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Introduction
Structure of Plasma Membranes
Functions of Plasma Membranes
Cytoplasm: Cytosol, Organelles
Functions of Cytoplasm
Ribosome, Functions of Ribosomes
2. Endoplasmic reticulum (ER)
a. Rough Endoplasmic Reticulum and its Functions
b. Smooth ER and its Functions
3. Golgi complex and its Functions
4.Lysosomes and its Functions
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8. Cytoskeletal
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b. Intermediate filaments and its Functions
c. Microtubules and its Functions
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10. Cilia and Flagella and its Functions
11. Nucleus and its Functions
a. Nuclear Membrane and its Functions
b. Nucleoplasm and its Functions
c. Chromosomes and its Functions
d. Nucleolus and its Functions
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The cell its organells and their functions
1. Lecture 2
“THE CELL, ITS ORGANELLES AND THEIR
FUNCTIONS”
Orooj Surriya
Visiting Faculty
2. The Cell
Cell is defined as the structural and functional unit of the living body.
All the living things are composed of cells. Usually cells are known as the building blocks of
life.
A single cell is the smallest unit that has all the characteristics of life.
3. 1. Needs nutrition and oxygen
2. Produces its own energy necessary for its growth, repair and other activities
3. Eliminates carbon dioxide and other metabolic wastes
4. Maintains the medium, i.e. the environment for its survival
5. Shows immediate response to the entry of invaders like bacteria or toxic
substances into the body
6. Reproduces by division. There are some exceptions like neuron, which do
not reproduce.
General Characteristics of Cell
4. Primary Cell Types
Prokaryotic Cell Eukaryotic Cell
The primary difference between them is the presence or absence of a
membrane around the cell’s genetic information.
5. Prokaryotic Cell
A prokaryote is a simple, single-celled organism that
lacks a nucleus and membrane-bound organelles
Prokaryotic cells have no nuclear membrane and no
organelles (such as mitochondria and endoplasmic
reticulum).
The majority of prokaryotic DNA is found in a central
region of the cell called the nucleoid, and it typically
consists of a single large loop called a circular
chromosome.
Example : Bacteria
6. Eukaryotic Cell
Eukaryotes have a more complex internal
structure, with more than one chromosome
(DNA molecule) in the nucleus.
Eukaryotic cells have a true nuclear membrane
and may contain a variety of specialized
organelles such as mitochondria, endoplasmic
reticulum, and Golgi apparatus
Eukaryotes are usually multicellular organisms.
Examples : Plants and Animal Cells
9. Structure of Cell
Each cell is formed by a cell body and a membrane covering the cell body called the cell
membrane.
Cell body has two parts, namely nucleus and cytoplasm surrounding the nucleus. Thus, the
structure of the cell is studied under three headings:
1. Cell membrane
2. Cytoplasm
3. Nucleus.
10. 1. Cell Membrane
Cell membrane is a protective sheath, enveloping the
cell body.
It is also known as plasma membrane or plasma
lemma.
This membrane separates the fluid outside the cell
called extracellular fluid (ECF) and the fluid inside the
cell called intracellular fluid (ICF).
The cell membrane is a semipermeable membrane.
So, there is free exchange of certain substances
between ECF and ICF.
COMPOSITION OF CELL
MEMBRANE
Cell membrane is composed of
three types of substances:
1. Proteins (55%)
2. Lipids (40%)
3. Carbohydrates (5%).
11. Structure of Cell Membrane
Fluid mosaic model
According to this model, there is a lipid bilayer in which the
protein molecules are embedded. The lipid bilayer gives
fluidity and elasticity to membrane.
This model is accepted by the scientists till now.
In this model, the proteins are found to float in the lipid
layer instead of forming the layers of the sandwich-type
model.
Unit Membrane Model
"sandwich" of protein-lipid-protein
14. Functions of Cell Membrane
1. Protective function: Cell membrane protects the cytoplasm and the organelles present in the
cytoplasm
2. Selective permeability: Cell membrane acts as a semipermeable membrane, which allows
only some substances to pass through it and acts as a barrier for other substances
3. Absorptive function: Nutrients are absorbed into the cell through the cell membrane
4. Excretory function: Metabolites and other waste products from the cell are excreted out
through the cell membrane
5. Exchange of gases: Oxygen enters the cell from the blood and carbon dioxide leaves the cell
and enters the blood through the cell membrane
6. Maintenance of shape and size of the cell: Cell membrane is responsible for the
maintenance of shape and size of the cell.
