1. The document discusses the basic structure and function of cells, including the cell theory that all living things are made of cells, which are the basic functional units of life.
2. It describes the key components of cells including the cell membrane, nucleus that contains DNA, organelles like mitochondria and chloroplasts, and differences between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells.
3. The main organelles and their functions are outlined, such as the nucleus that directs cell activities, mitochondria that produce energy, and chloroplasts where photosynthesis occurs in plant cells.
2. Cell Theory
• All 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.
3. Definition of Cell
A cell is the smallest unit that is
capable of performing life
functions.
6. Prokaryotic
• Do not have
structures
surrounded by
membranes
• Few internal
structures
• One-celled
organisms,
Bacteria
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7. Eukaryotic
• Contain organelles surrounded by membranes
• Most living organisms
Plant Animal
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12. Cell Membrane
• Outer membrane of cell
that controls movement
in and out of the cell
• Double layer
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13. Cell Wall
• Most commonly found
in plant cells &
bacteria
• Supports & protects
cells
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15. Nucleus
• Directs cell activities
• Separated from cytoplasm by nuclear
membrane
• Contains genetic material - DNA
16. Nuclear Membrane
• Surrounds nucleus
• Made of two layers
• Openings allow
material to enter and
leave nucleus
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17. Chromosomes
• In nucleus
• Made of DNA
• Contain instructions
for traits &
characteristics
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20. Endoplasmic Reticulum
• Moves materials around
in cell
• Smooth type: lacks
ribosomes
• Rough type (pictured):
ribosomes embedded in
surface
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21. Ribosomes
• Each cell contains
thousands
• Make proteins
• Found on ribosomes
& floating throughout
the cell
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22. Mitochondria
• Produces energy through
chemical reactions –
breaking down fats &
carbohydrates
• Controls level of water and
other materials in cell
• Recycles and decomposes
proteins, fats, and
carbohydrates
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23. Golgi Bodies
• Protein 'packaging
plant'
• Move materials within
the cell
• Move materials out of
the cell
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24. Lysosome
• Digestive 'plant' for
proteins, fats, and
carbohydrates
• Transports undigested
material to cell
membrane for removal
• Cell breaks down if
lysosome explodes
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25. Vacuoles
• Membrane-bound
sacs for storage,
digestion, and waste
removal
• Contains water
solution
• Help plants maintain
shape
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26. Chloroplast
• Usually found in plant
cells
• Contains green
chlorophyll
• Where
photosynthesis takes
place
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