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What is the primary function of the cell membrane?
What is the primary function of the cell membrane?
Regulates what enters and leaves the cell
What is the main role of mitochondria in cellular function?
What is the main role of mitochondria in cellular function?
Generating energy for the cell through cellular respiration
What is the site of protein synthesis in a cell?
What is the site of protein synthesis in a cell?
Ribosomes
What is the function of lysosomes in a cell?
What is the function of lysosomes in a cell?
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What is the primary difference between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells?
What is the primary difference between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells?
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What is the function of the Golgi apparatus in protein synthesis?
What is the function of the Golgi apparatus in protein synthesis?
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What were the two primary Enlightenment ideas that contributed to the Revolution of Europe?
What were the two primary Enlightenment ideas that contributed to the Revolution of Europe?
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What was the main outcome of the French Revolution?
What was the main outcome of the French Revolution?
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What was the Reign of Terror, and when did it occur?
What was the Reign of Terror, and when did it occur?
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What was the consequence of Napoleon's conquest of Europe?
What was the consequence of Napoleon's conquest of Europe?
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What was the main demand of the Revolutions of 1848?
What was the main demand of the Revolutions of 1848?
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What was the outcome of the Revolutions of 1848?
What was the outcome of the Revolutions of 1848?
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Cellular Structure
- Cell Membrane: Semi-permeable membrane that surrounds the cell, regulates what enters and leaves the cell
- Cytoplasm: Jelly-like substance inside the cell membrane, contains organelles and cytosol
- Nucleus: Control center of the cell, contains most of the cell's genetic material (DNA)
- Mitochondria: Organelles responsible for generating energy for the cell (cellular respiration)
- Endoplasmic Reticulum (ER): Network of membranous tubules and cisternae, involved in protein synthesis and transport
- Ribosomes: Small organelles found throughout the cytoplasm, responsible for protein synthesis
- Lysosomes: Membrane-bound sacs containing digestive enzymes, break down and recycle cellular waste and foreign substances
- Golgi Apparatus: Complex of flattened sacs and tubules, involved in protein modification, sorting, and packaging
Cellular Functions
- Metabolism: Conversion of energy and nutrients, involves anabolic and catabolic reactions
- Protein Synthesis: Process by which cells create proteins, involving transcription and translation
- Cell Division: Process by which cells reproduce, involving mitosis and cytokinesis
- Cell Signaling: Communication between cells, involving signaling pathways and molecular messengers
- Cell Adhesion: Interaction between cells and their environment, involving cell adhesion molecules and the extracellular matrix
Cell Types
- Prokaryotic Cells: Lack a true nucleus, found in bacteria and archaea
- Eukaryotic Cells: Possess a true nucleus, found in plants, animals, fungi, and protists
- Stem Cells: Undifferentiated cells capable of differentiating into specialized cells
- Specialized Cells: Cells that have developed specific structures and functions, e.g. nerve cells, muscle cells, epithelial cells
Cellular Structure
- Cell membrane is semi-permeable, regulating what enters and leaves the cell
- Cytoplasm is a jelly-like substance inside the cell membrane, containing organelles and cytosol
- Nucleus is the control center of the cell, containing most of the cell's genetic material (DNA)
- Mitochondria are organelles responsible for generating energy for the cell through cellular respiration
- Endoplasmic Reticulum (ER) is a network of membranous tubules and cisternae, involved in protein synthesis and transport
- Ribosomes are small organelles found throughout the cytoplasm, responsible for protein synthesis
- Lysosomes are membrane-bound sacs containing digestive enzymes, breaking down and recycling cellular waste and foreign substances
- Golgi Apparatus is a complex of flattened sacs and tubules, involved in protein modification, sorting, and packaging
Cellular Functions
- Metabolism involves the conversion of energy and nutrients, including anabolic and catabolic reactions
- Protein synthesis is the process by which cells create proteins, involving transcription and translation
- Cell division is the process by which cells reproduce, involving mitosis and cytokinesis
- Cell signaling is the communication between cells, involving signaling pathways and molecular messengers
- Cell adhesion involves the interaction between cells and their environment, including cell adhesion molecules and the extracellular matrix
Cell Types
- Prokaryotic cells lack a true nucleus, found in bacteria and archaea
- Eukaryotic cells possess a true nucleus, found in plants, animals, fungi, and protists
- Stem cells are undifferentiated cells capable of differentiating into specialized cells
- Specialized cells have developed specific structures and functions, such as nerve cells, muscle cells, and epithelial cells
Causes of the Revolution
- Enlightenment ideas spread liberal and democratic values, emphasizing reason and individual rights
- Social and economic inequality led to resentment towards the aristocracy, with a growing gap between nobility and commoners
- Nationalist sentiment rose, with a desire for self-determination and independence
French Revolution (1789-1799)
- Storming of the Bastille marked the start of the revolution in 1789
- King Louis XVI and Queen Marie Antoinette were executed
- The Reign of Terror occurred from 1793-1794
- Napoleon Bonaparte rose to power, gaining control of the French government
Napoleonic Wars (1803-1815)
- Napoleon conquered a large portion of Europe, spreading revolutionary ideas
- Coalition wars eventually led to Napoleon's defeat at Waterloo in 1815
Revolutions of 1848
- Widespread uprisings across Europe demanded liberal reforms and national unity
- Constitutional monarchies and parliamentary systems were established in several countries
Key Figures
- Maximilien Robespierre was a leading figure of the French Revolution, advocating for radical social change
- Napoleon Bonaparte was a French military leader who became Emperor of France, spreading revolutionary ideas through conquest
- Giuseppe Mazzini was an Italian nationalist who advocated for Italian unification and liberal reforms
Consequences and Impact
- The European map was redrawn, with the rise of nation-states and the emergence of new countries
- Liberalism and nationalism grew as ideologies across Europe
- Rapid modernization and industrialization of Europe led to the growth of urban centers
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Learn about the different components of a cell, including the cell membrane, cytoplasm, nucleus, mitochondria, and endoplasmic reticulum, and their roles in cellular processes.