15. 2. Cytoplasm
Cytoplasm of the cell is the jellylike material formed by 80% of water.
It contains a clear liquid portion called cytosol and various particles of different shape and size. These
particles are proteins, carbohydrates, lipids or electrolytes in nature.
Cytoplasm also contains many organelles with distinct structure and function.
Cytoplasm is made up of two zones:
1. Ectoplasm: Peripheral part of cytoplasm, situated just
beneath the cell membrane
2. Endoplasm: Inner part of cytoplasm, interposed
between the ectoplasm and the nucleus.
16. Organelles in Cytoplasm
Organelles are considered as small
organs of the cell.
Some organelles are bound by limiting
membrane and others do not have
limiting membrane.
Each organelle is having a definite
structure and specific functions
Chloroplasts
18. Endoplasmic reticulum is a network of tubular and
vesicular structures which are interconnected with one
another.
It is covered by a limiting membrane which is formed
by proteins and bilayered lipids.
The lumen of endoplasmic reticulum contains a fluid
medium called endoplasmic matrix.
The endoplasmic reticulum forms the link between
nucleus and cell membrane by connecting the cell
membrane with the nuclear membrane.
ENDOPLASMIC RETICULUM
19. Types of Endoplasmic Reticulum
Endoplasmic reticulum is of two types. Both the types are interconnected and
continuous with one another. Depending upon the activities of the cells, the rough
endoplasmic reticulum changes to smooth endoplasmic reticulum and vice versa.
1. Rough
endoplasmic
reticulum
2. Smooth
endoplasmic
reticulum
20. Rough Endoplasmic Reticulum
It is the endoplasmic reticulum with rough, bumpy or bead-like appearance.
Rough appearance is due to the attachment of granular ribosomes to its outer surface.
Hence, it is also called the granular endoplasmic reticulum. Rough endoplasmic reticulum
is vesicular or tubular in structure.
21. Functions of Rough Endoplasmic Reticulum
1. Synthesis of proteins
Rough endoplasmic reticulum is concerned with the synthesis of proteins in the cell.
Ribosomes arrange the amino acids into small units of proteins and transport them
into the rough endoplasmic reticulum. Here, the carbohydrates are added to the
protein units forming the glycosylated proteins or glycoproteins, which are arranged
in the form of reticular vesicles.
These vesicles are transported mainly to Golgi apparatus for further modification and
processing.
22. 2. Degradation of worn-out organelles
Rough endoplasmic reticulum also plays an important role in
the degradation of worn-out cytoplasmic organelles like
mitochondria.
It wraps itself around the worn-out organelles and forms a
vacuole which is often called the autophagosome.
Autophagosome is digested by lysosomal enzymes.
23. Smooth Endoplasmic Reticulum
It is the endoplasmic reticulum with smooth appearance. It is also called agranular reticulum. It
is formed by many interconnected tubules. So, it is also called tubular endoplasmic reticulum.
24. Functions of Smooth Endoplasmic Reticulum
1. Synthesis of non-protein substance
Smooth endoplasmic reticulum is responsible for
synthesis of non-protein substances such as
cholesterol and steroid. This type of endoplasmic
reticulum is abundant in cells that are involved in
the synthesis of lipids, phospholipids, lipoprotein
substances, steroid hormones, sebum, etc.
2. Role in cellular metabolism
Outer surface of smooth endoplasmic reticulum
contains many enzymes which are involved in
various metabolic processes of the cell.
3. Storage and metabolism of calcium
Smooth endoplasmic reticulum is the major site of
storage and metabolism of calcium. In skeletal
muscle fibers, it releases calcium which is necessary
to trigger the muscle contraction.
4. Catabolism and detoxification
Smooth endoplasmic reticulum is also concerned
with catabolism and detoxification of toxic
substances like some drugs and carcinogens
(cancer-producing substances) in the liver
Sarcoplasmic reticulum
26. GOLGI APPARATUS
Golgi apparatus or Golgi body or Golgi complex is a membrane-bound organelle,
involved in the processing of proteins.
It is present in all the cells except red blood cells.
Each Golgi apparatus consists of 5 to 8 flattened membranous sacs called the
cisternae.
Golgi apparatus is situated near the nucleus. It has two ends or faces, namely cis
face and trans face.
