Human Biology Unit 1 Assignment The human body is made up of 100 trillion cells. All cells have the same basic structure (see figure 1) however some cells are specialised to suit a specific purpose. An example of this is the pancreatic beta cells found in the islets of Langerhans. These cells are specialised to synthesise the protein insulin that is involved in the metabolism of glucose in the cells. (Layden‚ 2010) Figure 1 - Picture to show basic structure of a cell. (Farrabee‚ M J. 2007) But
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How organelles work together: The organelles have to work together‚ in cells‚ in order to carry out functions. One main process that requires the organelles to work together for is protein synthesis. Most animal cells make proteins. The nucleus is the organelle in the cell which contains the material needed to produce a protein. The nucleus holds DNA. A copy of part of the DNA is made which is called mRNA. This leaves the nucleus and interacts with ribosomes which are located in the cytoplasm or
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Cell Organelles Nucleus Its function is to control the cell’s activities and retain the chromosomes. The nucleus is bound by a double membrane‚ the nuclear envelope. The nuclear envelope has pores in it to allow the transport of mRNA. The cytoplasm like material is called nucleoplasm which contains chromatin (coils of DNA and histone proteins)‚ it is chromatin that condenses to form chromosomes during cell division. Within the nucleus is a small spherical body called the nucleolus which
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protect the cell from its surroundings‚ the membrane also regulates the movement of substances that go in and out of the cell. This is composed of phospholipid bilayer with embedded proteins. Cell Wall: The cell wall is composed of cellulose‚ this sugar is used as structure and protection. This organelle is only found in plants. The cell wall has three layers the middle lamella‚ primary cell wall‚ and secondary cell wall. The middle lamella contains a polysaccharide that binds cells to one another
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which he called cells’ this in itself unbeknownst to him‚ was the discovery of the fundamental unit of all living things. In 1838 a botanist called Schleiden derived the theory The basic unit of structure and function of all living organisms is the cell.’ Over 150 years later this can be regarded as one of the most familiar and important facts within the biological fields. Drawing of cork cells published by Robert Hooke 1665 The Cell itself and use
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most obvious organelle in any eukaryotic cell. It is enclosed in a double membrane and communicates with the surrounding cytosol via numerous nuclear pores. Within the nucleus is the DNA responsible for providing the cell with its unique characteristics. The DNA is similar in every cell of the body‚ but depending on the specific cell type‚ some genes may be turned on or off - that’s why a liver cell is different from a muscle cell‚ and a muscle cell is different from a fat cell. When a cell is dividing
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[pic] Cells and Their Organelles The cell is the basic unit of life. The following is a glossary of animal cell terms. All cells are surrounded by a cell membrane. The cell membrane is semipermeable‚ allowing some substances to pass into the cell and blocking others. It is composed of a double layer of phospholipids and embedded proteins. Color and label the cell membrane tan. Plant cells have an additional layer surrounding them called the cell wall. The cell wall is made of nonliving
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Cell Organelle Worksheet Organelle Nucleus Where found (plant/animal/both) In animals it’s in the center of the cell while in plants it’s found in the cytoplasm. What it does in the cell (functions) It maintains the integrity of the genes and controls the activities of the cell. Something that performs the same function in the “real world” It works like a CPU sending out messages. Organelle Nucleolus Where found (plant/animal/both) For both animal and plants it’s within the nucleus of the
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Biology- cell organelles assignment Animal cells: Introduction: An animal cell is called a eukaryotic cell; it has a cell membrane‚ cytoplasm and a nucleus. The cell surface is covered by a membrane only. The cell membrane is strong and keeps the cell together even though it is thin and flexible. The cell membrane also controls what goes in and out of the cell e.g. nutrients go in and waste comes out. The cytoplasm is inside the nucleus and it controls the cells activities. An animal is
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cytology may be defined as that branch of science‚ which deals with the morphology and physiology of the cell. Cytogenetics: Combined study of cytology and genetics. History Events (cytology and Genetics) |Year |Events | |1665 |R. Hooke – Introduced the term “cell” | |1830
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