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Cell structure
Describe the general structure of eukaryotic cells:
Animal cell
Plant cell
Cell-surface membrane
Mitochondrion
Nucleus
Riboso

What Makes Eukaryotic Cells Special?

Eukaryotic cells are the building blocks of complex organisms like plants, animals, fungi, and algae. What sets them apart is their membrane-bound organelles - specialised compartments that each have specific jobs to keep the cell running smoothly.

The most important feature is the nucleus, which acts like the cell's control centre by housing all the genetic material (DNA). This is completely different from simpler prokaryotic cells, where DNA just floats freely in the cytoplasm.

Animal cells and plant cells share many organelles, but plants have some extras like chloroplasts for photosynthesis and a tough cell wall for protection. Algal and fungal cells are similar to plant cells but with their own unique features.

Quick tip: Remember that "eu-karyotic" literally means "true nucleus" - the nucleus is what makes these cells special!

Cell structure
Describe the general structure of eukaryotic cells:
Animal cell
Plant cell
Cell-surface membrane
Mitochondrion
Nucleus
Riboso

The Nucleus and Mitochondria

The nucleus is surrounded by a double membrane called the nuclear envelope, which has tiny pores that control what goes in and out. Inside, you'll find the nucleoplasm (nuclear cytoplasm), chromatin (loosely packed DNA), and the nucleolus where ribosomes are made.

Think of the nucleus as the cell's library and office combined. It stores genetic information, coordinates DNA replication, and manages transcription (making mRNA for protein synthesis).

Mitochondria are the cell's powerhouses, producing ATP through aerobic respiration. They have a unique double membrane structure with the inner membrane folded into cristae to maximise surface area. Interestingly, they contain their own circular DNA and small ribosomes - evidence they were once independent bacteria!

Remember: More active cells need more mitochondria because they require more energy!

Cell structure
Describe the general structure of eukaryotic cells:
Animal cell
Plant cell
Cell-surface membrane
Mitochondrion
Nucleus
Riboso

Chloroplasts and Endosymbiosis

Chloroplasts are found only in plants and algae, and they're responsible for photosynthesis - converting light energy into chemical energy. Like mitochondria, they have a double membrane, but inside they contain thylakoids stacked into grana, connected by lamella.

The stroma (the fluid inside chloroplasts) contains enzymes, circular DNA, ribosomes, and starch granules. This is where the chemical reactions of photosynthesis actually happen.

The endosymbiosis theory explains how eukaryotic cells evolved. Basically, ancient prokaryotic cells engulfed other bacteria that became mitochondria and chloroplasts. This explains why these organelles have their own DNA and ribosomes - they were once free-living organisms!

Fascinating fact: Every time you see a green plant, you're looking at the result of an ancient bacterial partnership!

Cell structure
Describe the general structure of eukaryotic cells:
Animal cell
Plant cell
Cell-surface membrane
Mitochondrion
Nucleus
Riboso

Cellular Clean-up Crew: Peroxisomes and Lysosomes

Peroxisomes are the cell's detox units, breaking down toxic substances like hydrogen peroxide (H₂O₂) that could damage the cell. They're basically membrane-bound sacs filled with catabolic enzymes that break down harmful metabolites.

Lysosomes are like the cell's recycling centre and immune system rolled into one. These membrane-bound sacs contain hydrolytic enzymes (including lysozymes) that break down worn-out organelles, cellular waste, and pathogens that might threaten the cell.

Both organelles are essential for keeping cells healthy and functioning properly. Without them, toxic substances would build up and cellular waste would accumulate, eventually killing the cell.

Memory trick: Think "Lyso-SOME" - they consume and break down waste materials!

Cell structure
Describe the general structure of eukaryotic cells:
Animal cell
Plant cell
Cell-surface membrane
Mitochondrion
Nucleus
Riboso

The Endoplasmic Reticulum and Plant Vacuoles

The endoplasmic reticulum (ER) is like the cell's highway system - a network of membranes that transport materials around the cell. Rough ER has ribosomes attached, making it look bumpy under a microscope, whilst smooth ER has no ribosomes.

Rough ER specialises in protein synthesis and processing - ribosomes make proteins, which are then folded and packaged into vesicles for transport to the Golgi apparatus. Smooth ER focuses on lipid synthesis, producing things like cholesterol and steroid hormones.

Plant cell vacuoles are massive compared to the tiny temporary vacuoles in animal cells. Surrounded by the tonoplast membrane, they maintain turgor pressure to keep plants upright and store cell sap containing sugars, amino acids, and pigments.

Key point: Without turgor pressure from vacuoles, plants would wilt and collapse!

