The Cell Part 3 Structures and Organelles

Eukaryotic Cells

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 The largest membranebound organelle in the eukaryotic cell Enclosed by the nuclear envelope Contains a dark spot - the nucleolus which builds ribosomes Contains chromatin (DNA and proteins) when coiled forms chromosomes
The nucleus is the cells architect or

The Nucleus

Plasma Membrane
Composed of a phospholipid bilayer with embedded proteins Provides a barrier that controls what enters and leaves the cell. All cells, both prokaryotic and eukaryotic, contain plasma membranes.

 Both prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells can have a cell wall. All plants have a cell wall. Composed of cellulose in plant cells. A rigid, protective covering that provides structural support.

Cell Wall

Provides structure and defense for the cell

Cytoplasm
Watery cell fluid which surrounds the organelles and contains many dissolved solutes. Site of many cellular chemical

Nucleu s

Vacuole
Bag-like storage structure Can take up to 90% of the volume of a plant cell Stores food, water, wastes, or other substances Associated Animal cell with storage vacuoles are
Vacuole

Vacuole

Mitochondria
The site of cellular respiration. Provides energy for the cell by producing a molecule called ATP. Has a highly folded inner membrane that Associated provides energy! with

Mitochondria

Chloroplast
Site of photosynthesis. Contains the green pigment chlorophyll. Has a highly folded inner membrane that provides increased surface area for

Ribosomes
Composed of RNA and protein Made up of two subunits Responsible for protein synthesis Found in both prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells
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Other Organelles
Other organelles help to carry out cell functions. ER makes lipids and helps build new membrane. Golgi receives and modifies proteins and then ships them to new locations in the cell.
Endoplasmic Reticulum

Lysosome

Golgi Apparatus

Read on for more about each of these organelles.

Endoplasmic Reticulum: (ER)

A folded membrane that moves material in the cell ER (Endoplasmic Reticulum) is part of the internal delivery system and uses tubes for passageways. ER is additionally responsible for moving proteins and other carbohydrates to the Golgi Body.

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Golgi Body (Apparatus)

Consists of flat, disk-shaped sacs, tubules, and vesicles Stacks of sacs that package and move proteins around in the cell.
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Lysosomes
Organelle that contains digestive enzymes to digest worn out cell parts. Lysosomes are round membrane surrounded structures that can be found anywhere in the cytoplasm. Sometimes they are Associate called suicide sacs d with because they encase worn out cell parts to be clean

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http://www.cellsalive.com/cells/cell_m Try this website to see interactive models of eukaryotic plant and animal cells This lesson has been part 3 of a 4 part series on the cell. The final lesson in this unit deals with transport in cells.