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Chapter 7
Cellular Structure and Function
7.1 Cell Discovery and Theory
The Cell Theory
All organisms are composed of one or
more cells.
The cell is the basic unit of structure and
organization of organisms.
All cells come from preexisting cells.
Cell division
Important People and Events
• Robert Hooke – First coins the term “cells”
– Saw first cells in cork
• Anton van Leeuwenhoek – discovers singlecelled organisms
• Louis Pasteur and Robert Koch – pioneered
study of bacteria
• Development of scanning tunneling
microscope in 1981 allows scientists to see
atoms
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7.1 Cell Discovery and Theory
Light Microscopes
Utilizes a series of
glass lenses and
visible light to
magnify an image
Magnifies images
up to 1,000 times
the actual size
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Cellular Structure and Function
7.1 Cell Discovery and Theory
Electron Microscopes
Utilizes magnets to aim a beam of electrons
at a cell to produce
an image
Magnifies
images up to
500,000 times
the actual size
9560x
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7.1 Cell Discovery and Theory
Prokaryotic Cell
Essentially a
simple structure
Contains a plasma
membrane
Does not contain
membrane-bound
organelles
Prokaryotic Cells are usually bacteria and other unicellular
organisms.
11,000x
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7.1 Cell Discovery and Theory
Eukaryotic Cell
More complex
structure
Contains a plasma
membrane
Contains membranebound organelles
400x
Eukaryotic Cells make up organisms such as animals, plants, algae and
yeast.
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7.2 The Plasma Membrane
Plasma Membrane
Thin, flexible boundary between the
cell and its environment
Allows nutrients into the cell
Allows waste to leave the cell
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7.2 The Plasma Membrane
Selective Permeability
The plasma membrane controls the movement of
substances into
and out of the cell.
Plasma Membrane
Controls the amount of a
substance entering the cell
Controls the amount of a
substance leaving the cell
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7.2 The Plasma Membrane
The plasma membrane is composed of the
phospholipid bilayer.
A phospholipid molecule is composed of a glycerol
backbone, two fatty acid chains, and a phosphate
group.
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7.2 The Plasma Membrane
Fluid Mosaic Model
The phospholipid
bilayer allows other
molecules to “float”
in the membrane.
Other Components
Proteins
Cholesterol
Carbohydrates
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7.2 The Plasma Membrane
Proteins
Transmit signals inside the cell
Act as a support structure
Provide pathways for substances to enter and leave
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7.2 The Plasma Membrane
Cholesterol
Prevents fatty acid tails from sticking
together
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7.2 The Plasma Membrane
Carbohydrates
Identify chemical signals
Tue., November 29th
CLASSWORK / OBJECTIVES:
• Journal
• Go over study guide
• Notes Ch. 7.3
• Cell Organelle Chart
HOMEWORK:
• Work on Cell Organelle Chart
FOCUS QUESTION:
Name and describe two types of
microscopy.
TURN IN:
Study Guide 7.1 +
7.2