Transcript PPT
Cell Structure &
Function
Sections 7-2 and 7-3
Eukaryote vs. Prokaryote
eukaryotes:
organisms
whose cells contain a nucleus
prokaryotes: organisms
whose cells lack a nucleus
a
tiny
area between
structure that
the nucleus
performs a
and the cell
specialized
membrane
function in the where the
cell
organelles are
found
yes
no
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
no
both
unicellular
plants,
animals,
fungi,
protists
bacteria
A. Boundary Structures
Cell
Wall
Location:
outside the cell
membrane
Function: helps to protect
& support the cell
A. Boundary Structures
Cell
Wall
found
in cells of
plants, algae, and
some bacteria
made of cellulose
and lignin
A. Boundary Structures
Cell Membrane
Function: regulates what
enters and leaves the cell.
Also aids in protection and
support of the cell.
Made of lipids with associated
proteins and carbohydrates.
Structure of the Cell
Membrane
B. Nucleus
organelle
that controls the cell’s
activities and contains DNA
Nuclear envelope
(membrane): two membranes
that form the boundary around
the nucleus
B. Nucleus
Nucleolus:
where ribosomes are made
made of RNA and proteins
Chromatin:
DNA bound to protein
Spread throughout the nucleus
Chromosomes:
Distinct structures in nucleus that contain
the genetic info that must be passed to
each new generation of cells
C. Energy Producing Organelles
change
the chemical energy
stored in food into compounds
that are more convenient for the
cell to use
have a degree of
independence from the rest
of the cell
C. Energy Producing Organelles
trap
sunlight
the energy of
and
convert it into chemical energy
found only in plant cells &
algae
have a degree of independence
from the rest of the cell
D. Transport/Homeostasis
Ribosomes
structures
in which proteins
are made
composed of RNA & protein
some are attached to
membranes (rough ER);
others are free in the
cytoplasm
D. Transport/Homeostasis
Endoplasmic
Reticulum
(er)
complex
network of sacs that
transport materials in the cell
2 types:
smooth er
rough er
D. Transport/Homeostasis
Smooth
walls
er
of the sacs look smooth
stores special chemicals and
enzymes
D. Transport/Homeostasis
Rough
er
involved
in synthesis of
proteins
has ribosomes stuck to
surface (make it look “rough”)
chemically modifies proteins
D. Transport/Homeostasis
Golgi
looks
apparatus (body)
like a flattened stack of
membranes (pancakes)
modifies, collects, packages,
& distributes molecules made
at one location of the cell and
used at another
Golgi apparatus
D. Transport/Homeostasis
Lysosomes
contain
chemicals & enzymes
necessary for digesting certain
materials in the cell
the
“clean-up crew”
not
in plant cells
D. Transport/Homeostasis
Vacuoles
saclike
storage structures
store water, salts, proteins,
and carbohydrates
plants have a large central
vacuole to store excess water
D. Transport/Homeostasis
Plastids
store
food and pigments
3 examples
chloroplasts: store
chlorophyll
leukoplasts: store starch
chromoplasts: store pigment
molecules
E. Framework
Cytoskeleton
of filaments and
fibers that support cell
structure and drive cell
movement
composed of microtubules and
microfilaments
variety
Cytoskeleton
E. Framework
Microtubules
hollow
tubes
aid in support and movement
Cilia: short, thread-like
Flagella: long, whip-like
Centrioles
Located near the nucleus
Help organize cell division
Not found in plant cells
E. Framework
Microfilaments
long,
thin fibers
movement & support
movement of cytoplasm