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Biology 11 Chapter 3: Cell Structure and Function Eukaryotic Cells Eukaryotic cells are structurally complex, distinguished by the presence of a nucleus, which contains the genetic material. They also contain organelles, which are sub-cellular structures with defined functions. Structures include the plasma membrane, cytoplasm, cell wall, nucleus, ribosomes, endoplasmic reticulum, Golgi body, lysosomes, vesicles, mitochondria, chloroplasts, and cytoskeleton Animals, plants, fungi, and protists are composed of eukaryotic cells Plasma Membrane and Cytoplasm All cells are surrounded by a plasma membrane (cell membrane) consisting of a phospholipid bilayer embedded with protein molecules. The cell membrane separates the living contents of the cell from the surrounding environment. Inside the cell is a semi-fluid medium called the cytoplasm, composed of water, salts, and dissolved organic molecules. The cell membrane regulates the entrance and exit of molecules into and out of the cytoplasm. Cell Walls Some eukaryotic cells have permeable but protective cell walls in addition to

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Chapter 3: Cell Structure and Function

Eukaryotic CellsEukaryotic cells are structurally complex, distinguished by the presence of a nucleus, which contains the genetic material. They also contain organelles, which are sub-cellular structures with defined functions.• Structures include the plasma membrane, cytoplasm, cell wall, nucleus, ribosomes,

endoplasmic reticulum, Golgi body, lysosomes, vesicles, mitochondria, chloroplasts, and cytoskeleton

• Animals, plants, fungi, and protists are composed of eukaryotic cells

Plasma Membrane and CytoplasmAll cells are surrounded by a plasma membrane (cell membrane) consisting of a phospholipid bilayer embedded with protein molecules. The cell membrane separates the living contents of the cell from the surrounding environment. Inside the cell is a semi-fluid medium called the cytoplasm, composed of water, salts, and dissolved organic molecules. The cell membrane regulates the entrance and exit of molecules into and out of the cytoplasm.

Cell WallsSome eukaryotic cells have permeable but protective cell walls in addition to cell membranes. Many plant cells have primary and secondary cell walls.• primary cell walls contain cellulose• secondary cell walls contain lignin; some fungi have

chitin

The Nucleus

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The nucleus stores genetic information. • Chromatin contains DNA and proteins• Condensed chromatin forms chromosomes• The nuclear envelope separates the nucleus from the cytoplasm and contains nuclear

pores

RibosomesRibosomes are responsible for protein synthesis.• Composed of large and small subunits, as well as rRNA• Associate with mRNA during protein synthesis• Can be found as polyribosomes (several associated with a single mRNA)

The Endomembrane SystemThe endomembrane system is the transportation and processing centre of the cell. It consists of • The nuclear envelope• The endoplasmic reticulum (ER): a system of membranous channels and sacs, where

proteins are synthesized and processed (rough ER) and phospholipids are made (smooth ER)

• The Golgi apparatus: the “shipping centre” of the cell• Lysosomes and vacuoles (larger storage units, more prominent in plant cells)

The Golgi Apparatus

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• The Golgi apparatus: flattened sacs where collection, packaging, and distribution of proteins and lipids occurs

• Produces lysosomes, which contain hydrolytic digestive enzymes and act as the garbage disposal for the cell

PeroxisomesPeroxisomes, similar to lysosomes, are membrane-bound vesicles that enclose enzymes. • Typically peroxisomes contain enzymes that produce hydrogen

peroxide, which is a toxic molecule that is broken down by an enzyme to oxygen and water

• Peroxisomes are most prevalent in cells that synthesize and break down fats, for example in the liver

Energy-Related OrganellesChloroplasts and mitochondria specialize in converting energy to a form the cell can use.• chloroplasts use solar energy to synthesize carbohydrates (photosynthesis)

• mitochondria break down carbohydrates to produce energy in the form of ATP (cellular respiration)

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Chloroplasts• Present in plant and algae cells• Bound by two membranes that enclose the fluid-filled stroma • Within the stroma are thylakoids stacked as grana (chlorophyll in the thylakoid used for

photosynthesis)