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Cellular Boundaries
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A. Plants, fungi, bacteria, and some protests have a cell wall.
B. Cell Wall – a fairly rigid structure located outside the plasma membrane that provides additional support and protection. C. Cell Wall is not selective, it allows molecules to enter |
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Nucleus and Cell Control
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A. The nucleus is the control center of a eukaryotic cell.
1. The nucleus contains all the directions to make a protein. (DNA) B. DNA - is the set of directions for making proteins. C. Chromatin – the strands of DNA 1. When a cell divides, the chromatin condenses to form chromosomes. D. Nucleolus – is found inside the nucleus and makes ribosomes. E. Nuclear Envelope – is the structure that separates the nucleus from the cytoplasm. F. Ribosomes – the sites where cells produce proteins based of the directions contained in DNA 1. Ribosomes are made of RNA. They are not bound by a membrane. G. Cytoplasm – clear, gelatinous fluid in the cells that is the site of numerous chemical reactions, it suspends the organelles. |
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Assembly, Transport & Storage
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Endoplasmic Reticulum (ER)
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folded membranes that are the site of cellular
chemical reactions. Proteins and lipids are manufactured here. It is also a network of tubules that contributes to protein distribution. a. Rough ER – location where ribosome attach to the ER to carry out protein synthesis b. Smooth ER - ER that has no ribosomes, involved in storage and formation of lipids. |
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Golgi Apparatus
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Sorts proteins into packages and sends them to the appropriate vesicles
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Vacuole
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membrane bound sac used for temporary storage in the cell.
Vacuoles store food, enzymes and other materials the cell may need. |
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Lysosomes
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Lysosomes are organelles that contain digestive enzymes.
Lysosomes digest excess/worn out organelles, food particles, and engulfed bacteria/virus. |
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Chloroplasts and Energy
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Chloroplasts and Energy
1.Chloroplasts – organelles that capture light energy to convert into chemical energy. Chloroplasts are part of a group of plastids. 2. Plastids- are plant organelles that are used for storage. 3. Chlorophyll – the pigment that gives plants their green color and traps light energy. |
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Chloroplasts
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organelles that capture light energy to convert into chemical energy.
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Plastids
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are plant organelles that are used for storage.
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Chlorophyll
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the pigment that gives plants their green color and traps light energy.
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Mitochondria and Energy
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1. Mitochondria – transform sugar molecules into energy for the cell. They are found in plant and animal cells.
2. In the mitochondria the energy is stored in the bonds of a special molecule called ATP that can be accessed easily when the cell needs energy. |
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Mitochondria
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transform sugar molecules into energy for the cell. They are found in plant and animal cells.
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In the mitochondria the energy is stored in the bonds of a special molecule called __________ that can be accessed easily when the cell needs energy.
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ATP
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Cytoskeleton
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1. Cytoskeleton – is the support structure of the cell.
The cytoskeleton is made up of rods called microtubules and filaments. 2. Microtubules – are hollow tubes of protein. Microtubules aid in support like scaffolding or the poles of a tent. |
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What is the cytoskeleton and what does it do?
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Cytoskeleton – is the support structure of the cell.
The cytoskeleton is made up of rods called microtubules and filaments. |
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What are Microtubules and what do they do?
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Microtubules – are hollow tubes of protein.
Microtubules aid in support like scaffolding or the poles of a tent. |
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What do you know about Cilia & Flagella?
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Cilia & Flagella
Cilia and flagella are both organelles that are made of microtubules and aid in feeding or locomotion. 1. Cilia – Short, numerous, and look like hair. They move in a rowing motion. 2. Flagella – Long, and have a whip-like motion. |
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Cilia
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Short, numerous, and look like hair. They move in a rowing motion.
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Flagella
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Long, and have a whip-like motion.
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__________ and __________ are both organelles that are made of microtubules and aid
in feeding or locomotion. |
Cilia and Flagella
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Nucleolus
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The nucleolus is found inside the nucleus and makes ribosomes.
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The _______________ is the control center of a eukaryotic cell.
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Nucleus
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The ___________ contains all the directions to make a protein. (DNA)
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Nucleus
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DNA
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DNA - is the set of directions for making proteins.
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What happens when a cell divides?
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Chromatin – the strands of DNA
1. When a cell divides, the chromatin condenses to form chromosomes. |
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Nuclear Envelope
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Nuclear Envelope – is the structure that separates the nucleus from the cytoplasm.
