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      The basic unit of life
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      What is a cell?

      I will know

      • The parts and types of cells.
      • How to recognise a prokaryotic cell.
      • The characteristics of eukaryotic cells.
      • The similarities and differences between animal and plant cells.

      Think


      Cells are the smallest structural units of life that can function independently.

      They can carry out the three essential life functions: nutrition, interaction and reproduction.
       

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      What types of cells are there?

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      Cells are classified into two types depending on how and where genetic material is located:

      • Prokaryotic cells: DNA floats freely throughout the cytoplasm.
      • Eukaryotic cells: DNA is located inside a nucleus surrounded by a nuclear membrane.
       
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      What is a prokaryotic cell?

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      Prokaryotic cells are simpler and usually smaller than eukaryotic cells. They have common characteristics:

      • Prokaryotic cells exist independently.
      • They do not have a nucleus. They are very simple.
      • Most are unicellular organisms, such as bacteria.
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      Parts of a prokaryotic cell

      Can you recognise these structures? ​

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      Structures of a prokaryotic cell

      Match.

      • The cell wall is 

      • Cytoplasm is

      • A flagellum is

      • The plasma membrane is

      • a jelly-like substance.

      • a tail-like extension.

      • a thin covering.

      • a rigid covering.

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      Functions of the parts of a prokaryotic cell

      Choose the correct option.

      • It regulates the passing of substances in a cell.
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        Wrong answer
      • It protects the cell and gives it shape.
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      • They make or synthesize protein.
      • Correct answer
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      • It helps movement.
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      What is a eukaryotic cell?

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      Eukaryotic are larger than prokaryotic cells. Some of their main characteristics are:

      • Eukaryotic cells have a complex internal organization.
      • They  contain a nucleus and organelles.
      • They can be unicellular or form part of multicellular organisms, such as plants or animals.

      Where do eukaryotic cells come from?

      Many scientists believe that eukaryotic cells evolved from prokaryotic cells about 2 billion years ago.

       

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      Organelles of a cell

      Do you recognise these organelles? Match.

       Ribosomes

       Endoplasmic reticulum

       Golgi apparatus

       Mitochondria

       Lysosomes

       Centrosomes

       Chloroplasts

       Vacuoles

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      Functions of organelles

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      1. This organelle is a network of membranes. One part has ribosomes. The function of this part is to store and transport proteins.

      2. This organelle is filled with a watery substance. In plants it is very large. Its function is to store water, food and waste.

      3. These organelles have a double membrane. Their function is to produce energy.

      4. This organelle has no membrane. Its function is to produce proteins.

      5. This organelle has a membrane. It is responsible for photosynthesis.

      6. This organelle processes protein and lipids. It can also send packets of molecules out of the cell.,

       

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      Now I know

       

       
      Cells 
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      • Cells are the smallest structural units of life that can function independently.
      • Cells were first discovered in 1665 by Robert Hooke.
       
      Main parts of a cell                                                                      
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      • Cell membrane. A thin layer that covers the entire cell which regulate the passing of substances into and out of the cell.
      • Cytoplasm. A jelly-like substance inside the cell which has organelles with specialized functions.
      • Genetic material. It consists primarily of DNA. It gives instructions to the cell which control its activities. 
       
      Prokaryotic cells                                                                                      
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      • Genetic material floats freely throughout the cytoplasm.
      • The large majority are single-celled organisms, such as bacteria.
      • Prokaryotic cells generally contain a cell wall, ribosomes, genetic material and flagellum.
      • In some bacteria, another layer, called a bacterial capsule, surrounds the cell wall.
      • The flagellum is used for movement.
       
      Eukaryotic cells                                                                              
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      • Genetic material is located inside a nucleus.
      • They are larger than prokaryotic cells.
      • Eukaryotic cells generally contain a nucleus and organelles.
      • Animal eukaryotic cells are different from plant eukaryotic cells.
       
      Animal cells
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      • Animal cells usually have an irregular shape, as they do not have rigid wall.
      • They have a nucleus in the centre.
      • Some can move about using flagella or other mechanisms.
       
      Plant cells
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      • Plant cells have a rigid cell wall that gives the cell a regular shape and protects it.
      • They have a nucleus located on one side, due to the large size of the vacuole.
      • They do not have the ability to move about freely.
       
      Organelles and their functions                                                                 
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      • Ribosomes: produce proteins.
      • Endoplasmic reticulum (ER): Rough ER stores and transport proteins. Smooth ER are involved in lipid production.
      • Golgi apparatus: processes and packages proteins and lipids.
      • Mitochondria: produce energy.
      • Lysosomes: digest complex substances.
      • Centrosomes: contribute to cell division and movement.
      • Chloroplasts: responsible for photosynthesis.
      • Vacuoles: store food, water and waste.

       

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      ASSESSMENT – Cells

       Look at the image. Then, read and choose the correct answer.

       

      • It is a prokaryotic cell.
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      • It is a plant cell.
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      • Number 1 is the plasma membrane.
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      • Number 2 is a mitochondria.
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      • Number 3 is a chloroplast.
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      • Number 4 is a vacuole.
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