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A Tour of the Cell Biology By Campbell and Reece Chapter 6 Overview: The Fundamental Units of Life All organisms are made of cells The cell is the simplest collection of matter that can live Cell structure is correlated to cellular function All cells are...

A Tour of the Cell Biology By Campbell and Reece Chapter 6 Overview: The Fundamental Units of Life All organisms are made of cells The cell is the simplest collection of matter that can live Cell structure is correlated to cellular function All cells are related by their descent from earlier cells Copyright © 2008 Pearson Education, Inc., publishing as Pearson Benjamin Cummings Concept 6.2: Eukaryotic cells have internal membranes that compartmentalize their functions The basic structural and functional unit of every organism is one of two types of cells: prokaryotic or eukaryotic Only organisms of the domains Bacteria and Archaea consist of prokaryotic cells Protists, fungi, animals, and plants all consist of eukaryotic cells Copyright © 2008 Pearson Education, Inc., publishing as Pearson Benjamin Cummings Comparing Prokaryotic and Eukaryotic Cells Basic features of all cells: – Plasma membrane – Semifluid substance called cytosol – Chromosomes (carry genes) – Ribosomes (make proteins) Copyright © 2008 Pearson Education, Inc., publishing as Pearson Benjamin Cummings  Prokaryotic cells are characterized by having – No nucleus – DNA in an unbound region called the nucleoid – No membrane-bound organelles – Cytoplasm bound by the plasma membrane Copyright © 2008 Pearson Education, Inc., publishing as Pearson Benjamin Cummings Fig. 6-6 Fimbriae Nucleoid Ribosomes Plasma membrane Bacterial Cell wall chromosome Capsule 0.5 µm (a) A typical Flagella (b) A thin section rod-shaped through the bacterium bacterium Bacillus coagulans (TEM) Prokaryotic vs Eukaryotic Cell Copyright © 2008 Pearson Education, Inc., publishing as Pearson Benjamin Cummings  Eukaryotic cells are characterized by having – DNA in a nucleus that is bounded by a membranous nuclear envelope – Membrane-bound organelles – Cytoplasm in the region between the plasma membrane and nucleus Eukaryotic cells are generally much larger than prokaryotic cells Copyright © 2008 Pearson Education, Inc., publishing as Pearson Benjamin Cummings  The plasma membrane is a selective barrier that allows sufficient passage of oxygen, nutrients, and waste to service the volume of every cell The general structure of a biological membrane is a double layer of phospholipids Copyright © 2008 Pearson Education, Inc., publishing as Pearson Benjamin Cummings Fig. 6-9a Nuclear envelope ENDOPLASMIC RETICULUM (ER) Nucleolus NUCLEUS Rough ER Smooth ER Flagellum Chromatin Centrosome Plasma membrane CYTOSKELETON: Microfilaments Intermediate filaments Microtubules Ribosomes Microvilli Golgi Peroxisome apparatus Mitochondrion Lysosome Fig. 6-9b Nuclear envelope Rough endoplasmic reticulum NUCLEUS Nucleolus Chromatin Smooth endoplasmic reticulum Ribosomes Central vacuole Golgi apparatus Microfilaments Intermediate filaments CYTO- SKELETON Microtubules Mitochondrion Peroxisome Chloroplast Plasma membrane Cell wall Plasmodesmata Wall of adjacent cell Concept 6.3: The eukaryotic cell’s genetic instructions are housed in the nucleus and carried out by the ribosomes The nucleus contains most of the DNA in a eukaryotic cell Ribosomes use the information from the DNA to make proteins Copyright © 2008 Pearson Education, Inc., publishing as Pearson Benjamin Cummings The Nucleus: Information Central The nucleus contains most of the cell’s genes and is usually the most conspicuous organelle The nuclear envelope encloses the nucleus, separating it from the cytoplasm The nuclear membrane is a double membrane; each membrane consists of a lipid bilayer Copyright © 2008 Pearson Education, Inc., publishing as Pearson Benjamin Cummings Fig. 6-10 Nucleus 1 µm Nucleolus Chromatin Nuclear envelope: Inner membrane Outer membrane Nuclear pore Pore complex Rough ER Surface of nuclear envelope Ribosome 1 µm 0.25 µm Close-up of nuclear envelope Pore complexes (TEM) Nuclear lamina (TEM)  Pores regulate the entry and exit of molecules from