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Ribosomes
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Ribosomes – the sites where cells produce proteins based of the directions
contained in DNA 1. Ribosomes are made of RNA. They are not bound by a membrane. |
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Cytoplasm
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Cytoplasm – clear, gelatinous fluid in the cells that is the site of numerous chemical reactions, it suspends the organelles.
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True of False:
Cell Wall is not selective, it allows molecules to enter |
True
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Cell Wall –
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a fairly rigid structure located outside the plasma membrane that
provides additional support and protection. |
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Nuclear Envelope
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Nuclear Envelope – is the structure that separates the nucleus from the cytoplasm.
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Ribosomes
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Ribosomes – the sites where cells produce proteins based of the directions
contained in DNA 1. Ribosomes are made of RNA. They are not bound by a membrane. |
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Cytoplasm
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Cytoplasm – clear, gelatinous fluid in the cells that is the site of numerous chemical reactions, it suspends the organelles.
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True of False:
Cell Wall is not selective, it allows molecules to enter |
True
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Cell Wall –
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a fairly rigid structure located outside the plasma membrane that
provides additional support and protection. |
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Plants, fungi, bacteria, and some protests have a _________
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cell wall
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Proteins
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Proteins are found with in the lipid membrane
2. Transport proteins regulate which molecules enter or leave cell. 3. Some proteins help in identification of cell or a chemical receptors. |
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Proteins are found with in the ______________________.
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lipid membrane
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Cholesterol
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Cholesterol – helps prevent the tails of the phospholipids from sticking together
1. Some Cholesterol in you diet is necessary for health of cells. |
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Cholesterol – helps prevent the tails of the phospholipids from
______________________? |
sticking together
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Structure of the plasma membrane
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Structure of the plasma membrane
A. Phospholipid bilayer - formation and function of plasma membrane 1. Phospholipid molecule -Has a polar head and a nonpolar tail. 2. The phospholipid bilayer is fluid. |
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The Phospholipid bilayer is ____________.
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The phospholipid bilayer is fluid.
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Phospholipid molecule -Has a ___________ and a ________________.
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Phospholipid molecule -Has a polar head and a nonpolar tail.
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Tell me about the plasma membrane....
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Cells must control materials
A. Plasma membrane – flexible boundary between the cell and its environment. 1. Allows materials (glucose, amino acids, lipids) to enter cell regardless of environment. 2. Wastes and excess materials are removed to maintain homeostasis. 3. Selective permeability - allows some materials into cell while keeping others out. |
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Plasma membrane
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Plasma membrane – flexible boundary between the cell and its environment.
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What are the two basic cell types?
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Two Basic Cell Types
A.Prokaryotes – small cells that do not contain membrane bound organelles, simple, and lacks a nucleus Ex. Bacteria cells B. Eukaryotes – cells that contain membrane bound organelles, have a nucleus. Ex. Plant cells, animal cells |
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Prokaryotes
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A. Prokaryotes – small cells that do not contain membrane bound organelles, simple, and lacks a nucleus
Ex. Bacteria cells |
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Eukaryotes
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B. Eukaryotes – cells that contain membrane bound organelles, have a nucleus.
Ex. Plant cells, animal cells |
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Electron Microscopes
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Electron Microscopes
A. Use a beam of electrons to magnify structures up to 500, 000 times. B. Object being observed must be put into a vacuum to be magnified. Ex. Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM) Transmission Electron Microscope (TEM) |
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Matthias Schleiden
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Matthias Schleiden observed a variety of plants.
1. He determined that all plants are composed of cells. |
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Theodor Schwann
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Theodor Schwann determined that all animals are composed of cells.
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Anton Van Leeuwenhoek
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Anton Van Leeuwenhoek –discovered red blood cells and bacteria cells.
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Robert Hooke
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Robert Hooke named cells for the simple rooms monks lived in.
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There are 3 main ideas that make up cell theory:
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There are 3 main ideas that make up cell theory:
1. All organisms are composed of one or more cells. 2. The cell is the basic unit of structure and organization of organisms. 3. All cells come from preexisting cells. |
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Compound Light Microscopes
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Compound Light Microscopes
1. Use a series of lens and light to magnify objects. 2. They can magnify objects up to about 1500 times. |