a Dutch scientist known for his works with microscopy and considered one of the pillars of microbiology
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Anton van Leeuwenhoek
universally acknowledged as the father of microbiology.
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Robert Hooke
who first observed and coined the term cell
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honeycomb shape
what shape did Robert Hooke saw when he observed the cell
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Cell Theory
the idea that living organisms are composed of basic, structural units called cells.
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1. All living organisms are composed of one or many cells. 2. Cells are the basic unit of structure and organization in organisms. 3. Cells must come from pre-existing cells.
Three main ideas of Cell Theory
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1. DNA is passed between cells during cell division. 2. All cells of organisms have the same basic chemical composition. 3. Energy flow occurs within cells.
serves as an outer covering that protects the insides of a cell from its surrounding environment
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phospholipids bilayer
plasma membrane is commonly composed of ________
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**Cytosol**
a fluid region in the cell where other cell components are found
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Chromosomes
structures that contain genetic material in the form of DNA
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Ribosomes
particles that synthesize proteins
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Plasma Membrane
A semi-permeable layer that separates the insides of a cell from the external environment and is the location of chemical exchanges for many life functions.
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Cytoplasm
The fluid internal environment of the cell where all internal components of the cell (called “organelles”) are suspended
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Nucleus
Stores the genetic material of the cell. In prokaryotes
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Nucleoid
where is the genetic material located
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Nuclear Membrane
Encloses the nucleus and protects the genetic material.
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Nucleoplasm
The environment within the nucleus.
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Nucleolus
An area in the nucleoplasm where the genetic material is highly concentrated.
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Nuclear Pore
Gateway of materials into or out of the nucleus.
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Mitochondrion
Produces energy for the organism, having the moniker “powerhouse of the cell” due to this function.
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Endoplasmic Reticulum (ER)
Sites for lipid and protein synthesis.
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Rough ER
Contains ribosomes and is the site for protein synthesis. In addition, it also functions as the cell’s membrane-making machine.
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**Smooth ER**
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Contains cell types used in metabolic processes, especially lipid synthesis, as well as storage of calcium ions.
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Golgi Apparatus
Site for modifying, sorting, and storing compounds synthesized by the ER.
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Lysosome
Contains digestive enzymes that help break down food or damaged organelles.
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Peroxisome
Helps break down fatty acids to be used as cellular fuel.
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Ribosome
Can be found attached to the rough ER or free in the cytosol
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Vacuoles
Storage of food and other chemicals.
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Centriole
Organelle for cell division.
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chloroplasts
present in plants and used in photosynthesis.
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Prokaryotes
refer to organisms with cells that are simple, often single (unicellular), and **lack a nucleus**, or any other **membrane-bound organelle**.
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nucleoid
Prokaryotic DNA is found in the central part of the cell: a darkened region called the
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peptidoglycan
a cell wall of bacteria composed of sugars and amino acids, and many have a polysaccharide capsule
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peptidoglycan
the cell wall of bacteria that acts as an extra layer of protection, helping the cell maintain its shape, and preventing dehydration.
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capsule
another part of procaryote cell that allows the cell to attach to surfaces in its environment
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flagella
part of prokaryote cell that is used for locomotion
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pili
used to exchange genetic material during a type of reproduction called conjugation.
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eukaryote
meanwhile, is composed of cells that have a membrane-bound nucleus and other membrane-bound compartments, called organelles, with specialized functions.
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true nucleus
The word eukaryotic means
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little organ
The word “organelle” means
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1. Genetic Control 2. Manufacture, distribution, and breakdown of molecules 3. Energy processing 4. Structural support, movement, and communication
Three main kinds of fibers that make up the cytoskeleton
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Microtubules
straight and hollow tubes composed of proteins called tubulins.
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Microtubules
In animal cells, these grow from the centrosome while plant cells have other means of synthesizing as they lack centrosomes.
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**Intermediate filaments**
found in cells of most animals, these reinforce cell shape and anchor some organelles. For example, the outer layer of our skin is made of dead skin cells composed of these
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Microfilaments
help support the cell’s shape, particularly in animal cells that lack cell walls. These are also involved in cell movements.
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actin filaments
Microfilaments are also called ____
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cilia
short and numerous appendages that propel the protist *Paramecium*.
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flagellum
is longer than the cilia but present in fewer numbers or as a sole structure per cell.
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extracellular matrix (ECM)
Animal cells produce what that helps hold cells together and protects and supports the plasma membrane
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glycoproteins
the main components of extracellular matrix (ECM) are
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glycoproteins
are proteins bonded with carbohydrates.
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1. Tight Junctions 2. Anchoring Junctions 3. Gap junctions
3 types of junctions
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Tight Junction
a type of junction that occurs when the plasma membrane of neighboring cells is knit tightly together by proteins.
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Tight Junction
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Anchoring junctions
fasten cells into strong sheets. These junctions are connected to the cytoplasm by intermediate filaments.
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Tight junctions
They prevent the leakage of fluid across a layer of cells. For example, the food we eat and are within our digestive tract does not leak because of these cell junctions.
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Anchoring junctions
These junctions are common in tissues subjected often to stretching such as our skin and muscle.
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Anchoring junctions
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Gap junctions
also called communicating junctions
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Gap junctions
this type of junction allows small molecules to flow through protein-lined pores between cells.
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Gap junctions
this junction is common in babies in the womb since communication between the mother and the developing baby is necessary for the baby’s development.
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Gap junctions
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pectin
Plant cells initially lay down a relatively thin and flexible primary wall to allow the cell to continue to enlarge. Between adjacent cells is a sticky substance called _______, gluing cells together. When the plant cell stops growing, it strengthens the wall.
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plasmodesmata
it allows water and other small molecules to freely move from cell to cell. These structures allow cells in plant tissues to share water, nourishment, and chemical messages.