The cis face is positioned near the endoplasmic reticulum. Reticular vesicles from
endoplasmic reticulum enter the Golgi apparatus through cis face.
The trans face is situated near the cell membrane. The processed substances
make their exit from Golgi apparatus through trans face
28. Functions of Golgi Apparatus
Major functions of Golgi apparatus are processing, packing, labeling and delivery of
proteins and other molecules like lipids to different parts of the cell.
1. Processing of materials
Vesicles containing glycoproteins and lipids are transported into Golgi apparatus. Here, the glycoproteins
and lipids are modified and processed.
2. Packaging of materials
All the processed materials are packed in the form of secretory granules, secretory vesicles and
lysosomes, which are transported either out of the cell or to another part of the cell. Because of this,
Golgi apparatus is called the ‘post office of the cell’.
3. Labeling and delivery of materials
Finally, the Golgi apparatus sorts out the processed and packed materials and labels them (such as
phosphate group), depending upon the chemical content for delivery (distribution) to their proper
destinations. Hence, the Golgi apparatus is called ‘shipping department of the cell’.
29.
30. LYSOSOMES
Lysosomes are the membrane-bound vesicular organelles found throughout the cytoplasm.
The lysosomes are formed by Golgi apparatus.
The enzymes synthesized in rough endoplasmic reticulum are processed and packed in the
form of small vesicles in the Golgi apparatus. Then, these vesicles are pinched off from Golgi
apparatus and become the lysosomes.
Among the organelles of the cytoplasm, the lysosomes have the thickest covering
membrane. The membrane is formed by a bilayered lipid material. It has many small granules
which contain hydrolytic enzymes.
Lysosomes are often called ‘garbage system’ of the cell because of their degradation activity
31.
32. Types of Lysosomes
Lysosomes are of two types:
1. Primary lysosome
Primary Lysosome is pinched off from Golgi apparatus. It is inactive in spite of having hydrolytic
Enzymes
2. Secondary lysosome
Secondary lysosome is the active form of lysosome. It is formed by the fusion of a primary
lysosome with phagosome (or autophagosome).
33. Mechanism of lysosomal
function
Lysosomal functions involve two
mechanisms:
1. Heterophagy:
Digestion of extracellular materials
engulfed by the cell via endocytosis
2. Autophagy:
Digestion of intracellular materials
such as worn-out cytoplasmic
organelles.
34. Function of lysosomes
Degradation of macromolecules and worn out organelles
1. The macromolecules such as bacteria, engulfed by the cell via phagocytosis are called
phagosomes or vacuoles.
2. The primary lysosome fuses with the phagosome to form the secondary lysosome.
3. The pH in the secondary lysosome becomes acidic and the lysosomal enzymes are
activated.
4. The bacteria and the other macromolecules are digested and degraded by these enzymes.
5. The secondary lysosome containing these degraded waste products moves through
cytoplasm.
The worn-out organelles like mitochondria and form the vacuoles called autophagosomes.
One primary lysosome fuses with one autophagosome to form the secondary lysosome.
The enzymes in the secondary lysosome are activated. These enzymes digest the
contents of autophagosome and fuses with cell membrane.
6. The waste products are eliminated by exocytosis.
35. PEROXISOMES
Peroxisomes are the membrane limited vesicles like the lysosomes.
Unlike lysosomes, peroxisomes are pinched off from endoplasmic reticulum and not
from the Golgi apparatus.
Peroxisomes contain some oxidative enzymes.
36. Functions of Peroxisomes
1. Breakdown the fatty acids. This is the major function of peroxisomes
2. Degrade the toxic substances such as hydrogen peroxide and other metabolic products by
means of detoxification. A large number of peroxisomes are present in the cells of liver,
which is the major organ for detoxification. Hydrogen peroxide is formed from poisons or
alcohol, which enter the cell. Whenever hydrogen peroxide is produced in the cell, the
peroxisomes are ruptured and the oxidative enzymes are released. These oxidases destroy
hydrogen peroxide and the enzymes which are necessary for the production of hydrogen
peroxide.
37. CENTROSOME AND CENTRIOLES
Centrosome is the membrane-bound cellular organelle situated almost in the center of cell, close to
nucleus.
It consists of two cylindrical structures called centrioles which are made up of proteins.
Centrioles are responsible for the movement of chromosomes during cell division.
