2. Learning Objectives:
Define cell modification
enumerate and describe the three types of cell
modification
characterize apical, basal and lateral cell
modifications
give examples of apical, basal and lateral cell
modifications
3. Overview:
Definition of Cell modification
Three types of Cell Modification
Examples of Apical, Basal and Lateral
Cell Modification
Functions of the different Cell Modification
4. What is Cell Modification?
Are specialized or modifications re-acquired by
the cell after cell division that helps the cell in
different beneficial ways
6. basement membrane
A Three types of cell junctions in animal tissues.
gap junctions
adhering junctions
tight junctions
free surface of epithelial tissue
plasmodesma
ER
cytoplasm
plasma
membrane
cell wall
B Plasmodesmata are channels
that connect the cytoplasm and ER
of adjacent plant cells.
7. Apical Modification
Cell modification found on
the apical surface of the
cell
basement membrane
gap junctions
adhering junctions
tight junctions
free surface of epithelial tissue
8. Apical Modification
Cilia and Flagella
Cilia are usually short,
hair-like structures that
move in waves
Flagella are long whiplike
structures
Formed from
microtubules
10. Apical Modification
Villi and Microvilli
Villi are finger-like projections
that arise from the epithelial
layer in some organs. They
help to increase surface area
allowing for faster and more
efficient adsorption
Microvilli are smaller projections
that arise from the cell's
surface that also increase
surface area allowing faster
and more efficient absorption
13. Apical Modification
Extra Cellular Matrix (ECM)
Compound secreted by the cell on its apical
surface
Cell wall is the extracellular structure in plant
cells that distinguishes them from animal cells
Glycoprotein is the main ingredient of ECM in
animal cells
15. Basal Modification
Cell modification found on
the basal surface of the
cell
basement membrane
gap junctions
adhering junctions
tight junctions
free surface of epithelial tissue
16. Basal Modification
Desmosomes/Hemidesmosomes
Anchoring junction on the
basal surface of the cell
Rivet-like links between
cytoskeleton and extracellular
matrix components such as
the basal lamina that underlie
epithelia
Primarily composed of keratin,
integrins and cadherins
20. Lateral Modification
Adhering Junction
Anchoring junction on the
lateral surface of the cell
Very similar to the
anchoring junction of the
basal surface of the cell
Fasten cells to one
another basement membrane
Three types of cell junctions in animal tissues.
gap junctions
adhering junctions
tight junctions
free surface of epithelial tissue
21. Lateral Modification
Gap Junction
Also known as
communicating junctions
Closable channels that
connect the cytoplasm of
adjoining animal cells
Presence of connexon that
allow direct exchange of
chemicals between the
cytoplasm of two cells basement membrane
Three types of cell junctions in animal tissues.
gap junctions
adhering junctions
tight junctions
free surface of epithelial tissue