The cell membrane is made up of fats‚ proteins‚ lipids‚ and carbohydrates‚ and is a permeable structure. However‚ this permeation is very discerning because it only lets certain things pass through it. The cell membrane has a layer of phospholipids with hydrophobic ends and hydrophilic tops. The “tails” are made out of phosphate‚ while the “heads” are made up of two strings of fatty acids. There are two layers of these phospholipids‚ called the “bilayer”‚ and the tips of each phospholipid are facing
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How is the structure of cells related to their function? Cell structures come in various shapes and sizes dependent on their location within an organism and what life sustaining process it carries out. These can range from the globular protein of a red blood cell‚ designed to carry four oxygen molecules at a time to the tail like flagellum of a bacteria designed for mobility and penetration of organs within a body. There are two main types of cells‚ eukaryotic cells which are generally plant
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Chloe Troulan 1. In the table below‚ compare prokaryote and eukaryote cells. Prokaryote Eukaryote 70S (small) ribosomes The nucleoid is naked DNA No mitochondria Cell parts The cell parts float in the cytoplasm Under 10 micrometers in diameter 80S (large) ribosomes True nucleus contains DNA Mitocondria Organelles in discrete membranes Internal membranes enclose organelles 10-15µm in diameter 2. What is the literal meaning of the term eukaryote? The term ‘eukaryote’ means “true
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SCIENCE CELL – STRUCTURE AND FUNCTIONS Cell – Structure and Functions Cell as the Basic Unit of Life The cell is the basic structural and functional unit of all living organisms. It is the smallest part of the body of an organism‚ is capable of independent existence and is able to perform the essential functions of life. Discovery of the Cell Robert Hooke observed cork cells under a simple microscope designed by him. He observed compartments resembling honeycombs and each compartment
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ESSAY ‘The structure and importance of the plasma membrane found within and around all cells’ The plasma membrane surrounds all eukaryotic and prokaryotic cells. Eukaryotic cells have membrane bounded organelles whereas prokaryotic cells do not. The plasma membrane forms the boundary between the cell cytoplasm and the environment. Its function are to allow different environments to be established inside and outside the cell. It also controls the movement of substances into and out of the cell. The cell
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Micrograph Structure (noun) Function (verb) Relationship between S/F Nucleus - Nucleus composed of chromatin‚ nucleoplasm‚ a nucleolus‚ and a nuclear envelope - Has large pores (nuclear pores/nuclear envelope) - Nuclear envelope has a double membrane - Diameter of 5 micrometers - spherical shape - controls all cell activity by directing which enzymes are made for specific functions - stores the genetic material of the cell (DNA) - directs the chemical reactions in cells by transcribing
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Organelle | Found In | Structure | Function | Cell Membrane (plasma membrane) | Both | A phospholipid bilayer that contains proteins. Lipids face each other while the phosphates face away from each other. Most proteins stay with the outer layer of phospholipids. | Protective barrier. Transports required materials and wastes in and out of the cell. Cell communication. | Nucleus | Both | Dense sphere inside the cell. Surrounded by a nuclear envelope with nuclear pores that allow for material transportation
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Experiment 1 1. For each structure identified‚ do you think its location affects its ability to function? Why or why not? (Hint: those buried deep in the cell probably do different things than those closer to the cell membrane). Structure does not affect function of the cells‚ cells have a particular structure that enables them to carry out their function in the best way. 2. Draw a labeled diagram of a small section of the plasma membrane and briefly describe its structure and function.
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Chapter 3 Cloze Notes CORNELL NOTES UNIT 2: Cells Directions: Create a Chapter 3: Cell Structure and Function minimum of 5 questions in this column per page I. Cell Theory (Section 3.1) (average). You can use these questions during class A. Early studies led to the development of the cell theory or tutorial to better understand a topic; or at home to better understand 1. Discovery of Cells your notes and prepare for tests and quizzes. a. Robert __________ (1665)—Used compound microscope to
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Nucleic Acid Structure & Function Charlotte V. Bañes‚ MD Department of Biochemistry Introduction ORGANISM Store and preserve information Pass information to future generations Express information during life’s processes GENETIC INFORMATION Coded along a polymeric molecule (DNA) the chemical basis of heredity Organized into genes units of DNA that encodes a protein or DNA Central Dogma of Molecular Biology Gene Expression & DNA Replication “The genetic information
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