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Cells. Structure and Function. Section 1: Introduction to the Cell. Discovery of Cells. The invention of the lens Robert Hooke (1665): observed a thin slice of cork (dead plant cells) with a microscope. He described what he observed as “little boxes” (cells). Discovery of Cells. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
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CellsCells
Structure and Function
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Section 1: Introduction to the CellSection 1: Introduction to the Cell
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Discovery of CellsDiscovery of Cells
The invention of the lens
Robert Hooke (1665): observed a thin slice of cork (dead plant cells) with a microscope. He described what he observed as “little boxes” (cells).
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Discovery of CellsDiscovery of Cells
Anton van Leeuwenhoek (1675): was the first person to observe living cells.
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MicroscopesMicroscopes
Magnification: refers to the microscope’s power to increase an object’s apparent size
Resolution: refers to the microscope’s power to show detail clearly
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Light MicroscopeLight Microscope
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Light MicroscopeLight Microscope
Elodea - Aquatic Plant
40X 400X
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Transmission Electron Microscope (TEM)Transmission Electron Microscope (TEM)
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Transmission Electron Microscope (TEM)Transmission Electron Microscope (TEM)
Herpes Virus
Plant Root Cell
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Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM)Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM)
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Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM)Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM)
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Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM)Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM)
Mosquito Head
200X 2000X
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Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM)Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM)
Fly Eye
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Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM)Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM)
Inside of Stomach
Surface of TongueNeuron
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Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM)Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM)
PollenYeast
Red Blood Cell, Platelet, and White Blood Cell
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TEM vs. SEMTEM vs. SEM
Viruses leaving a cell
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The Cell TheoryThe Cell Theory
Who developed the cell theory?– Matthias Schleiden (1838):
concluded that all plants are composed of cells
– Theodor Schwann (1839): concluded that all animals are composed of cells
– Rudolph Virchow (1855): determined that cells come only from other cells
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The Cell TheoryThe Cell Theory
What is the cell theory?
1. All living things are composed of one or more cells.
2. Cells are organisms’ basic units of structure and function.
3. Cells come only from existing cells.
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Cell DiversityCell Diversity
SizeShapeInternal Organization
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Cell Diversity- Cell Diversity- SizeSize
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Cell Diversity- SizeCell Diversity- Size
6 inches long, 5 inches wide, 3 pounds
Smallest Cells:
Longest Cells:
Ostrich Egg
Biggest Cells:
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Surface Area to Volume RatioSurface Area to Volume Ratio
SA = 6 mm2
SA = 24 mm2
SA = 96 mm2
V = 1 mm3
V = 8 mm3
V = 64 mm3
SA/V = 6:1
SA/V = 3:1
SA/V = 1.5:1
V increases faster than SA
SA = 6lwV = lwh
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Cell Diversity- ShapeCell Diversity- Shape
Cells differ widely in shape.Most cells are roughly
cuboidal or spherical.
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Cell Diversity- Internal Cell Diversity- Internal OrganizationOrganization
Nucleus: contains DNA which directs the activity of the cell
Organelle: a cell component that performs specific functions in the cell
Eukaryotes: cells that contain a nucleus and membrane-bound organelles
Prokaryotes: cells that lack nuclei and membrane-bound organelles
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Eukaryotes vs. ProkaryotesEukaryotes vs. Prokaryotes
Eukaryotes (animals, plants, fungi, protists) and prokaryotes (bacteria) differ greatly in structure.
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Prokaryotic CellProkaryotic Cell
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Prokaryotes Eukaryotes
nucleus? NO (nucleoid) YES
membrane-bound organelles?
NO YES (Many)
size 1 - 10 μm 10 - 50 μm
?when evolved 3.5 billion years ago 1.5 billion years ago
?cytoplasm YES YES
?cell membrane YES YES
?cell wall Some Do Plants
?ribosomes YES YES
?DNA Circular Free Floating Chromosomes in Nucleus
examples Bacteria , , , Plants Animals Fungi andProtists
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Structural Organization of Eukaryotic Structural Organization of Eukaryotic and Prokaryotic Cellsand Prokaryotic Cells
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Section 2: Parts the CellSection 2: Parts the Cell
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The Parts of the CellThe Parts of the Cell
Each living cell carries out the tasks of taking food, transforming food into energy, getting rid of wastes, and reproducing.
