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Biology214 views·Updated 23 Jun 2026·21 pagesComprehensive Notes on Higher Human Biology: Unit 1 - Human Cells
Catherine Closs@catieeliza
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Animal Cell Structure and Organisation
Every cell in your body has the same basic components that keep it alive and functioning. The cell membrane acts like a bouncer at a club, controlling what gets in and out of the cell.
Inside, the cytoplasm is where most chemical reactions happen - think of it as the cell's kitchen. The mitochondria are your cellular power stations, producing energy through aerobic respiration. Meanwhile, the nucleus is the control centre that stores your DNA and directs all cell activities.
Ribosomes are the protein factories, building the specific proteins your cells need to function. What's fascinating is that whilst all your cells have these same components, they can look completely different because they're specialised cells - shaped perfectly for their specific job.
Quick fact: Animal cells come in hundreds of different forms, from long nerve cells to round red blood cells, each designed for its unique function!
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Chromosomes and Cell Types
Your body cells are diploid, meaning they contain 23 pairs of homologous chromosomes - one from each parent. This gives you a complete set of genetic instructions for being human.
Somatic cells are basically every cell in your body except reproductive cells. These divide by mitosis to maintain that diploid number and create all your specialised body cells. Germline cells, found in your reproductive organs, are the exception - they can divide by both mitosis and meiosis.
When germline cells undergo meiosis, they create haploid gametes (sperm or egg cells) with only 23 chromosomes. Fertilisation happens when these haploid gametes fuse, creating a diploid zygote that develops into an embryo.
Remember: Diploid = two sets of chromosomes (46 total), Haploid = one set (23 total)
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Mitosis: Making Identical Copies
Mitosis is how your body creates new cells for growth and repair. Both somatic and germline cells can undergo this process to produce two identical diploid daughter cells.
The process starts when chromosomes condense and become visible. They then duplicate, with each copy (chromatid) held together by a centromere. These paired chromosomes line up along the cell's equator like dancers getting ready to perform.
Spindle fibres then contract, separating the chromatids and pulling them to opposite sides of the cell. Finally, new nuclear membranes form around each set of chromosomes, and the cytoplasm splits to create two identical cells.
Key point: Mitosis produces genetically identical cells - perfect for growth and replacing damaged tissue!
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Meiosis: Creating Genetic Diversity
Meiosis only happens in germline cells and is completely different from mitosis. Instead of producing identical copies, meiosis creates four genetically different haploid gametes from one diploid cell.
The early stages look similar to mitosis - chromosomes condense, duplicate, and move to the equator. However, here's where it gets interesting: chromosomes line up in their homologous pairs and can exchange genetic material during close contact.
After the first division separates homologous pairs into two haploid cells, a second division occurs to separate the chromatids. This creates four genetically unique gametes, which is why siblings (except identical twins) look different from each other.
Amazing fact: This genetic shuffling during meiosis means you could produce over 8 million different combinations of chromosomes in your gametes!
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Cellular Differentiation: Becoming Specialised
Cellular differentiation is the incredible process that transforms unspecialised cells into highly specialised ones with specific jobs. This happens when cells express certain genes to produce particular proteins.
Think of it like choosing a career path - a muscle cell "switches on" muscle-specific genes to produce proteins like actin, whilst blood cells produce haemoglobin for oxygen transport. Nerve cells create acetylcholine for transmitting signals.
This specialisation doesn't happen randomly. Cells receive chemical signals that tell them which genes to activate, leading to the formation of different tissues and organs. A tissue is simply a group of similar specialised cells working together.
Cool connection: Even though all your cells contain the same DNA, they can become completely different by using different parts of that genetic instruction manual!
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Stem Cells: The Body's Repair Kit
Stem cells are your body's ultimate multitaskers - relatively unspecialised cells that can both self-renew and differentiate into various cell types. Embryonic stem cells are pluripotent, meaning they can become any cell type in your body.
Tissue stem cells are more limited but equally important. They're multipotent, differentiating into all cell types found in their specific tissue. For example, bone marrow stem cells can become red blood cells, platelets, or various immune cells.
These cellular superstars are involved in growth, repair, and renewal throughout your life. When you cut yourself, stem cells help replace damaged skin cells. They're also being researched for treating diseases and injuries.
Medical breakthrough: Stem cell therapy is already used for corneal repair and treating certain blood disorders!
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of 10
Stem Cell Research and Ethics
Therapeutic uses of stem cells involve repairing damaged organs or tissues. Scientists can culture embryonic stem cells in labs to create supplies for research and treatment, offering hope for conditions like spinal injuries and heart disease.
Research uses include studying disease development and testing new drugs. Stem cell research provides crucial information about cell growth, differentiation, and gene regulation.
However, embryonic stem cell research raises significant ethical issues. Obtaining these cells requires destroying early-stage embryos, which some consider the loss of potential human life. This creates a moral dilemma between potential medical benefits and ethical concerns.
Think about it: How do we balance the potential to save lives through stem cell treatments against the ethical concerns of embryo destruction?
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Cancer: When Cell Division Goes Wrong
Sometimes cells become unresponsive to the normal signals that control division and continue dividing excessively. This uncontrolled cell division can lead to cancer, where abnormal cells form a tumour.
Cancerous cells can break away from the original tumour and travel through your bloodstream to form secondary tumours elsewhere in your body. This spreading process makes cancer particularly dangerous and difficult to treat.
Understanding normal cell division helps scientists develop better cancer treatments. Many cancer therapies work by targeting rapidly dividing cells or by restoring normal cell cycle controls.
Important insight: Cancer fundamentally involves cells that have lost the ability to respond to "stop dividing" signals - highlighting why understanding normal cell division is so crucial!
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of 10
DNA Structure: The Genetic Code
DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid) contains all your genetic information in a chemical language that determines your cell structure and controls metabolism. This genetic information gives cells the instructions to synthesise specific proteins.
Each DNA molecule forms a double helix - two strands coiled together like a twisted ladder. Each strand consists of nucleotides, which are the building blocks containing a deoxyribose sugar, a phosphate group, and a nitrogenous base.
The sugar-phosphate backbone forms the sides of the DNA ladder, with nucleotides linked through their deoxyribose sugars and phosphates. The carbon atoms in the deoxyribose sugar are numbered 1 to 5, which is important for understanding DNA replication and protein synthesis.
Mind-blowing fact: If you stretched out all the DNA in one of your cells, it would be about 2 metres long, yet it fits into a nucleus smaller than a pinhead!
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Animal Cell Structure and Organisation
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Cellular Differentiation: Becoming Specialised
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