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Cell Structure and Function — Chapter Overview
The map in words
- root((Cell Structure
- and Function))
- Cell Theory
- Hooke 1665
- Schleiden and Schwann 1838
- Three Postulates
- Types of Cells
- Prokaryotic
- No nuclear membrane
- 70S ribosomes
- Circular DNA
- Eukaryotic
- True nucleus
- 80S ribosomes
- Linear chromosomes
- Plant vs Animal
- Plant has cell wall
- Plant has plastids
- Animal has centrioles
- Prokaryotic
- Cell Organelles
- Energy Organelles
- Mitochondria
- Chloroplast
- Synthesis and Transport
- Ribosomes
- Endoplasmic Reticulum
- Golgi Body
- Microbodies
- Lysosomes
- Peroxisomes
- Glyoxysomes
- Motility
- Cilia
- Flagella
- Centriole
- Nucleus
- Chromatin
- Nucleolus
- Nuclear Membrane
- Energy Organelles
- Biomolecules
- Carbohydrates
- Proteins
- Lipids
- Nucleic Acids
- Vitamins
- Hormones
- Alkaloids
- Steroids
- Cell Division
- Cell Cycle
- Interphase G1 S G2
- M Phase
- Mitosis
- Prophase
- Metaphase
- Anaphase
- Telophase
- Meiosis
- Meiosis I Reductive
- Meiosis II Equational
- Cell Cycle
- Cell Theory
Cell – Structure and Function: Comprehensive Overview
The map in words
- CELL: Structure & Function
- Introduction & Theory
- Cell Theory
- All organisms composed of cells
- Cell is basic unit
- Arise from pre-existing cells
- Robert Hooke
- Leeuwenhoek
- Robert Brown
- Cell Theory
- Cell Types
- Prokaryotic Cells
- Bacteria
- No defined nucleus
- 70S ribosomes
- No membrane-bound organelles
- Eukaryotic Cells
- Animals & Plants
- Defined nucleus
- 80S ribosomes
- Membrane-bound organelles
- Differences
- Nuclear structure
- Organelles present
- Ribosome type
- Chromosome structure
- Prokaryotic Cells
- Plasma Membrane
- Fluid Mosaic Model
- Phospholipid bilayer
- Embedded proteins
- Peripheral proteins
- Integral proteins
- Functions
- Cell boundary
- Selective permeability
- Transport control
- Transport Methods
- Diffusion
- Osmosis
- Active transport
- Phagocytosis
- Pinocytosis
- Fluid Mosaic Model
- Cell Wall Plant Cells
- Composition
- Cellulose microfibrils
- Pectin
- Lignin
- Functions
- Protection
- Rigid shape
- Turgidity
- Free passage of water
- Plasmodesmata
- Middle lamella
- Composition
- Cytoplasm Organelles
- Energy Organelles
- Mitochondria
- Structure: Double membrane, cristae
- Function: ATP production
- Powerhouse of cell
- Chloroplasts
- Found in green plants
- Photosynthesis
- Light reactions
- Dark reactions
- Mitochondria
- Synthesis & Transport
- Ribosomes
- Protein synthesis
- 70S and 80S types
- Endoplasmic Reticulum
- Rough ER
- Smooth ER
- Golgi Apparatus
- Modification
- Secretion
- Packaging
- Ribosomes
- Digestion
- Lysosomes
- Intracellular digestion
- Suicidal bags
- Peroxisomes
- Fatty acid oxidation
- Glyoxysomes
- Lipid conversion
- Lysosomes
- Motility
- Cilia
- Hair-like structures
- Beat like oars
- 9+2 arrangement
- Flagella
- Whiplash movement
- Sperm propulsion
- Centrioles
- Cell division
- 9+0 arrangement
- Cell division
- Cilia
- Energy Organelles
- Nucleus
- Nuclear Membrane
- Double layer
- Nuclear pores
- Chromatin
- Heterochromatin
- Euchromatin
- DNA plus proteins
- Nucleolus
- Ribosome production
- RNA synthesis
- Functions
- Control center
- Gene regulation
- Cell division
- Nuclear Membrane
- Biomolecules
- Water
- Universal solvent
- Thermal regulation
- Reaction medium
- Carbohydrates
- Monosaccharides
- Disaccharides
- Polysaccharides
- Energy storage
- Proteins
- Amino acids
- Peptide bonds
- Enzymes
- Structural support
- Nucleic Acids
- DNA
- