The Cell

Introduction

Cell theory:

Cells are the structural "building blocks" of all plants and animals.

The division of preexisting cells produces cells.

Cells are the smallest structural units that perform all vital functions.

Introduction

Cells fall into two categories:

Sex cells (germ cells or reproductive cells) are the sperm in males and oocyte in females.

Somatic cells are all of the other cells in the body that are not sex cells.

The Study of Cells

The study of cells is cytology:

Light microscopy

Transmission electron microscopy  

Scanning electron microscopy

Cellular Anatomy

Cellular Anatomy

The Cell Membrane

The Cell Membrane

Four major functions of the cell membrane can be described:

Physical isolation

Regulation of exchange with the environment

Sensitivity/Communication

Structural support

Membrane Permeability: Passive Processes

Diffusion

Osmosis

Facilitated

Diffusion

Membrane Permeability: Active Processes

Active transport uses enzymes and carrier proteins:

Ions pumps

Na+, Ca2+, Mg2+, K+

Ion pumps are specific.

Exchange pumps.

Na+, K+

Membrane Permeability: Active Processes

Membrane Permeability: Active Processes

Membrane Permeability: Active Processes

Cytoplasm

Material inside the cell.

Cytosol / intracellular fluid

It is high in potassium ions.

It contains an overall negative charge.

Transmembrane potential

High concentration of proteins.

Organelles

Nonmembranous Organelles

The cytoskeleton:

Microfilaments: Actin

Intermediate filaments

Thick
filaments: Myosin

Microtubules 

Microvilli

Nonmembranous Organelles

Nonmembranous Organelles

Centrioles

Cilia

Flagella

Nonmembranous Organelles

Ribosomes:

RNA & Protein

Free ribosomes:

Float in the cytoplasm

Fixed ribosomes:

Are attached to the endoplasmic reticulum

Membranous Organelles

Mitochondria are double membraned organelles.

Cristae are the folds of the inner membrane

Inner fluid is the matrix.

Membranous Organelles

The nucleus is the control center of the cell.

Nucleoplasm

Nuclear envelope 

Perinuclear space

Nuclear pores

Nuclear matrix

Membranous Organelles

Membranous Organelles: Nucleus

Chromosomes:

DNA wrapped
around proteins
called histones.

Nucleosomes

Chromatin

Membranous Organelles

The ER has four major functions:

Synthesis of all classes of macromolecules

Storage of the manufactured molecules

Transport of substances from on area of the cell to another

Enzymes in the lumen of the ER provide detoxification

Membranous Organelles

Membranous Organelles

Golgi apparatus

Secretions.

Packaging of enzymes

Cell membrane maintenance

Membranous Organelles

Lysosome function

Phagosomes

Recycle organelles

Autolysis.

Intercellular Attachment

The Cell Life Cycle

DNA Replication

Interphase

Prophase

Metaphase and Anaphase

Telophase and Cytokinesis

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