Cell Structure & Functionhttp://koning.ecsu.ctstateu.edu/cell/cell.html

Cell TheoryAll 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.

Definition of CellA cell is the smallest unit that is capable of performing life functions.

Examples of CellsAmoeba ProteusPlant StemRed Blood CellNerve CellBacteria

Cells, Cells, Cells!Contain organelles surrounded by membranesMost living organisms

PlantAnimalhttp://library.thinkquest.org/C004535/eukaryotic_cells.html

Typical Plant Cellhttp://waynesword.palomar.edu/images/plant3.gif

Typical Animal Cellhttp://web.jjay.cuny.edu/~acarpi/NSC/images/cell.gif

Cell PartsOrganelles

Surrounding the Cell

Cell MembraneOuter membrane of cell that controls movement in and out of the cellDouble layer Outer limits of the cityhttp://library.thinkquest.org/12413/structures.html

Cell WallMost commonly found in plant cells & bacteriaSupports & protects cells

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Inside the Cell

Nucleus Directs cell activitiesContains genetic material DNALike the city hall or master computer of the cell

Nuclear MembraneSurrounds nucleusMade of two layersOpenings allow material to enter and leave nucleus http://library.thinkquest.org/12413/structures.html

ChromosomesIn nucleusMade of DNAContain instructions for traits & characteristics

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NucleolusInside nucleusContains RNA to build proteins http://library.thinkquest.org/12413/structures.html

CytoplasmGel-like mixtureSurrounded by cell membraneContains hereditary material Its the jello in fruit gelatin

RibosomesEach cell contains thousandsMake proteinsFound on endoplasmic reticulum & floating throughout the cellhttp://library.thinkquest.org/12413/structures.html

Endoplasmic ReticulumMoves materials around in cellSmooth type: lacks ribosomesRough type (pictured): ribosomes embedded in surfaceThe highway of the cellhttp://library.thinkquest.org/12413/structures.html

MitochondriaProduces energy through chemical reactions breaking down fats & carbohydratesControls level of water and other materials in cellRecycles and decomposes proteins, fats, and carbohydrateshttp://library.thinkquest.org/12413/structures.html

Golgi BodiesProtein 'packaging plant'Move materials within the cellMove materials out of the cellThe UPS of the cellhttp://library.thinkquest.org/12413/structures.html

LysosomeDigestive 'plant' for proteins, fats, and carbohydratesTransports undigested material to cell membrane for removalThe trash compactor of the cell http://library.thinkquest.org/12413/structures.html

Animal Cells vs. Plant Cells