Cell structure
Describe the general structure of eukaryotic cells:
Animal cell
Plant cell
Cell-surface membrane
Mitochondrion
Nucleus
Riboso

The Golgi Apparatus: Cellular Post Office

The Golgi apparatus works like a cellular post office, receiving packages from the ER and modifying them before sending them to their final destinations. It consists of flattened membrane sacs that process and package proteins and lipids.

This organelle adds finishing touches to proteins by attaching carbohydrates to make glycoproteins, and does the same with lipids to create glycolipids. It then packages everything into Golgi vesicles for transport.

Golgi vesicles are the delivery trucks of the cell - they transport processed materials to wherever they're needed. Some vesicles become lysosomes, whilst others fuse with the cell membrane to release their contents outside the cell.

Think of it this way: ER makes it, Golgi modifies and packages it, vesicles deliver it!

Cell structure
Describe the general structure of eukaryotic cells:
Animal cell
Plant cell
Cell-surface membrane
Mitochondrion
Nucleus
Riboso

Cell Walls and Membranes: Protection and Control

The cell wall in plants, algae, and fungi provides crucial structural support and protection. Plant cell walls are made mainly of cellulose (a strong polysaccharide), whilst fungal walls contain chitin. This rigid structure prevents cells from bursting when water enters by osmosis.

The cell-surface membrane (or plasma membrane) is found in all cells and controls what enters and leaves. It's made of a phospholipid bilayer with hydrophilic heads facing outward and hydrophobic tails pointing inward.

Embedded proteins in the membrane act as channels, receptors, and recognition molecules. This selectively permeable structure is essential for maintaining the cell's internal environment and enabling communication with other cells.

Remember: The cell wall provides strength, but the cell membrane provides control!

Cell structure
Describe the general structure of eukaryotic cells:
Animal cell
Plant cell
Cell-surface membrane
Mitochondrion
Nucleus
Riboso

Ribosomes and Centrosomes

Ribosomes are the cell's protein factories, found floating freely in the cytoplasm or attached to rough ER. They're made of ribosomal RNA (rRNA) and proteins, consisting of two subunits that work together during protein synthesis.

Unlike other organelles, ribosomes aren't surrounded by membranes. They read the genetic code from mRNA and assemble amino acids into proteins according to those instructions. Cells that make lots of proteins have many more ribosomes.

Centrosomes are the cell's organisation centres, containing paired structures called centrioles (in animal cells). They're crucial for cell division, helping to organise the spindle fibres that separate chromosomes during mitosis and meiosis.

Interesting fact: Plant cells divide successfully without centrioles - they use other methods to organise their spindle fibres!

Cell structure
Describe the general structure of eukaryotic cells:
Animal cell
Plant cell
Cell-surface membrane
Mitochondrion
Nucleus
Riboso

From Cells to Complex Organisms

In complex multicellular organisms, eukaryotic cells don't work alone - they're organised into increasingly complex structures. Specialised cells with similar functions group together to form tissues, like muscle tissue or nervous tissue.

Different tissues combine to create organs (like your heart or a plant's leaf), and organs work together in organ systems (like your digestive system or a plant's root system). This organisation allows complex organisms to perform sophisticated functions.

When analysing cell adaptations, remember the pattern: celltypecell type has many specificorganellesspecific organelles to performspecificfunctionperform specific function. For example, muscle cells have many mitochondria to provide energy for contraction, or root hair cells have many mitochondria for active transport of minerals.

Top tip: Understanding organelle functions helps you predict what specialised cells will look like based on their job!

Cell structure
Describe the general structure of eukaryotic cells:
Animal cell
Plant cell
Cell-surface membrane
Mitochondrion
Nucleus
Riboso


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Eukaryotic Cell Structures and Functions

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Understanding eukaryotic cell structure is fundamental to biology - these complex cells make up everything from plants to animals, including humans. Each organelle has a specific job that keeps the cell functioning, and knowing these structures helps you understand how... Show more

Cell structure
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Cell-surface membrane
Mitochondrion
Nucleus
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What Makes Eukaryotic Cells Special?

Eukaryotic cells are the building blocks of complex organisms like plants, animals, fungi, and algae. What sets them apart is their membrane-bound organelles - specialised compartments that each have specific jobs to keep the cell running smoothly.

The most important feature is the nucleus, which acts like the cell's control centre by housing all the genetic material (DNA). This is completely different from simpler prokaryotic cells, where DNA just floats freely in the cytoplasm.

Animal cells and plant cells share many organelles, but plants have some extras like chloroplasts for photosynthesis and a tough cell wall for protection. Algal and fungal cells are similar to plant cells but with their own unique features.

Quick tip: Remember that "eu-karyotic" literally means "true nucleus" - the nucleus is what makes these cells special!

