Contains details of the different parts and organelles of a cell and their related functions. Different types of cells are listed with a list of organelles they typically contain. Eukaryotic and prokaryotic cells are both featured as well as the structure of Viral particles. Details of microscopy a...
Cell Structure
Eukaryotic cells
Four types of eukaryotic cells:
Animal Cell
Consist of:
Plasma membrane
RER
SER
Nucleus
lysosomes
Ribosomes
Golgi apparatus
Cytoplasm
Mitchondria
Plant Cell
Consists of same organelles as animal cells with:
Cellulose cell wall
Vacuole
Chloroplasts
Starch grains (not considered an organelle)
Fungal Cell
Similar to plant cells except:
No chloroplasts
Cell wall is made from chitin
Can be multicellular or unicellular
Cell Structure 1
, Algal Cell
Similar to plant cells but;
Conatin flagella
Are motile
Can be multicellular or unicellular
Organelles
Cell-surface Membrane
Membrane which encompasses cells made from phospholipids and various protein
structure such as carrier proteins.
Function:
Regulate the movement of the substances into and out of the cell
Receptors allow membrane to respond to chemicals like hormones
Nucleus
Large organelle surrounded by a nuclear envelope which contains many pores.
Nucleus contains chromosomes made from protein-bound linear DNA and a
nucleolus.
Function:
Cell Structure 2
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