1. Cell Structure and Function
Chapter 3
Cell Structure and Function

2. 3.1: Cell Theory
KEY CONCEPT: Cells are the Basic unit of life.

3. The cell theory grew out of the work of many scientists and improvements in the microscope.
Many scientists contributed to the cell theory.
More was learned about cells as microscopes improved.
The cell theory is a unifying concept of biology.

4. Many scientists contributed to the cell theory.
1665
Identified and named cells
1674
Observed living cells; could see greater detail due to better lenses
1838
Noted that plants are made of cells
1839
Concluded that all living things are made of cells
1855
Proposed that all cells come from other cells

5. Early studies led to the development of the cell theory.
The Cell Theory has three principles:
All organisms are made of cells.
All existing cells are produced by other living cells.
The cell is the most basic unit of life.

6. All cells share certain characteristics. Cells tend to be microscopic.
Prokaryotic cells lack a nucleus and most internal structures of eukaryotic cells.
All cells share certain characteristics.
Cells tend to be microscopic.
All cells are enclosed by a membrane.
cell membrane
Bacterium (colored SEM; magnification 8800x)
cytoplasm

7. All cells share certain characteristics.
Prokaryotic cells lack a nucleus and most internal structures of eukaryotic cells.
All cells share certain characteristics.
All cells are filled with cytoplasm: jellylike substance that surrounds all organelles
Organelle: small part of a cell that carries out
a specific job in a cell.
cell membrane
Bacterium (colored SEM; magnification 8800x)
Cytoplasm

8. There are two cell types:
Eukaryotic cells have a nucleus and membrane-bound organelles.
Prokaryotic cells do not have a nucleus and membrane- bound organelles.
nucleus
organelles
cell membrane
cytoplasm

9. 1. Which invention played the biggest role in the discovery of cells by early scientists? A. telescope B. lens C. eyeglasses D. microscope

10. 2. The cell theory states that all organisms are made of cells; cells are the most basic unit of life; and A. all existing cells spontaneously form B. all cells are eukaryotic C. all existing cells are produced by other living cells. D. All cells have a nucleus

11. 3. Which of the following is a major principle upon which cell theory is based? a. All cells form by free-cell formation. b. All cells have DNA. c. All organisms are made of cells. d. All cells are eukaryotic.

12. 4. What is the term for the jellylike substance that is contained inside the cell membrane? A. Cytoplasm B. DNA C. Organelle D. Nucleus

13. 5. Unlike a eukaryotic cell, a prokaryotic cell does not have A. DNA B
5. Unlike a eukaryotic cell, a prokaryotic cell does not have A. DNA B. a cell membrane C. cytoplasm D. a nucleus

14. 6. Specialized structures that work together inside a cell are called A. organelles B. prokaryotes C. eukaryotes D. nuclei

15. 3.2: Cell Organelles
KEY CONCEPT Eukaryotic cells share many similarities.

17. Cells have an internal structure. The cytoskeleton has many functions.
supports and shapes cell
helps position and transport organelles
provides strength
assists in cell division
aids in cell movement

18. Several organelles are involved in making and processing proteins.
The nucleus stores and protects DNA.
Direct all the activities of the cell

19. The nucleus is enclosed in a double membrane – nuclear envelope.
Has tiny holes (pores).
Pores allow molecules to move between nucleus and cytoplasm.

20. The nucleus contains the nucleolus.
Region where ribosomes are assembled.
Ribosomes are essential for making proteins.

21. The endoplasmic reticulum (ER) is a network of thin, folded membranes that helps in production of proteins and other molecules.

22. There are two types of ER:
rough endoplasmic reticulum:
has ribososmes attached
looks bumpy
- makes proteins rough ER – (has ribosomes)

23. There are two types of ER:
Smooth endoplasmic reticulum:
no ribosomes attached
- makes lipids
- breaks down drugs and alcohol
Smooth ER
(no ribosomes)

24. Ribosomes make proteins by linking amino acids. Found in two areas:
- 1. on surface of the rough ER
- make membrane proteins

25. Ribosomes make proteins by linking amino acids. Found in two areas:
- 2. Floating in the cytoplasm.
- make proteins used in chemical
reactions in cytoplasm

26. The Golgi apparatus is a stack of layers of membranes that modifies, packages, and transports proteins.

27. Vesicles are membrane-bound sacs that hold materials.
Help to separate reactants needed for chemical reactions
Carry molecules to where they are needed.