the nucleus The shape of the nucleus is maintained by the nuclear lamina, which is composed of protein Copyright © 2008 Pearson Education, Inc., publishing as Pearson Benjamin Cummings  In the nucleus, DNA and proteins form genetic material called chromatin Chromatin condenses to form discrete chromosomes The nucleolus is located within the nucleus and is the site of ribosomal RNA (rRNA) synthesis Copyright © 2008 Pearson Education, Inc., publishing as Pearson Benjamin Cummings Ribosomes: Protein Factories Ribosomes are particles made of ribosomal RNA and protein Ribosomes carry out protein synthesis in two locations: – In the cytosol (free ribosomes) – On the outside of the endoplasmic reticulum or the nuclear envelope (bound ribosomes) Copyright © 2008 Pearson Education, Inc., publishing as Pearson Benjamin Cummings Fig. 6-11 Cytosol Endoplasmic reticulum (ER) Free ribosomes Bound ribosomes Large subunit Small 0.5 µm subunit TEM showing ER and ribosomes Diagram of a ribosome Concept 6.4: The endomembrane system regulates protein traffic and performs metabolic functions in the cell Components of the endomembrane system (a group of membranes and organelles in eukaryotic cells that works together to modify, package, and transport lipids and proteins): – Nuclear envelope – Endoplasmic reticulum – Golgi apparatus – Lysosomes – Vacuoles – Plasma membrane These components are either continuous or connected via transfer by vesicles Copyright © 2008 Pearson Education, Inc., publishing as Pearson Benjamin Cummings The Endoplasmic Reticulum: Biosynthetic Factory The endoplasmic reticulum (ER) accounts for more than half of the total membrane in many eukaryotic cells The ER membrane is continuous with the nuclear envelope There are two distinct regions of ER: – Smooth ER, which lacks ribosomes – Rough ER, with ribosomes studding its surface Copyright © 2008 Pearson Education, Inc., publishing as Pearson Benjamin Cummings Fig. 6-12 Smooth ER Rough ER Nuclear envelope ER lumen Cisternae Ribosomes Transitional ER Transport vesicle 200 nm Smooth ER Rough ER Functions of Smooth ER The smooth ER – Synthesizes lipids – Metabolizes carbohydrates – Detoxifies poison – Stores calcium Copyright © 2008 Pearson Education, Inc., publishing as Pearson Benjamin Cummings Functions of Rough ER The rough ER – Has bound ribosomes, which secrete glycoproteins (proteins covalently bonded to carbohydrates) – Distributes transport vesicles, proteins surrounded by membranes – Is a membrane factory for the cell Copyright © 2008 Pearson Education, Inc., publishing as Pearson Benjamin Cummings The Golgi Apparatus: Shipping and Receiving Center The Golgi apparatus consists of flattened membranous sacs called cisternae Functions of the Golgi apparatus: – Modifies products of the ER – Manufactures certain macromolecules – Sorts and packages materials into transport vesicles Copyright © 2008 Pearson Education, Inc., publishing as Pearson Benjamin Cummings Fig. 6-13 cis face (“receiving” side of 0.1 µm Golgi apparatus) Cisternae trans face (“shipping” side of TEM of Golgi apparatus Golgi apparatus) Lysosomes: Digestive Compartments A lysosome is a membranous sac of hydrolytic enzymes that can digest macromolecules Lysosomal enzymes can hydrolyze proteins, fats, polysaccharides, and nucleic acids Animation: Lysosome Formation Copyright © 2008 Pearson Education, Inc., publishing as Pearson Benjamin Cummings  Some types of cell can engulf another cell by phagocytosis; this forms a food vacuole A lysosome fuses with the food vacuole and digests the molecules Lysosomes also use enzymes to recycle the cell’s own organelles and macromolecules, a process called autophagy Copyright © 2008 Pearson Education, Inc., publishing as Pearson Benjamin Cummings Fig. 6-14 Nucleus 1 µm Vesicle containing 1 µm two damaged organelles Mitochondrion fragment Peroxisome fragment Lysosome Digestive enzymes Lysosome Lysosome Plasma Peroxisome membrane Digestion Food vacuole Digestion Mitochondrion Vesicle (a) Phagocytosis (b) Autophagy Fig. 6-14a Nucleus 1 µm Lysosome Digestive enzymes Lysosome Plasma membrane Digestion Food vacuole (a) Phagocytosis Fig. 6-14b Vesicle containing 1 µm two damaged organelles