Lecture on Animal Cells and Eukaryotic Cells

Introduction

• Animals and plants are made up of eukaryotic cells.
• Eukaryotic cells have a true nucleus containing DNA.
• Eukaryotic cells have various organelles with specific functions.

Differences Between Animal and Plant Cells

• Animal Cells
  • Flexible cell membrane.
  • Ability to create diverse cell types, organs, and tissues.
  • Specialized muscle tissue for movement.
  • Lack of cell walls allows for complex nerve and muscle structures.
• Plant Cells
  • Have a rigid cell wall made of cellulose.
  • Contain organelles to produce their own food.
  • Limited in mobility and complexity.

Eukaryotic Cell Structure

• Cell Membrane
  • Selectively permeable; controls what enters and exits.
  • Similar to fascist border police, metaphorically.
• Cytoplasm
  • Watery, nutrient-rich solution filling the cell.
• Cytoskeleton
  • Provides structural support via protein strands.
• Centrosomes
  • Assemble microtubules that reinforce cell structures.

Organelles and Their Functions

• Endoplasmic Reticulum (ER)
  • Rough ER: Studded with ribosomes, involved in protein synthesis.
  • Smooth ER: Produces lipids, detoxifies substances, stores ions.
• Ribosomes
  • Assemble amino acids into polypeptides.
  • Located freely in cytoplasm or attached to nuclear envelope.
• Golgi Apparatus
  • Processes and packages proteins.
  • Combines proteins with carbohydrates.
  • Prepares vesicles for transport.
• Lysosomes
  • Enzymatic breakdown of waste and debris.
  • Recycling materials for new cell-building.

The Nucleus: The Brain of the Cell

• Nucleus
  • Stores DNA; central to cell regulation.
  • Commands organelle function and cell operations.
• Nucleolus
  • Produces ribosomal RNA, forming ribosome units.
  • No separate membrane.
• Chromatin and Chromosomes
  • DNA stored in chromatin; organizes into chromosomes during cell division.

Mitochondria: The Power Plants

• Convert carbohydrates, fats into ATP, the energy currency.
• Originated as separate organisms; have their own DNA.
• Mitochondrial DNA inherited maternally.
  • Used to trace lineage back to "Mitochondrial Eve."

Conclusion

• Eukaryotic cells are complex but fundamental units of life.
• Further resources are available for in-depth understanding.

Additional Information

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