28. Mitochondria supply energy to the cell.
site of cellular respiration: process used to obtain energy from food by organisms
“Powerhouse of the cell”

29. Vacuoles are fluid-filled sacs that store materials such as water, food molecules, ions, and enzymes.
Plant cell have a large central vacuole.

30. Lysosomes contain enzymes to digest material.
Also break down old cell parts

31. Centrioles are tubes found in the centrosomes.
Centrioles help divide DNA
Centrioles form cilia and flagella.

32. Plant cells have cell walls and chloroplasts.
A cell wall provides rigid support.
It surrounds the cell membrane

33. Plant cells have cell walls and chloroplasts.
Chloroplasts convert solar energy to chemical energy.
Carry out photosynthesis

36. 1. Which of the following is a network of proteins that supports and gives shape to a cell? a. vesicles b. vacuole c. cytoskeleton d. cytoplasm

37. 2. What is the main function of the Golgi apparatus. a
2. What is the main function of the Golgi apparatus? a. communicate with other cells b. convert solar energy to chemical energy c. process and deliver proteins d. copy genetic material

38. 3. Which of the following organelles can be found in the cytoplasm and on the surface of the endoplasmic reticulum? a. mitochondria b. centrosomes c. ribosomes d. centrioles

39. 4. Which organelle contains enzymes that break down damaged cell parts
4. Which organelle contains enzymes that break down damaged cell parts? a. centriole b. lysosomes c. vacuole d. mitochondria

40. 5. What are the main differences between plant and animal cells. a
5. What are the main differences between plant and animal cells? a. Animal cells are eukaryotes and plant cells are not. b. Plant cells are eukaryotes and animal cells are not. c. Animal cells have cell walls and chloroplasts; plant cells do not. d. Plant cells have cell walls and chloroplasts; animal cells do not.

41. 6. Which organelle is the storehouse for most of a cell’s genetic information? a. mitochondrion b. chloroplast c. centriole d. nucleus

42. 7. Which phrase best describes rough ER. a. studded with ribosomes b
7. Which phrase best describes rough ER? a. studded with ribosomes b. protected by vesicles c. found inside the nucleus d. stored in the central vacuole

43. 8. Which organelles supply energy to the cell. a. ribosomes b
8. Which organelles supply energy to the cell? a. ribosomes b. centrosomes c. mitochondria d. vacuoles

44. 9. Which organelles contain enzymes that break down old cell parts. a
9. Which organelles contain enzymes that break down old cell parts? a. centrosomes b. lysosomes c. vacuoles d. chloroplasts

45. 10. Which organelles are unique to plant cells. a. ribosomes b
10. Which organelles are unique to plant cells? a. ribosomes b. vacuoles c. chloroplasts d. centrosomes

46. 11. Which process occurs inside the chloroplasts. a. detoxification b
11. Which process occurs inside the chloroplasts? a. detoxification b. ribosome assembly c. photosynthesis d. protein synthesis

47. 3.3: Cell Membrane
KEY CONCEPT The cell membrane is a barrier that separates a cell from the external environment.

48. The cell membrane has two major functions.
forms a boundary between inside and outside of the cell
controls passage of materials into and out the cell
cell membrane
outside cell
inside cell

49. Cell membranes are mainly composed of two phospholipid layers.
The two layers of phospholipid molecules have protein molecules embedded in them
protein
cholesterol
carbohydrate
chain
protein channel
cell membrane

50. Phospholipid Structure Two part molecule:
Hydrophilic polar phosphate group head is attracted to water  faces outward towards water
Hydrophobic non-polar fatty acids tails  face inward toward each other—away from water

51. The cell membrane is selectively permeable (semipermeable) .
Some molecules can cross the membrane while others cannot.

52. CELL MEMBRANES

53. Chemical signals are transmitted across the cell membrane.
Receptors bind with ligands and change shape.
There are two types of receptors.
intracellular receptor
membrane receptor
Molecules that cannot enter the cell bind to receptors in the membrane. When bound, the receptor transmits the cell by changing shape.

