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An overview of cell theory, the structure and function of cells and tissues, and the physical properties of elements. It covers the development of cell theory, the differences between plant and animal cells, specialized cells, and epithelial and muscle tissue. Additionally, it discusses the properties of elements, including ionic and covalent bonding, metallic bonding, and intermolecular forces.
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CELL THEORY
The cell is the fundamental unit of life. All organisms, whatever their type or size, are composed of cells. The modern theory of cellular organisation states:-
Eukaryotic Prokaryotic
Eukaryotic cells make up multi- cellular organisms such as plants and animals. They are complex cells with a nucleus and membrane-bound orga- nelles.
Prokaryotic cells are single- celled organisms. They are sim- ple structures and do not have a nucleus or any membrane- bound organelles.
Plants and animals Bacteria
1665: Robert Hooke first described cells
1674 – 1683: The first living cell was observed Anton van Leeuwenhoek was the first person to observe bacteria and protoctista from pond water samples, after developing powerful glass lenses.
1831: Nucleus observed Robert Brown an English botanist was the first to observe and describe the nucleus in a plant cell.
1674 – 1683: Universal cell theory Matthias Schleiden suggested that all plant material is composed of cells. Jan Purkyne observed that animal tissue is composed of cells and the structure is similar to plant tissue. The scientist credited for the Universal Cell Theory is Theodor Schwann, a German physiologist. He proposed that ‘all living things are composed of cells.
1852: Evidence for the origin of new cells Robert Remak observed cell division in animal cells. His findings were not accepted at the time, but in 1855 Rudolf Virchow published the findings as his own to show new cells form from existing ones.
1860: Spontaneous generation disproved Louis Pasteur demonstrated that bacteria will only grow in sterile nutrient broth after it has been ex- posed to air. This disproved the theory of spontaneous generation of cells.
Robert Hooke
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Make sure you can link the structure of a cell organelle with its function.
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ANIMAL CELLS
One of the key functions of a cell is to synthesise proteins for use inside the cell, to lead to cell multiplication and for secretion out of the cell for example, insulin. Proteins are synthesised on ribosomes attached to rough endoplasmic reticulum. The newly synthesised proteins are transported through the cisternae of the rough ER and packaged into vesicles. They are transported to the Golgi apparatus, where vesicles fuse with the sur- face of the Golgi apparatus and the proteins enter. It is here that the newly synthesised proteins are modified and then packaged into vesicles. Secretory vesicles will transport proteins that are to be released from the cell to the cell surface membrane. They will fuse with the membrane and release the protein by exocytosis.
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PLANT CELLS
Plasmodesma: Microscopic channels which cross the cell walls of plant cells. Enable transport and communication be- tween individual plant cells.
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GRAM STAINING
It is important that microbiologists can correctly identify bacteria that cause infections to enable them to decide the most effective treatment.
During the staining technique, two stains are added to the bacterial smear: crystal violet and safranin.
Gram Positive Gram Negative
If you see a purple stain when ob- serving the smear under a micro- scope it shows that Gram-positive bacteria are present.
If the smear has retained the pink safranin stain, this shows that Gram-negative bacteria are pre- sent. This is because their thinner cell walls and lipid membranes allow ethanol (applied during the method) to wash off all the crystal violet purple stain and to then re- tain the pink safranin stain.
Scientists researching fertilisation in humans need to understand how sperm cells are adapted for their specific function. The diagram shows a human sperm cell. Complete the miss- ing labels, X and Y, on the diagram.
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Do you understand the meaning of the key terms ‘gametes’ and ‘water potential’?
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SPECIALISED CELLS (I)
Palisade mesophyll cells Root hair cell Sperm cell
Palisade mesophyll cells found in leaves are rectangular box shaped cells that con- tain chloroplasts. The chloroplasts are able to absorb a large amount of light for pho- tosynthesis. They also move around in the cytoplasm in order to maximise the amount of light absorbed.
These cells are found at a plant’s roots, near the growing tip. They have long hair- like extensions called root hairs. The root hairs increase the surface area of the cell to maximise the movement of water and minerals from the soil into the plant root.
Sperm cells are male gametes in animals. They have a tail like structure called a un- dulipodium so they can move. They also contain many mitochondria to supply the energy needed for this movement. The sperm head is 3 μm wide and 4 μm long. It is made up of an acrosome, which contains digestive enzymes. These enzymes are released when the sperm meets the egg, to digest the protective layer and allow the sperm to penetrate. The sperm’s function is to deliver genetic information to the egg cell or ovum (female gamete). This is ferti- lisation
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A columnar endothelium
B columnar epithelium
C squamous endothelium
D squamous epithelium
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EPITHELIAL TISSUE
Squamous epithelial tissue Ciliated columnar epithelial tissue Endothelial tissue
Location: lines organs and surfaces Location: line the trachea in the respirato- ry system, column-shaped ciliated cells with hair-like structures called cilia cover- ing the exposed cell surface
Location: found lining the heart, blood vessels and lymphatic vessels
Function: one cell thick, form thin, smooth, flat layers. Ideal for rapid diffu- sion e.g. alveoli in lungs - rapid diffusion of oxygen
Function: protect the lungs from infection by sweeping away pathogens and se- creting mucus to trap pathogens
Function: The cells provide a short diffu- sion pathway for the movement of various substances, such as: products of digestion into blood capillaries blood plasma and tissue fluid in and out of blood capillaries.
Damage caused by smoking: Smoking irritates and causes inflammation and scar- ring in the epithelium tissue of the lungs. The alveoli walls become thicker due to scarring and produce more mucus. The damage to the air sacs causes emphysema and the lungs lose their natural elasticity.
How the lungs are protected: They se- crete mucus to help trap any unwanted particles that are present in the air that you breathe in. This protects your lungs because it prevents bacteria reaching the alveoli.
How arteriosclerosis develops: Carbon monoxide and high blood pressure can damage the inner lining of the arteries. White blood cells repair the damage and encourage the growth of smooth muscle and the deposition of fatty substances such as cholesterol under the endothelium lining of arteries, not on the surface. This process of deposition is called atheroscle- rosis