Transcript Biology 1060 Chapter 6 - College of Southern Maryland

Biology 1060
Chapter 6
A Tour of the Cell
Reading, Writing, Reflecting
Optional Reading Assignment: pp. 92-93
– Before beginning the reading, write the adjectives that
you use to describe scientists
Answer the following questions in a 250 word,
printed paper due next class (10 extra points):
– What adjectives are used in the article to describe
scientists?
– Describe how medicine and physiology are related
– Describe the effect of the structure and function of
aquaporins and the effect of their malformation
Cells and Microscopes
Discuss the importance of cells
– Describe how diverse cells are related
Compare the largest and smallest cell
Compare and contrast the benefits and
problems associated with each type of
microscope
Cell Variety
Compare and contrast prokaryotic and
eukaryotic cells
Discuss the importance of surface area-tovolume ratio and its implications for cell
size and functions
Give examples of cells with various
surface area-to-volume ratios
Eukaryotic Cell
Distinguish among the types of eukaryotic
organisms
Make an analogy that gives insight into the
cell and the organelles within it
Compare and contrast plant and animal
cells
Nucleus and Ribosomes
Describe the structure and contents of the
nucleus
Discuss the synthesis of ribosomes and
their function and state where each occurs
Distinguish between DNA, chromatin, and
chromosome
Endomembrane System
Describe the components of the
endomembrane system
Compare and contrast the types of
endoplasmic reticulum
Compare and contrast the function of the
smooth endoplasmic reticulum and the
rough endoplasmic reticulum
Golgi Apparatus
Describe the structure of the Golgi
apparatus
Describe the cisternal maturation model of
Golgi function
Describe how Golgi products are sorted
and reach their destinations
Scientific Inquiry p. 123
Lysosomes and Vacuoles
Discuss the function of a lysosome
– Describe the mechanisms that protect it and
the cell from destruction
Describe the functions of various vacuoles
and the organisms having each type
Discuss the properties and function of the
central vacuole and in which organisms it
is important
Mitochondria and Chloroplasts
Describe the characteristics common to
both mitochondria and chloroplasts
Describe the structure of a mitochondrion
– Relate mitochondrial structure to its function
Describe the structure of a chloroplast
– Relate chloroplast structure to its function
Plastids and Peroxisomes
Name and describe the various plastids
– Name the organisms possessing plastids
Discuss the function of peroxisomes
– Describe their importance to the cell
Cytoskeleton
Define cytoskeleton
– Give examples of cytoskeletal functions
Discuss microtubule structure and function
– Explain the motion of cilia and flagella
Describe actin microfilaments
– Explain their roles in the cell
Describe intermediate filaments
– Give examples of their rolls in cells
Evolution Connection p. 123
Extracellular Materials
Describe the structure and functions of the
plant cell wall
– List the types of organisms with cell walls
Describe the components of the
extracellular matrix of animal cells
– Discuss how the ECM contributes to the cell
Describe the structure and functions of
intercellular junctions and where each is
found
Emergent Properties of Cells
Discuss
“The cell is a living unit greater than the
sum of its parts”.
Science, Technology, and Society p. 123