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Cell Structure & Function

This document provides an overview of cell structure and function. It discusses the cell theory that all living things are made up of cells, which are the basic functional units that come from preexisting cells. Cells can be either prokaryotic, lacking a nucleus, or eukaryotic, containing a nucleus and membrane-bound organelles. Examples are given of different cell types, including plant, animal, bacteria and red blood cells. A typical animal cell is depicted with labeled organelles.

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Cell Structure & Function

This document provides an overview of cell structure and function. It discusses the cell theory that all living things are made up of cells, which are the basic functional units that come from preexisting cells. Cells can be either prokaryotic, lacking a nucleus, or eukaryotic, containing a nucleus and membrane-bound organelles. Examples are given of different cell types, including plant, animal, bacteria and red blood cells. A typical animal cell is depicted with labeled organelles.

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CELL STRUCTURE & FUNCTION

Elwathiq Khalid Ibrahim


University of Kassala
Department of Anatomy
December 2010
Cell Theory
• All living things are made up of cells.
• Cells are the smallest working units of all living
things.
• All cells come from preexisting cells through
cell division.
Rudolph Virchow 1821 - 1902
Definition of Cell

A cell is the smallest unit that is


.capable of performing life functions
Examples of Cells
Amoeba Proteus

Plant Stem

Bacteria

Red Blood Cell

Nerve Cell
Organization of the Body

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Two Types of Cells

•Prokaryotic
•Eukaryotic
Prokaryotes

• Lack a nucleus
• Have a single chromosome
• Reproduce by binary fission
• Include bacteria
Prokaryotic

http://library.thinkquest.org/C004535/prokaryotic_cells.html
Eukaryotes

• Contain a nucleus & membrane bound


organelles
• Multiply cells by mitosis
Eukaryotic
• Contain organelles surrounded by membranes
• Most living organisms
Plant Animal

http://library.thinkquest.org/C004535/eukaryotic_cells.html
Typical” Animal Cell“

http://web.jjay.cuny.edu/~acarpi/NSC/images/cell.gif

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