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Cell Structure & Function
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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.
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Definition of Cell A cell is the smallest unit that is capable of performing life functions.
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Examples of Cells Amoeba Proteus Plant Stem Bacteria Red Blood Cell
Nerve Cell
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Two Types of Cells Prokaryotic (no nucleus)…all are bacteria
Eukaryotic (has a nucleus)…plants, animals, fungi, and protists have these type of cells
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Prokaryotic Do not have structures surrounded by membranes
Few internal structures One-celled organisms, Bacteria
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Eukaryotic Contain organelles surrounded by membranes
Most living organisms Plant Animal
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“Typical” Animal Cell
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“Typical” Plant Cell
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Cell Parts Organelles
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Surrounding the Cell
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Cell Membrane Outer membrane of cell that controls movement in and out of the cell Double layer
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Cell Wall Most commonly found in plant cells & bacteria
Supports & protects cells Plant cell wall is made up of a tough carbohydrate called cellulose
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Inside the Cell
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Nucleus Directs cell activities
Separated from cytoplasm by nuclear membrane Contains genetic material (DNA) in long strands of chromatin
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Nuclear Membrane Surrounds nucleus Made of two layers
Openings allow material to enter and leave nucleus
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Chromosomes In nucleus Made of long strands of DNA
Contain genes-instructions for traits & characteristics
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Nucleolus Inside nucleus Contains RNA to build proteins
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Cytoplasm Gel-like mixture Surrounded by cell membrane
Consists of mostly water
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Endoplasmic Reticulum
Moves materials around in cell Smooth type: lacks ribosomes Rough type (pictured): ribosomes embedded in surface
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Ribosomes Each cell contains thousands Make proteins
Found on ER or floating throughout the cytoplasm
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Mitochondria Produces energy through chemical reactions – breaking down fats & carbohydrates Very active cells and tissue have many mitochondria Uses oxygen to release energy from glucose
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Golgi Bodies Protein 'packaging plant' Move materials within the cell
Move materials out of the cell
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Lysosome Digestive structure for proteins, fats, and carbohydrates
Transports undigested material to cell membrane for removal Cell breaks down if lysosome explodes
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Vacuoles Membrane-bound sacs for storage, digestion, and waste removal
Contains water solution Large vacuoles in plant cells help maintain shape
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Chloroplast Usually found in plant cells Contains green chlorophyll
Where photosynthesis takes place
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