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Mitochondrion
Nucleus
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The Nucleus and Mitochondria

The nucleus is surrounded by a double membrane called the nuclear envelope, which has tiny pores that control what goes in and out. Inside, you'll find the nucleoplasm (nuclear cytoplasm), chromatin (loosely packed DNA), and the nucleolus where ribosomes are made.

Think of the nucleus as the cell's library and office combined. It stores genetic information, coordinates DNA replication, and manages transcription (making mRNA for protein synthesis).

Mitochondria are the cell's powerhouses, producing ATP through aerobic respiration. They have a unique double membrane structure with the inner membrane folded into cristae to maximise surface area. Interestingly, they contain their own circular DNA and small ribosomes - evidence they were once independent bacteria!

Remember: More active cells need more mitochondria because they require more energy!

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Chloroplasts and Endosymbiosis

Chloroplasts are found only in plants and algae, and they're responsible for photosynthesis - converting light energy into chemical energy. Like mitochondria, they have a double membrane, but inside they contain thylakoids stacked into grana, connected by lamella.

The stroma (the fluid inside chloroplasts) contains enzymes, circular DNA, ribosomes, and starch granules. This is where the chemical reactions of photosynthesis actually happen.

The endosymbiosis theory explains how eukaryotic cells evolved. Basically, ancient prokaryotic cells engulfed other bacteria that became mitochondria and chloroplasts. This explains why these organelles have their own DNA and ribosomes - they were once free-living organisms!

Fascinating fact: Every time you see a green plant, you're looking at the result of an ancient bacterial partnership!

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Cellular Clean-up Crew: Peroxisomes and Lysosomes

Peroxisomes are the cell's detox units, breaking down toxic substances like hydrogen peroxide (H₂O₂) that could damage the cell. They're basically membrane-bound sacs filled with catabolic enzymes that break down harmful metabolites.

Lysosomes are like the cell's recycling centre and immune system rolled into one. These membrane-bound sacs contain hydrolytic enzymes (including lysozymes) that break down worn-out organelles, cellular waste, and pathogens that might threaten the cell.

Both organelles are essential for keeping cells healthy and functioning properly. Without them, toxic substances would build up and cellular waste would accumulate, eventually killing the cell.

Memory trick: Think "Lyso-SOME" - they consume and break down waste materials!

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The Endoplasmic Reticulum and Plant Vacuoles

The endoplasmic reticulum (ER) is like the cell's highway system - a network of membranes that transport materials around the cell. Rough ER has ribosomes attached, making it look bumpy under a microscope, whilst smooth ER has no ribosomes.

Rough ER specialises in protein synthesis and processing - ribosomes make proteins, which are then folded and packaged into vesicles for transport to the Golgi apparatus. Smooth ER focuses on lipid synthesis, producing things like cholesterol and steroid hormones.

Plant cell vacuoles are massive compared to the tiny temporary vacuoles in animal cells. Surrounded by the tonoplast membrane, they maintain turgor pressure to keep plants upright and store cell sap containing sugars, amino acids, and pigments.

Key point: Without turgor pressure from vacuoles, plants would wilt and collapse!

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The Golgi Apparatus: Cellular Post Office

The Golgi apparatus works like a cellular post office, receiving packages from the ER and modifying them before sending them to their final destinations. It consists of flattened membrane sacs that process and package proteins and lipids.

This organelle adds finishing touches to proteins by attaching carbohydrates to make glycoproteins, and does the same with lipids to create glycolipids. It then packages everything into Golgi vesicles for transport.

Golgi vesicles are the delivery trucks of the cell - they transport processed materials to wherever they're needed. Some vesicles become lysosomes, whilst others fuse with the cell membrane to release their contents outside the cell.

Think of it this way: ER makes it, Golgi modifies and packages it, vesicles deliver it!

Cell structure
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Mitochondrion
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Cell Walls and Membranes: Protection and Control

The cell wall in plants, algae, and fungi provides crucial structural support and protection. Plant cell walls are made mainly of cellulose (a strong polysaccharide), whilst fungal walls contain chitin. This rigid structure prevents cells from bursting when water enters by osmosis.

The cell-surface membrane (or plasma membrane) is found in all cells and controls what enters and leaves. It's made of a phospholipid bilayer with hydrophilic heads facing outward and hydrophobic tails pointing inward.

Embedded proteins in the membrane act as channels, receptors, and recognition molecules. This selectively permeable structure is essential for maintaining the cell's internal environment and enabling communication with other cells.

Remember: The cell wall provides strength, but the cell membrane provides control!

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Ribosomes and Centrosomes

Ribosomes are the cell's protein factories, found floating freely in the cytoplasm or attached to rough ER. They're made of ribosomal RNA (rRNA) and proteins, consisting of two subunits that work together during protein synthesis.