Mitochondrion fragment Peroxisome fragment Lysosome Peroxisome Mitochondrion Digestion Vesicle (b) Autophagy Vacuoles: Diverse Maintenance Compartments A plant cell or fungal cell may have one or several vacuoles Copyright © 2008 Pearson Education, Inc., publishing as Pearson Benjamin Cummings  Food vacuoles are formed by phagocytosis Contractile vacuoles, found in many freshwater protists, pump excess water out of cells Central vacuoles, found in many mature plant cells, hold organic compounds and water Video: Paramecium Vacuole Copyright © 2008 Pearson Education, Inc., publishing as Pearson Benjamin Cummings Fig. 6-15 Central vacuole Cytosol Nucleus Central vacuole Cell wall Chloroplast 5 µm The Endomembrane System: A Review The endomembrane system is a complex and dynamic player in the cell’s compartmental organization Copyright © 2008 Pearson Education, Inc., publishing as Pearson Benjamin Cummings Fig. 6-16-1 Nucleus Rough ER Smooth ER Plasma membrane Fig. 6-16-2 Nucleus Rough ER Smooth ER cis Golgi Plasma trans Golgi membrane Fig. 6-16-3 Nucleus Rough ER Smooth ER cis Golgi Plasma trans Golgi membrane Concept 6.5: Mitochondria and chloroplasts change energy from one form to another Mitochondria are the sites of cellular respiration, a metabolic process that generates ATP Chloroplasts, found in plants and algae, are the sites of photosynthesis Peroxisomes are oxidative organelles Copyright © 2008 Pearson Education, Inc., publishing as Pearson Benjamin Cummings  Mitochondria and chloroplasts – Are not part of the endomembrane system – Have a double membrane – Have proteins made by free ribosomes – Contain their own DNA Copyright © 2008 Pearson Education, Inc., publishing as Pearson Benjamin Cummings Mitochondria: Chemical Energy Conversion Mitochondria are in nearly all eukaryotic cells They have a smooth outer membrane and an inner membrane folded into cristae The inner membrane creates two compartments: intermembrane space and mitochondrial matrix Some metabolic steps of cellular respiration are catalyzed in the mitochondrial matrix Cristae present a large surface area for enzymes that synthesize ATP Copyright © 2008 Pearson Education, Inc., publishing as Pearson Benjamin Cummings Fig. 6-17 Intermembrane space Outer membrane Free ribosomes in the mitochondrial matrix Inner membrane Cristae Matrix 0.1 µm Chloroplasts: Capture of Light Energy The chloroplast is a member of a family of organelles called plastids Chloroplasts contain the green pigment chlorophyll, as well as enzymes and other molecules that function in photosynthesis Chloroplasts are found in leaves and other green organs of plants and in algae Copyright © 2008 Pearson Education, Inc., publishing as Pearson Benjamin Cummings  Chloroplast structure includes: – Thylakoids, membranous sacs, stacked to form a granum (Thylakoids are membrane- bound compartments inside chloroplasts) – Stroma, the internal fluid Copyright © 2008 Pearson Education, Inc., publishing as Pearson Benjamin Cummings Fig. 6-18 Ribosomes Stroma Inner and outer membranes Granum 1 µm Thylakoid Peroxisomes: Oxidation Peroxisomes are specialized metabolic compartments bounded by a single membrane Peroxisomes produce hydrogen peroxide and convert it to water Oxygen is used to break down different types of molecules Copyright © 2008 Pearson Education, Inc., publishing as Pearson Benjamin Cummings Fig. 6-19 Chloroplast Peroxisome Mitochondrion 1 µm Concept 6.6: The cytoskeleton is a network of fibers that organizes structures and activities in the cell The cytoskeleton is a network of fibers extending throughout the cytoplasm It organizes the cell’s structures and activities, anchoring many organelles It is composed of three types of molecular structures: – Microtubules – Microfilaments – Intermediate filaments Copyright © 2008 Pearson Education, Inc., publishing as Pearson Benjamin Cummings Fig. 6-20 Microtubule Microfilaments 0.25 µm Cilia and Flagella Microtubules control the beating of cilia and flagella, locomotor appendages of some cells Cilia and flagella differ in their beating patterns Video: Chlamydomonas Video: Paramecium Cilia Copyright © 2008 Pearson Education, Inc., publishing as Pearson Benjamin