38.
39. MITOCHONDRIA
Mitochondria is a membrane bound cytoplasmic organelle concerned with production of energy.
It is a rod-shaped or oval-shaped structure with a diameter of 0.5 to 1 μm. It is covered by a bilayered
membrane.
The outer membrane is smooth and encloses the contents of mitochondrion. This membrane contains
various enzymes.
The inner membrane is folded in the form of shelf-like inward projections called cristae and it covers
the inner matrix space.
Cristae contain many enzymes and other protein molecules which are involved in respiration and
synthesis of adenosine triphosphate (ATP). Because of these functions, the enzymes and other protein
molecules in cristae are collectively known as respiratory chain or electron transport system.
40. Inner cavity of mitochondrion is filled with
matrix which contains many enzymes.
Mitochondrion moves freely in the cytoplasm
of the cell.
It is capable of reproducing itself.
Mitochondrion contains its own
deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA), which is
responsible for many enzymatic actions.
In fact, mitochondrion is the only organelle
other than nucleus, which has its own DNA.
41. Functions of Mitochondrion
1. Production of energy
Mitochondrion is called the ‘power house’ or ‘power plant’ of the cell because it produces the
energy required for cellular functions.
The energy is produced during the oxidation of digested food particles like proteins,
carbohydrates and lipids by the oxidative enzymes in cristae.
The released energy is stored in mitochondria and used later for synthesis of ATP.
2. Synthesis of ATP
The components of respiratory chain in mitochondrion are responsible for the synthesis of ATP
by utilizing the energy by oxidative phosphorylation.
ATP molecules diffuse throughout the cell from mitochondrion. Whenever energy is needed for
cellular activity, the ATP molecules are broken down.
43. RIBOSOMES
Ribosomes are the organelles without limiting membrane.
These organelles are granular and small dot-like structures with a diameter of 15 nm.
Ribosomes are made up of 35% of proteins and 65% of ribonucleic acid (RNA).
RNA present in ribosomes is called ribosomal RNA (rRNA). Ribosomes are
concerned with protein synthesis in the cell.
Types of Ribosomes
Ribosomes are of two types:
i. Ribosomes that are attached to rough endoplasmic reticulum
ii. Free ribosomes that are distributed in the cytoplasm.
45. Functions of Ribosomes
Ribosomes are called ‘protein factories’ because of their role in the synthesis of proteins.
Messenger RNA (mRNA) carries the genetic code for protein synthesis from nucleus to the
ribosomes.
The ribosomes, in turn arrange the amino acids into small units of proteins.
Ribosomes attached to rough endoplasmic reticulum are involved in the synthesis of proteins
such as the enzymatic proteins, hormonal proteins, lysosomal proteins and the
proteins of the cell membrane.
Free ribosomes are responsible for the synthesis of proteins in hemoglobin, peroxisome
and mitochondria.
46. CYTOSKELETON
Cytoskeleton is the cellular organelle present throughout the cytoplasm.
It determines the shape of the cell and gives support to the cell.
It is a complex network of structures with varying sizes.
In addition to determining the shape of the cell, it is also essential for the cellular
movements and the response of the cell to external stimuli.
Cytoskeleton consists of three major protein components:
1. Microtubule
2. Intermediate filaments
3. Microfilaments.
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48. Microtubules
Microtubules are the straight, hollow and tubular
structures of the cytoskeleton.
These organelles without the limiting membrane are
arranged in different bundles.
Each tubule has a diameter of 20 to 30 nm.
Structurally, the microtubules are formed by bundles of
globular protein called tubulin. Tubulin has two
subunits, namely αsubunit and βsubunit.
49. Functions of microtubules
Microtubules may function alone or join with other proteins to form more complex structures like
cilia, flagella or centrioles and perform various functions.
1. Determine the shape of the cell
2. Give structural strength to the cell
3. Form the spindle fibers which separate the chromosomes during mitosis
4. Are responsible for the movement of centrioles and the complex cellular structures like cilia.
50. Intermediate Filaments
Intermediate filaments are the structures that form a network around the nucleus and extend to the
periphery of the cell. Diameter of each filament is about 10 nm.
The intermediate filaments are formed by ropelike polymers, which are made up of fibrous proteins.
Functions of intermediate filaments Intermediate filaments help to maintain the shape of the cell.
51. Microfilaments
Microfilaments are long and fine thread like
Structures with a diameter of about 3 to 7 nm.
These filaments are made up of non-tubular contractile
proteins called actin and myosin.
Actin is more abundant than myosin.
Microfilaments are present throughout the cytoplasm.
Functions of microfilaments
i. Give structural strength to the
cell
ii. Provide resistance to the cell
against the pulling forces
iii. Are responsible for cellular
movements like contraction, gliding
and cytokinesis (partition of
cytoplasm during cell division)
52. 3. Nucleus
Nucleus is the most prominent and the largest cellular organelle.
It has a diameter of 10 μm to 22 μm and occupies about 10% of total volume of the cell.
Nucleus is present in all the cells in the body except the red blood cells.
Presence of nucleus is necessary for cell division (via mitosis and meiosis).
Most of the cells have only one nucleus (uninucleated cells). Few types of cells like skeletal
muscle cells have many nuclei (multinucleated cells).
Generally, the nucleus is located in the center of the cell. It is mostly spherical in shape.
However, the shape and situation of nucleus vary in some cells.
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54. STRUCTURE OF NUCLEUS
Nucleus is covered by a membrane called nuclear membrane and contains many components.
Major components of nucleus are nucleoplasm, chromatin and nucleolus.
Nuclear Membrane
Nuclear membrane is double layered and porous in nature. This allows the nucleoplasm to
communicate with the cytoplasm.
The outer layer of nuclear membrane is continuous with the membrane of endoplasmic
reticulum.
The space between the two layers of nuclear membrane is continuous with the lumen of
endoplasmic reticulum.
Pores of the nuclear membrane are guarded (lined) by protein molecules. Diameter of the
pores is about 80 to 100 nm. However, it is decreased to about 7 to 9 nm because of the
attachment of protein molecules with the periphery of the pores.
Exchange of materials between nucleoplasm and cytoplasm occurs through these pores.
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56. STRUCTURE OF NUCLEUS
Nucleoplasm
Nucleoplasm is a highly viscous fluid that forms the
ground substance of the nucleus. It is similar to
cytoplasm present outside the nucleus.
Nucleoplasm surrounds chromatin and nucleolus. It
contains dense fibrillar network of proteins called the
nuclear matrix and many substances such as
nucleotides and enzymes.
The nuclear matrix forms the structural framework for
organizing chromatin. The soluble liquid part of
nucleoplasm is known as nuclear hyaloplasm.
57. STRUCTURE OF NUCLEUS
Chromatin
Chromatin is a thread-like material made up of large molecules of
DNA.
The DNA molecules are compactly packed with the help of a
specialized basic protein called histone. So, chromatin is referred as
DNA-histone complex. It forms the major bulk of nuclear material.
DNA is a double helix which wraps around central core of eight
histone molecules to form the fundamental packing unit of
chromatin called nucleosome.
Nucleosomes are packed together tightly with the help of a histone
molecule to form a chromatin fiber. Just before cell division, the
chromatin condenses to form chromosome.
58. STRUCTURE OF NUCLEUS
Chromosomes
Chromosome is the rod-shaped nuclear structure
that carries a complete blueprint of all the
hereditary characteristics of that species.
A chromosome is formed from a single DNA
molecule coiled around histone molecules.
Each DNA contains many genes. Normally, the
chromosomes are not visible in the nucleus under
microscope. Only during cell division, the
chromosomes are visible under microscope. This is
because DNA becomes more tightly packed just
before cell division, which makes the chromosome
visible during cell division.
Nucleolus
It is a small, round granular structure of the
nucleus.
Each nucleus contains one or more nucleoli.
The nucleolus contains RNA and some proteins.
All the Ribosomal subunits formed in the
nucleolus are transported to cytoplasm through
the pores of nuclear membrane. In the
cytoplasm, these subunits fuse to form
ribosomes, which play an essential role in the
formation of proteins.
59. FUNCTIONS OF NUCLEUS
1. Major functions of nucleus are the control of cellular activities and storage of hereditary material.
2. Control of all the cell activities that include metabolism, protein synthesis, growth and reproduction
(cell division)
3. Synthesis of RNA
4. Formation of subunits of ribosomes
5. Sending genetic instruction to the cytoplasm for protein synthesis through messenger RNA (mRNA)
6. Control of the cell division through genes
7. Storage of hereditary information (in genes) and transformation of this information from one
generation of the species to the next.