Cell Theory Cell Theory-_______ statements which describe all cells. 1. All _____ ______are composed of _____ 2. Cells are the _____ ______of structure and function in living things 3. New cells are produced from ________ cells Two Major Categories of CellsTwo Major Categories of Cells• 1. Prokaryotic Cells- Cells which _____ ______contain a nucleus, and therefore the genetic material is free in the cell • 2. Eukaryotic Cells- (Plant and Animal) Cells which contain a ______, and other_____ Is a pine tree a prokaryote or a eukaryote? A. Prokaryote B. Eukaryote • Organelles- structures in Eukaryotic cells which keep the cell alive and working correctly What does “elles” mean? What does “elle” mean? A. Little B. Organs “DNA” Organelles • • • Nucleus- a small structure in the cell which contains ______ _______ (DNA) and controls _____ ______ (It’s like the boss) Nuclear envelope- ________ and _______ the nucleus Chromatin-is made of _____ and when the cell divides it coils up to form chromosomes • Also, this chromatin (DNA) has the information needed to build proteins needed by organisms • Nucleolus- small dense area of nucleus which ______ _________ The Nucleus E.R. w/ Ribosomes • • Ribosomes- follow directions from ________, which describe how to make certain proteins. Endoplasmic Reticulum (ER)- 2 Types – Rough ER-Has ________ – Smooth ER-_____ _____ have ribosomes ER is near nucleus, so directions sent quickly from the _____ to _________ Endoplasmic Reticulum Golgi Apparatus & Lysosomes • • Golgi Apparatus- ________ proteins from the ER for ______ and ________ inside or outside of the cell Lysosomes- small organelles filled with _______ which have 2 major jobs • • break down (fat), (sugar), and proteins digest old cell parts which are no longer useful Golgi Lysosomes Energy Organelles • • Chloroplasts- capture energy from ______ and convert it to sugar >photosynthesis. Chloroplasts are only found in _______. Mitochondria- convert _____ to ATP >used by your cells for energy Chloroplasts Mitochondria Structural Organelles • Cytoskeleton- network of protein _______ that help the cell to keep the correct shape. They also help some cells move around the body • Centrioles- located near the nucleus and help to organize ______ ______ Cell Membrane & Cell Wall Protective Boundaries • • Cell Membrane (Plasma Membrane)________ the cell and _______ what enters and leaves the cell. Cell Wall- Found outside the plasma membrane. Protects ______ ________. Cell Membrane Cell Wall
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