Concept Map of Cellular Structures

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Concept Map of the Cell
Dimas Broco
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Concept Map of Cellular Structures
  1. Microtubules
    1. Structure
      1. Long and hollow cylinders that consist of subunits of the protein tubulin.
      2. Function
        1. They form a dynamic scaffolding for cellular processes. They assemble when needed and disassemble when not needed.
      3. Plasma Membrane
        1. Structure
          1. Membrane that encloses the cell which is composed of a bilayer of proteins.
          2. Function
            1. Selectively controls the kinds and amounts of substances moving in and out of the cell. (selectively permeable)
          3. Extracellular Matrix (ECM)
            1. Structure
              1. Structure differs among groups but it is in most cases a wall.
              2. Function
                1. Protects, supports, and imparts shapes of the cell.
              3. Intermediate Filaments
                1. Structure
                  1. Fibrous proteins (lamina) coiled together.
                  2. Function
                    1. Stable cytoskeletal element that supports cells and tissues.
                  3. Microfilaments
                    1. Structure
                      1. Fibers that consist of subunits of actin.
                      2. Function
                        1. Strengthen or change the shape of eukaryotic cells.
                      3. Lysosomes
                        1. Structure
                          1. Compartments/vessels for waste disposal and recycling.
                          2. Function
                            1. Digests and recycles materials.
                          3. Cell junctions
                            1. Structure
                              1. Sites of physical contact between cells.
                              2. Function
                                1. Connect cells to other cells and the environment.
                              3. Nucleus
                                1. Structure
                                  1. An organelle with a double membrane.
                                  2. Function
                                    1. Houses the genetic information of the cell. (DNA)
                                  3. Nuclear envelope
                                    1. Structure
                                      1. Two lipid bilayers folded together in a single membrane.
                                      2. Function
                                        1. Controlling which substances can cross to the nucleus. Basically the membrane of the nucleus.
                                      3. Chloroplasts
                                        1. Function
                                          1. Organelle that sparks photosynthesis in the cells of plants.
                                          2. Structure
                                            1. Oval or disc shaped plastids specialized for photosynthesis.
                                          3. Mitochondria
                                            1. Structure
                                              1. An oval shaped organelle with a double membrane.
                                              2. Function
                                                1. Eukaryotic organelle that specialises in making ATP.
                                              3. Rough ER
                                                1. Structure
                                                  1. Bound ribosomes.
                                                  2. Function
                                                    1. Transports carbohydrates and proteins to different parts of the cell
                                                  3. Smooth ER
                                                    1. Structure
                                                      1. No bound ribosomes.
                                                      2. Function
                                                        1. Carries enzymes that break down carbohydrates, lipids, toxins, and waste.
                                                      3. Golgi Apparatus
                                                        1. Structure
                                                          1. Flat disks called cisternae.
                                                          2. Function
                                                            1. Modifies proteins to send them to the ER.
                                                          3. Ribosomes
                                                            1. Structure
                                                              1. Two subunits made of RNA and proteins.
                                                              2. Function
                                                                1. Organelle where proteins are synthesized
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