Cummings Fig. 6-23 Direction of swimming (a) Motion of flagella 5 µm Direction of organism’s movement Power stroke Recovery stroke (b) Motion of cilia 15 µm Concept 6.7: Extracellular components and connections between cells help coordinate cellular activities Most cells synthesize and secrete materials that are external to the plasma membrane These extracellular structures include: – Cell walls of plants – The extracellular matrix (ECM) of animal cells – Intercellular junctions Copyright © 2008 Pearson Education, Inc., publishing as Pearson Benjamin Cummings Cell Walls of Plants The cell wall is an extracellular structure that distinguishes plant cells from animal cells Prokaryotes, fungi, and some protists also have cell walls The cell wall protects the plant cell, maintains its shape, and prevents excessive uptake of water Plant cell walls are made of cellulose fibers embedded in other polysaccharides and protein Copyright © 2008 Pearson Education, Inc., publishing as Pearson Benjamin Cummings  Plant cell walls may have multiple layers: – Primary cell wall: relatively thin and flexible – Middle lamella: thin layer between primary walls of adjacent cells – Secondary cell wall (in some cells): added between the plasma membrane and the primary cell wall Plasmodesmata are channels between adjacent plant cells Copyright © 2008 Pearson Education, Inc., publishing as Pearson Benjamin Cummings Fig. 6-28 Secondary cell wall Primary cell wall Middle lamella 1 µm Central vacuole Cytosol Plasma membrane Plant cell walls Plasmodesmata The Extracellular Matrix (ECM) of Animal Cells Animal cells lack cell walls but are covered by an elaborate extracellular matrix (ECM) The ECM is made up of glycoproteins such as collagen, proteoglycans, and fibronectin ECM proteins bind to receptor proteins in the plasma membrane called integrins Copyright © 2008 Pearson Education, Inc., publishing as Pearson Benjamin Cummings Fig. 6-30 Collagen Proteoglycan Polysaccharide EXTRACELLULAR FLUID complex molecule Carbo- hydrates Fibronectin Core protein Integrins Proteoglycan molecule Plasma membrane Proteoglycan complex Micro- CYTOPLASM filaments Fig. 6-30a Collagen Proteoglycan EXTRACELLULAR FLUID complex Fibronectin Integrins Plasma membrane Micro- CYTOPLASM filaments  Functions of the ECM: – Support and signaling – Adhesion – Movement – Regulation Copyright © 2008 Pearson Education, Inc., publishing as Pearson Benjamin Cummings Intercellular Junctions Neighboring cells in tissues, organs, or organ systems often adhere, interact, and communicate through direct physical contact Intercellular junctions facilitate this contact There are several types of intercellular junctions – Plasmodesmata – Tight junctions – Desmosomes – Gap junctions Copyright © 2008 Pearson Education, Inc., publishing as Pearson Benjamin Cummings Fig. 6-UN1 Cell Component Structure Function Concept 6.3 Nucleus Surrounded by nuclear Houses chromosomes, made of The eukaryotic cell’s genetic envelope (double membrane) chromatin (DNA, the genetic instructions are housed in perforated by nuclear pores. material, and proteins); contains the nucleus and carried out The nuclear envelope is nucleoli, where ribosomal by the ribosomes continuous with the subunits are made. Pores endoplasmic reticulum (ER). regulate entry and exit of materials. (ER) Ribosome Two subunits made of ribo- Protein synthesis somal RNA and proteins; can be free in cytosol or bound to ER Concept 6.4 Endoplasmic reticulum Extensive network of Smooth ER: synthesis of The endomembrane system membrane-bound tubules and lipids, metabolism of carbohy- regulates protein traffic and (Nuclear sacs; membrane separates drates, Ca2+ storage, detoxifica- performs metabolic functions envelope) lumen from cytosol; tion of drugs and poisons in the cell continuous with the nuclear envelope. Rough ER: Aids in synthesis of secretory and other proteins from bound ribosomes; adds carbohydrates to glycoproteins; produces new membrane Golgi apparatus Stacks of flattened Modification of proteins, carbo- membranous hydrates on proteins, and phos- sacs; has polarity pholipids; synthesis of many (cis and trans polysaccharides; sorting of Golgi faces) products, which