54. 1. What is a phospholipid composed of?
A. a polar head and a nonpolar tail
B. a nonpolar head and a polar tail
C. a polar head and tail
D. a nonpolar head and tail

55. 2. Which phrase best describes the property of selective permeability?
A. some molecules pass
B. all ions pass
C. large molecules pass
D. all molecules pass

56. 3. A ligand produces a response in a cell if it finds the right kind of
A. carbohydrate.
B. hormone.
C. membrane.
D. receptor.

57. 3.4: Diffusion & Osmosis
KEY CONCEPT Materials move across membranes because of concentration differences.

58. Passive transport
A substance moves from an area higher concentration to an area of lower concentration
Does not require energy input from a cell.

59. Concentration Gradients
Concentration gradient: difference in the concentration of a substance from one location to another
Molecules diffuse down their concentration gradient
This movement does not require that any energy be supplied

60. There are 3 types of passive transport.
Diffusion: Molecules move from high to low concentration
Osmosis: the diffusion of water molecules across a semipermeable membrane.
Facilitated diffusion: diffusion through transport proteins.

61. Osmotic solutions
This term refers to the relative concentration of solutes in one solution versus another solution
There are three types of osmotic solutions
- isotonic
- hypotonic
- hypertonic

62. DIFFUSION

63. Isotonic Solution
Isotonic: the solution has the same concentration of solutes as the cell.
- Iso- means “equal”
Same concentration of water inside and outside the cell
As a result, water moves into and out of the cell at equal rate and the cell size remains constant.

64. Cells in Isotonic Solutions

65. Hypertonic Solution
Hypertonic: the solution has a higher concentration of solutes than the cell. - Hyper- means “more”
The cell has a higher concentration of water than the surrounding fluid.
As a result, water diffuses out of the cell and the cell shrivels.

66. Cells in Hypertonic Solutions

67. Hypotonic Solution
Hypotonic: the solution has a lower concentration of solutes than the cell.
- Hypo- means “less”
The cell has a lower concentration of water than the surrounding fluid.
As a result, water diffuses into the cell and the cell swells and may burst.

68. Cells in Hypotonic Solutions

69. Cells in Different Osmotic Solutions

70. Facilitated Diffusion
Facilitated diffusion: the diffusion of a substance across a membrane through transport proteins
- “facilitate” means to make easier
- transport proteins make it easier for
molecules to enter and exit cells
- molecules still move areas of
higher concentration to lower
concentration

71. Facilitated Diffusion

72. 1. Which phrase best describes passive transport?
A. requires transport proteins
B. requires no energy from the cell
C. requires an isotonic solution
D. requires facilitation by enzymes

73. 2. Water moves into a cell when the solution surrounding the cell is
A. hypertonic.
B. hypotonic.
C. isotonic.
D. concentrated.

74. 3. What is the term for the diffusion of water across a semipermeable membrane?
A. osmosis
B. equilibrium
C. transport
D. isotonic

75. 4. The difference in the concentration of dissolved particles from one location to another is called a
a. concentration gradient.
b. concentrated solution.
c. saline solution.
d. dynamic gradient.

76. 5. The movement of molecules down a concentration gradient through transport proteins in the cell membrane is a type of
a. selective transport.
b. osmosis.
c. energy expenditure.
d. facilitated diffusion.

77. 3.5: Active Transport, Endocytosis, and Exocytosis
KEY CONCEPT Cells use energy to transport materials that cannot diffuse across a membrane.

78. Active transport Requires chemical energy or ATP
Moves a substance from low to high concentration
- against its concentration gradient
Requires chemical energy or ATP

79. Active transport
Active transport occurs through transport protein pumps powered by chemical energy (ATP).
Requires energy or ATP
Cells use active transport to maintain homeostasis.

80. Active transport
A cell can import and export large materials or large amounts of material in vesicles in two processes
endocytosis
exocytosis

81. Endocytosis & Exocytosis
Cells use energy to transport material in vesicles.
Endocytosis: process of taking material into the cell.
Phagocytosis is a type of endocytosis.
Exocytosis: process of expelling material from the cell.

82. 1. Unlike passive transport, active transport requires
A. concentration gradients.
B. diffusion.
C. energy from the cell.
D. vesicles.

83. 2. Which process uses proteins to move molecules against a concentration gradient?
A. active transport
B. passive transport
C. endocytosis
D. phagocytosis