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Grade 10 Academic Science – Biology Cell Theory Section 2.1 – Pages 29-32 Cells are the basic units of life. They are the building blocks of all organisms, from bacteria to animals. In 1665, Robert Hooke used a very primitive microscope to see cells in cork. The Cell Theory was developed from the discoveries of three German scientists: Matthias Schleiden, Theodor Schwann, and Rudolph Virchow. In 1838, Schleiden determined plants were made of cells. In 1839, Schwann discovered all animals were composed of cells. In 1855, Virchow revealed all cells come from existing cells. The modern tenets of the Cell Theory 1. All known living things are made up of cells. 2. The cell is the structural and functional unit of all living things. 3. All cells come from pre-existing cells by division. (Spontaneous Generation does not occur). 4. Cells contain hereditary information which is passed from cell to cell during cell division. 5. All cells are basically the same in chemical composition. 6. All energy flow (metabolism and biochemistry) of life occurs within cells. The three main parts of the Cell Theory All organisms are made up of one or more cells The cell is the fundamental unit of structure and function in living things All cells are essentially the same in chemical composition Types of Cells Cells are classified as either prokaryotic or eukaryotic. Prokaryote Cells have no nucleus or organelles with membranes. Thus, the parts of a prokaryotic cell are Cell wall Cell membrane Ribosome A single chromosome with nucleic acid Bacteria and blue-green bacteria are prokaryotic cells. Eukaryote Cells contain: Nucleus with multiple chromosomes Cell organelles including ribosome and mitochondria Cell membrane. The cells of protozoa, algae, fungi, plants and animals are eukaryotic cells. Pasteur's Experiment to Disprove Spontaneous Growth Nutrient broths were heated and sterilized in a flask with a straight neck and a curved neck. As his control, Pasteur used flasks with straight necks that permitted bacteria to settle into the broth. In these flasks, the broth was soon teaming with bacteria. Pasteur's experimental flasks had long S-shaped necks. With such necks bacteria could not enter, even though they were exposed to air. Therefore no bacteria grew. When the S-shaped neck was removed bacteria began to grow in the sterile media. Grade 10 Academic Science – Biology Cell What is a cell? A cell is the most fundamental unit of biological life. A cell is the very smallest unit of living matter. All living things including plants and animals are made up of cells. Cells are the structural and functional units of all living organisms. In your own words…. There are two classifications of cells: (1) prokaryotic and (2) eukaryotic. Cell Characteristics Classification Prokaryote Eukaryote Examples Unicellular No nucleus or organelles with membranes Cell wall Cell membrane Ribosome A single chromosome with nucleic acid Each cell is capable of independent existence Bacteria Blue-green bacteria Unicellular and multi-cellular Nucleus with multiple chromosomes Cell organelles including ribosome and mitochondria Cell membrane In multi-cellular organisms, cell functions are specialized Protozoa Algae Fungi Plants Animals Thus, a cell is alive. As well, it is able to survive, growth and reproduce. Task Design a cell that functions so it can survive, grow and reproduce. What is a cell? adapted from - http://ghr.nlm.nih.gov/handbook/basics/cell Cells are the basic building blocks of all living things. The human body is composed of trillions of cells. They provide structure for the body, take in nutrients from food, convert those nutrients into energy, and carry out specialized functions. Cells also contain the body’s hereditary material and can make copies of themselves. Cells have many parts, each with a different function. Some of these parts, called organelles, are specialized structures that perform certain tasks within the cell. Human cells contain the following major parts, listed in alphabetical order: Cytoplasm Within cells, the cytoplasm is made up of a jelly-like fluid (called the cytosol) and other structures that surround the nucleus. Cytoskeleton The cytoskeleton is a network of long fibers that make up the cell’s structural framework. The cytoskeleton has several critical functions, including determining cell shape, participating in cell division, and allowing cells to move. It also provides a track-like system that directs the movement of organelles and other substances within cells. Endoplasmic reticulum (ER) This organelle helps process molecules created by the cell. The endoplasmic reticulum also transports these molecules to their specific destinations either inside or outside the cell. Golgi apparatus The Golgi apparatus packages molecules processed by the endoplasmic reticulum to be transported out of the cell. Lysosomes and peroxisomes These organelles are the recycling center of the cell. They digest foreign bacteria that invade the cell, rid the cell of toxic substances, and recycle worn-out cell components. Mitochondria Mitochondria are complex organelles that convert energy from food into a form that the cell can use. They have their own genetic material, separate from the DNA in the nucleus, and can make copies of themselves. Nucleus The nucleus serves as the cell’s command center, sending directions to the cell to grow, mature, divide, or die. It also houses DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid), the cell’s hereditary material. The nucleus is surrounded by a membrane called the nuclear envelope, which protects the DNA and separates the nucleus from the rest of the cell. Plasma membrane The plasma membrane is the outer lining of the cell. It separates the cell from its environment and allows materials to enter and leave the cell. Ribosomes Ribosomes are organelles that process the cell’s genetic instructions to create proteins. These organelles can float freely in the cytoplasm or be connected to the endoplasmic reticulum (see above).