Unlike other organelles, ribosomes aren't surrounded by membranes. They read the genetic code from mRNA and assemble amino acids into proteins according to those instructions. Cells that make lots of proteins have many more ribosomes.

Centrosomes are the cell's organisation centres, containing paired structures called centrioles (in animal cells). They're crucial for cell division, helping to organise the spindle fibres that separate chromosomes during mitosis and meiosis.

Interesting fact: Plant cells divide successfully without centrioles - they use other methods to organise their spindle fibres!

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Mitochondrion
Nucleus
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From Cells to Complex Organisms

In complex multicellular organisms, eukaryotic cells don't work alone - they're organised into increasingly complex structures. Specialised cells with similar functions group together to form tissues, like muscle tissue or nervous tissue.

Different tissues combine to create organs (like your heart or a plant's leaf), and organs work together in organ systems (like your digestive system or a plant's root system). This organisation allows complex organisms to perform sophisticated functions.

When analysing cell adaptations, remember the pattern: celltypecell type has many specificorganellesspecific organelles to performspecificfunctionperform specific function. For example, muscle cells have many mitochondria to provide energy for contraction, or root hair cells have many mitochondria for active transport of minerals.

Top tip: Understanding organelle functions helps you predict what specialised cells will look like based on their job!

Cell structure
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Animal cell
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Cell-surface membrane
Mitochondrion
Nucleus
Riboso

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Xander S

iOS user

THE QUIZES AND FLASHCARDS ARE SO USEFUL AND I LOVE THE SCHOOLGPT. IT ALSO IS LITREALLY LIKE CHATGPT BUT SMARTER!! HELPED ME WITH MY MASCARA PROBLEMS TOO!! AS WELL AS MY REAL SUBJECTS ! DUHHH 😍😁😲🤑💗✨🎀😮

Elisha

iOS user

This apps acc the goat. I find revision so boring but this app makes it so easy to organize it all and then you can ask the freeeee ai to test yourself so good and you can easily upload your own stuff. highly recommend as someone taking mocks now

Paul T

iOS user

The app is very easy to use and well designed. I have found everything I was looking for so far and have been able to learn a lot from the presentations! I will definitely use the app for a class assignment! And of course it also helps a lot as an inspiration.

Stefan S

iOS user

This app is really great. There are so many study notes and help [...]. My problem subject is French, for example, and the app has so many options for help. Thanks to this app, I have improved my French. I would recommend it to anyone.

Samantha Klich

Android user

Wow, I am really amazed. I just tried the app because I've seen it advertised many times and was absolutely stunned. This app is THE HELP you want for school and above all, it offers so many things, such as workouts and fact sheets, which have been VERY helpful to me personally.

Anna

iOS user

Best app on earth! no words because it’s too good

Thomas R

iOS user

Just amazing. Let's me revise 10x better, this app is a quick 10/10. I highly recommend it to anyone. I can watch and search for notes. I can save them in the subject folder. I can revise it any time when I come back. If you haven't tried this app, you're really missing out.

Basil

Android user

This app has made me feel so much more confident in my exam prep, not only through boosting my own self confidence through the features that allow you to connect with others and feel less alone, but also through the way the app itself is centred around making you feel better. It is easy to navigate, fun to use, and helpful to anyone struggling in absolutely any way.

David K

iOS user

The app's just great! All I have to do is enter the topic in the search bar and I get the response real fast. I don't have to watch 10 YouTube videos to understand something, so I'm saving my time. Highly recommended!

Sudenaz Ocak

Android user

In school I was really bad at maths but thanks to the app, I am doing better now. I am so grateful that you made the app.

Greenlight Bonnie

Android user

very reliable app to help and grow your ideas of Maths, English and other related topics in your works. please use this app if your struggling in areas, this app is key for that. wish I'd of done a review before. and it's also free so don't worry about that.

Rohan U

Android user

I know a lot of apps use fake accounts to boost their reviews but this app deserves it all. Originally I was getting 4 in my English exams and this time I got a grade 7. I didn’t even know about this app three days until the exam and it has helped A LOT. Please actually trust me and use it as I’m sure you too will see developments.

Xander S

iOS user

THE QUIZES AND FLASHCARDS ARE SO USEFUL AND I LOVE THE SCHOOLGPT. IT ALSO IS LITREALLY LIKE CHATGPT BUT SMARTER!! HELPED ME WITH MY MASCARA PROBLEMS TOO!! AS WELL AS MY REAL SUBJECTS ! DUHHH 😍😁😲🤑💗✨🎀😮

Elisha

iOS user

This apps acc the goat. I find revision so boring but this app makes it so easy to organize it all and then you can ask the freeeee ai to test yourself so good and you can easily upload your own stuff. highly recommend as someone taking mocks now

Paul T

iOS user