Most eukaryotic cells have three main components:– Cell Membrane– Cytoskeleton– Nucleus
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Structure and Function of OrganellesStructure and Function of Organelles
The Structure and Function of the following organelles will be discussed:– Cell Membrane– Nucleus– Cell Wall– Cytoplasm– Cytoskeleton– Ribosomes– Endoplasmic Reticulum– Golgi Apparatus
– Mitochondria– Lysosomes– Peroxisomes– Cilia and Flagella– Basal Bodies– Centrioles– Vacuoles– Plastids
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Cell MembraneCell Membrane
Structure: phospholipid bilayer with proteins that function as channels, markers, and receptors-also contains cholesterol which provides rigidity
Function: selectively permeable boundary between the cell and the external environment
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NucleusNucleus
Structure: the nucleus is a sphere that contains another sphere called a nucleolus
Function: -storage center of cell’s DNA-manages cell functions
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Cell WallCell Wall
Structure: rigid wall made up of cellulose, proteins, and carbohydrates
Function: boundary around the plant cell outside of the cell membrane that provides structure and support
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CytoplasmCytoplasm Structure: gelatin-like fluid that lies inside the cell membrane Function: -contains salts, minerals and organic molecules
-surrounds the organelles
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CytoskeletonCytoskeleton
Structure: a network of thin, fibrous elements made up of microtubules (hollow tubes) and microfilaments (threads made out of actin)
Function: -acts as a support system for organelles-maintains cell shape
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RibosomesRibosomes
Structure: consist of two subunits made of protein and RNA
Function: location of protein synthesis
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Endoplasmic ReticulumEndoplasmic Reticulum
Structure: a system of membranous tubules and sacs
Function: intercellular highway (a path along which molecules move from one part of the cell to another)
Two types:– Rough Endoplasmic Reticulum– Smooth Endoplasmic Reticulum
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Rough Endoplasmic ReticulumRough Endoplasmic Reticulum
Rough Endoplasmic Reticulum (rER): prominent in cells that make large amounts of proteins to be exported from the cell or inserted into the cell membrane– Covered with
ribosomes
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Smooth Endoplasmic ReticulumSmooth Endoplasmic Reticulum
Smooth Endoplasmic Reticulum (sER): involved in the synthesis of lipids and breakdown of toxic substances– Not covered with
ribosomes
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Golgi ApparatusGolgi Apparatus
Structure: stacked flat sacs
Function: receives proteins from the rER and distributes them to other organelles or out of the cell
(receiving, processing, packaging, and shipping)
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MitochondriaMitochondria
Structure: folded membrane within an outer membrane– The folds of the inner
membrane are called cristae
Function: -converts energy stored in food into usable energy for work– cellular respiration
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LysosomesLysosomes
Structure: spherical organelles that contain hydrolytic enzymes within single membranes
Function: breaks down food particles, invading objects, or worn out cell parts
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PeroxisomesPeroxisomes
Structure: spherical organelles that contain enzymes within single membranes
Function: Degrade hydrogen peroxide, a toxic compound that can be produced during metabolism.
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Cilia and FlagellaCilia and Flagella
Structure: hair-like organelles that extend from the surface of cells– When they are present in large numbers on a
cell they are called cilia– When they are less numerous and longer they
are called flagella– Both organelles are composed of nine pairs of
microtubules arranged around a central pair.Function: cell motility
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Cillia and FlagellaCillia and Flagella
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Basal BodiesBasal Bodies
The microtubule assembly of a cilium or flagellum is anchored in the cell by a basal body.
Structurally identical to a centriole
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CentriolesCentrioles
Structure: composed of nine sets of triplet microtubules arranged in a ring– Exist in pairs
Function: centrioles play a major role in cell division (mitosis)
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VacuolesVacuoles
Structure: a sac of fluid surrounded by a membrane– Very large in plants
Function: used for temporary storage of wastes, nutrients, and water
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PlastidsPlastids
There are three types of plastids in plant cells:– Chloroplasts (discussed on next slide)– Chromoplasts: synthesize and store pigments– Leucoplasts: store food such as starches,
proteins, and lipidsChromoplasts
Red Pepper
Flower
Leucoplasts
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ChloroplastsChloroplasts
Structure: stacked sacs (thylakoids) that contain chlorophyll surrounded by a double membrane
Function: photosynthesis (conversion of light energy to chemical energy stored in the bonds of glucose)
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Secretory PathwaySecretory Pathway
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Secretory PathwaySecretory Pathway
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Plant Cells vs. Animal CellsPlant Cells vs. Animal Cells
Animal cells are very similar to plant cells except for the following major differences:– Animal cells do not contain
chloroplasts– Animal cells are not
surrounded by cell walls– The vacuoles in plants are
much larger than those of animals
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Animal CellAnimal Cell
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Plant CellPlant Cell
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Microscope Pictures of aMicroscope Pictures of aPlant Cell and an Animal CellPlant Cell and an Animal Cell
ElodeaElodea Human Cheek CellsHuman Cheek Cells
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The following is a list of tissues that have specialized functions and demonstrate corresponding specialization of subcellular structure. Match the tissue with the letter of the cell structures and organelles listed to the right that would be abundant in these cells.
Tissues Cell Structures and Organelles
1. Enzyme (protein)-secreting A. plasma membranecells of the pancreas B. mitochondria
2. Insect flight muscles C. Golgi apparatus D. chloroplast
3. Cells lining the respiratory E. ERpassages F. cillia & flagella
4. White blood cells that engulf G. vacuoleand destroy invading bacteria H. ribosome
5. Leaf cells in cacti I. lysosomeJ. peroxisomes
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Hierarchy of Biological OrderHierarchy of Biological Order
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THE END!THE END!