Eukaryotic Cell Ultrastucture

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A-levels Biology (Cell Structure) Mind Map on Eukaryotic Cell Ultrastucture, created by lottienilsen on 14/05/2014.
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Eukaryotic Cell Ultrastucture
  1. Ribosome
    1. A very small organelle not bounded by a membrane, consisting of a large and small subunit. It is made up of protein and RNA
      1. Uses the information in nucleic acids to synthesise proteins
      2. Cell Membrane
        1. A phospholipid bilayer with intrinsic and extrinsic protein molecules
          1. A partially permeable barrier which controls the passage of substances into and out of the cell
          2. Nucleus & Nucleolus
            1. Large organelle enclosed by a double membrane (envelope) perforated by pores. Contains chromosomes and one or more nuclei
              1. Chromosomes contain DNA which controls the synthesis of proteins. Ribosomes are formed on the nucleolus
              2. Smooth & Rough ER
                1. A complex network of flattened membrane-bound sacs called cisternae. Often has ribosomes on the cytoplasmic side
                  1. Forms a system of channels for transporting materials through the cytoplasm One type has ribosomes on its surface and is the site of protein synthesis
                  2. Golgi Body
                    1. A stack of membrane bound flattened sacs in the cytoplasm
                      1. Receives protein synthesised on the ER and prepares them for secretion from the cell. This often involves adding carbohydrates to the proteins to make them glycoproteins
                      2. Mitochondria
                        1. Have an outer membrane and an inner one which is folded into cristae. Inside the inner membrane is the matrix containing enzymes, a circular DNA molecule and ribosomes
                          1. The site of aerobic respiration and responsible for producing most of the ATP in a cell
                          2. Chloroplast
                            1. Surrounded by 2 membranes. Contains a matrix called stroma which has a system of membranes running through it. these are stacked in places to form grana containing chlorophyll. Stroma contains circular DNA, ribosomes and starch granules
                              1. The organelle in which photosynthesis takes place. Pigments capture the energy of sunlight and transfer it to chemical bonds
                              2. Cell Wall
                                1. Consists of cellulose microfibrils and other polysaccharides
                                  1. Provides mechanical support and protection. Prevents cell from bursting
                                  2. Lysosomes
                                    1. A vesicle containing digestive enzymes
                                      1. Responsible for destroying worn out organelles and for digesting the contents of vacuoles formed by phagocytosis
                                      2. Centrioles
                                        1. A pair of short cylinders. Each one is made up of nine microtubules
                                          1. Form a spindle-shaped structure of protein fibres on which the chromosomes move during nuclear division
                                          2. Flagella
                                            1. Hair like extensions that stick out from the surface of a cell
                                              1. Causes whole cells to move. Microtubules use energy from ATP to slide over each other causing movement
                                              2. Cilia
                                                1. Same as flagella
                                                  1. Occur in large numbers. Their movement sweeps substances along
                                                  2. Microtubules
                                                    1. Fine tubular structure built of tubulin and forms part of the cytoskeleton. In eukaryotes only
                                                      1. Give the cell structural support but can be assembled and disassembled to transport organelles and substances through the cytoplasm
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