are then released in vesicles. Lysosome Membranous sac of hydrolytic Breakdown of ingested enzymes (in animal cells) substances, cell macromolecules, and damaged organelles for recycling Vacuole Large membrane-bounded Digestion, storage, waste vesicle in plants disposal, water balance, cell growth, and protection Concept 6.5 Mitochondrion Bounded by double Cellular respiration Mitochondria and chloro- membrane; plasts change energy inner membrane has from infoldings (cristae) one form to another Chloroplast Typically two membranes Photosynthesi around fluid stroma, which s contains membranous thylakoids stacked into grana (in plants) Peroxisome Specialized metabolic Contains enzymes that transfer compartment bounded by a hydrogen to water, producing single membrane hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) as a by-product, which is converted to water by other enzymes in the peroxisome Fig. 6-UN1a Cell Component Structure Function Concept 6.3 Nucleus Surrounded by nuclear Houses chromosomes, made of The eukaryotic cell’s genetic envelope (double membrane) chromatin (DNA, the genetic instructions are housed in perforated by nuclear pores. material, and proteins); contains the nucleus and carried out The nuclear envelope is nucleoli, where ribosomal by the ribosomes continuous with the subunits are made. Pores endoplasmic reticulum (ER). regulate entry and exit os materials. (ER) Ribosome Two subunits made of ribo- Protein synthesis somal RNA and proteins; can be free in cytosol or bound to ER Fig. 6-UN1b Cell Component Structure Function Concept 6.4 Endoplasmic reticulum Extensive network of Smooth ER: synthesis of The endomembrane system membrane-bound tubules and lipids, metabolism of carbohy- (Nuclear sacs; membrane separates drates, Ca2+ storage, detoxifica- regulates protein traffic and envelope) performs metabolic lumen from cytosol; tion of drugs and poisons functions continuous with in the cell the nuclear envelope. Rough ER: Aids in sythesis of secretory and other proteins from bound ribosomes; adds carbohydrates to glycoproteins; produces new membrane Golgi apparatus Stacks of flattened Modification of proteins, carbo- membranous hydrates on proteins, and phos- sacs; has polarity pholipids; synthesis of many (cis and trans polysaccharides; sorting of faces) Golgi products, which are then released in vesicles. Breakdown of ingested sub- Lysosome Membranous sac of stances cell macromolecules, hydrolytic and damaged organelles for enzymes (in animal cells) recycling Vacuole Large membrane-bounded Digestion, storage, waste vesicle in plants disposal, water balance, cell growth, and protection Fig. 6-UN1c Cell Component Structure Function Concept 6.5 Mitochondrion Bounded by double Cellular respiration Mitochondria and chloro- membrane; plasts change energy from inner membrane has one form to another infoldings (cristae) Chloroplast Typically two membranes Photosynthesis around fluid stroma, which contains membranous thylakoids stacked into grana (in plants) Peroxisome Specialized metabolic Contains enzymes that transfer compartment bounded by a hydrogen to water, producing single membrane hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) as a by-product, which is converted to water by other enzymes in the peroxisome You should now be able to: 1. Distinguish between the following pairs of terms: magnification and resolution; prokaryotic and eukaryotic cell; free and bound ribosomes; smooth and rough ER 2. Describe the structure and function of the components of the endomembrane system 3. Briefly explain the role of mitochondria, chloroplasts, and peroxisomes 4. Describe the functions of the cytoskeleton Copyright © 2008 Pearson Education, Inc., publishing as Pearson Benjamin Cummings 5. Compare the structure and functions of microtubules, microfilaments, and intermediate filaments 6. Explain how the ultrastructure of cilia and flagella relate to their functions 7. Describe the structure of a plant cell wall 8. Describe the structure and roles of the extracellular matrix in animal cells 9. Describe four different intercellular junctions Copyright © 2008 Pearson Education, Inc., publishing as Pearson Benjamin Cummings