Cell Structure and Function

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Course Outline

  1. Cell Fundamentals and Components
  2. Organelles and Cellular Functions
  3. Movement Across Cell Membranes
  4. Cell Cycle and Differentiation

1. Cell Fundamentals and Components

Key Concepts & Definitions

  • Cell membrane : a mostly lipid boundary containing proteins that regulates movement into and out of the cell and is selectively permeable
  • Cytoplasm : a gel-like component containing the cytoskeleton and suspended organelles
  • Nucleus : contains DNA and is separated from the cytoplasm by a nuclear envelope that protects DNA and controls movement

Essential Points

  • The three main cell components are:

    • the cell membrane
    • the nucleus
    • the cytoplasm
  • Cells are the units of life, and they vary in size, shape, content, and function.

  • Cells are controlled by genes, and different cells use different genetic instructions.

Memory Hook

MNC: membrane, nucleus, cytoplasm

2. Organelles and Cellular Functions

Key Concepts & Definitions

  • Mitochondria : capture and release energy for the cell through cellular respiration, and their amount varies among different cells

  • Ribosomes are found on the rough endoplasmic reticulum and in the cytoplasm, where they carry out protein synthesis.

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1. Which statement best describes cells as the basic units of life?

2. Why can different types of cells perform different functions even though they contain genetic material?

3. Which set correctly identifies the three main components of a cell?

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What are cells in biology?

Cells are the units of life.

How do cells differ from each other?

Cells vary in size, shape, content, and function.

What controls the activities of cells?

Genes control the activities of cells.

What are the three main components of a cell?

The cell membrane, nucleus, and cytoplasm are the main components.

What is the cell membrane?

The cell membrane is a mostly lipid boundary containing proteins that regulates movement into and out of the cell.

What is the cytoplasm?

The cytoplasm is a gel-like component containing the cytoskeleton and suspended organelles.

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