The Cell Chapter 4 Cells Marks the boundary between the living and the dead Structural and functional unit of an organism Smallest structure capable of performing all of the functions necessary for life What is a cell? Why do we care? We have TRILLIONS of them!! Every organism is composed of one or more cells Basic unit of structure and function in organisms All come from pre-existing cells Cell Theory All cells. Have an outer plasma membrane Contain DNA Enclosed within the cell somewhere Contain cytoplasm Plasma Membrane and Cytoplasm All cells surrounded by a plasma membrane Phospholipid bilayer material inside a cell is the cytoplasm Everything between the plasma membrane and the region of DNA Gives cells their shape Assist in movement of cell and organelles Microscopes Compound light microscope Multiple lenses increase magnifying power Two basic kinds of cells Prokaryotic Nothing separates the DNA from internal cell parts Eukaryotic Contain organelle sacs Nucleus contains the DNA Eukaryotic Cells Examples of Eukaryotic Cells: Animal Plant Fungi Protozoa Cell Walls Plant cells Permeable Protective In addition to a plasma membrane Organelles Organelles act as their own separate organs They physically isolate chemical reactions inside cells Animals and plants will differ in their organelles Nucleus Encloses the DNA of a eukaryotic cell Contains chromosomes Functions: Prevents DNA from getting entangled with structures in the cytoplasm Outer membranes act as a boundary Components of the nucleus Nuclear pores Nuclear envelope Nucleolus Nucleoplasm DNA Chromosomes Chromatin Nuclear envelope Double-membrane system composed of lipid bilayer (with pores) Bilayers surround the fluid part of nucleus (nucleoplasm) Continuous with the endoplasmic reticulum Nucleolus Dense mass located within the nucleus Produces ribosomes Ribosomes Site of protein synthesis Occurs in the cytoplasm Attached to the endoplasmic reticulum Differ between prokaryotes and eukaryotes Why is this important from a health aspect? Endomembrane System Helps modify proteins into final form Lipids are assembled Compartmentalizes the cell Main components: 1. Nuclear envelope 2. Endoplasmic reticulum (ER) 3. Golgi body 4. Various vesicles (transport) 1. Nuclear envelope Merges with the membrane of the ER Consists of membranous channels and saccules 2. Endoplasmic Reticulum Channel that snakes through the cytoplasm Lipids assembled and polypeptide chains modified into final proteins Can be rough or smooth Dependant on the attachments of ribosomes Rough ER Processing and modification of proteins Smooth ER Synthesizes phospholipids 3. Golgi Body (Apparatus) Series of flattened sacs Collects, sorts, packages, and distributes materials such as proteins and lipids Contain enzymes that put the finishing touches on proteins and lipids 4. Vesicles Enzymes from golgi apparatus sort and package the molecules into vesicles Tiny sac that moves through cytoplasm Function in transport, storage, or digestion of substances Two main types: Lysosomes Peroxisomes Lysosome A lysosome is a membrane-enclosed sac contains digestive enzymes to break down: Macromolecules damaged organelles Put it all together Energy-Related Organelles organelles specialize in converting energy to a form that can be used by the cell Requires solar energy Dissipates as heat Chloroplasts Use solar energy to synthesize carbohydrates Carbohydrates then broken down in the.. Mitochondria Produce ATP molecules Energy-Related Organelles Photosynthesis Cellular Respiration The chemical energy of carbohydrates is converted at ATP Cytoskeleton: Cilia and Flagella - Movement Hairlike projections Help in the movement of cells Some examples. Why would we need them? Vacuoles Membranous sacs contractile vacuoles of protists central vacuoles of plants Prokaryotes Archae Bacteria Prokaryotic Cells Cell Wall Capsule Flagellum Plasma membrane Nucleoid Plasmids Ribosomes