight and convert it into GLUCOSE
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28 Cytoskeleton Network of protein fibers supporting cell shape and anchoring organelles – Actin filaments cell movement – Microtubules Hollow tubes Facilitate cell movement – Intermediate filaments Stable - don’t break down Actin Microtubules Intermediate filaments
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29 Cytoskeleton
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30 Plant Cells Central vacuole – often found in the center of a plant, and serves as a storage facility for water and other materials – It also provides some support for the cell because it is filled with water Cell wall - made of cellulose (long chains of glucose molecules)
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31 Plant Cell Small green chloroplasts can be seen inside each plant cell
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32 Plant cell
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33 Animal Cells Animal cells lack cell walls - these cells use a variety of proteins to provide support, strength, and resilience
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34 Animal cells The centriole - is found only in animal cells - it is located outside the nucleus and plays a role in cell division
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35 The centriole is cylindrical and attaches spindle fibres to help pull chromosomes apart during cell division Electron micrograph of 2 centrioles inside a cell
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37 CELLS Watch the following video clip and try to identify the organelles inside the cell!
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39 The Harvard Cell http://multimedia.mcb.harvard.edu/
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40 What type of cell is this? cork cells
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41 pollen grains
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42 bone cells – growth plate
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43 onion cells
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44 human red blood cells
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45 bacteria
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46 brain cells
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47 Neuromuscular junction – where nerve cells connect with muscle cells
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48 moss cells
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49 Sperm and egg - conception
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50 blood clot
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51 Hair cells in inner ear
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52 rods and cones – cells of retina
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53 tooth plaque – bacteria + food particles
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54 basal cell carcinoma – skin cancer
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55 brain cells
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56 normal red blood cell ---------- sickled red blood cell
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57 common cold virus
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58 human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)
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59 H1N1 virus (swine flu)
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