Introductory Lecture - Cell Structure & Function

Introductory Lecture - Cell Structure & Function

1. 3 main parts of the cell

   • Nucleus
     • DNA
     • Chromosome
     • Gene
   • Plasma membrane
     • Structure + function of plasma membrane + membrane proteins
       • Phospholipids
       • Membrane proteiins
         • Integral proteins
         • Transmembrane proteins
         • Peripheral membrane proteins
         • Functions?
       • Fluid mosaic model
   • Cytoplasm

2. Structure + function of cell's major organelle systems

   • Ribosomes
   • ER
   • Golgi apparatus
   • Lysosomes
   • Mitochondria

3. Structure + function of DNA

   • Nucleosome
   • Chromatin
   • Chromosomes

4. Structure and function of cytoskeletal system

   • Microfilaments
   • Intermediate filaments
   • Microtubules

5. Prokaryotes vs eukaryotes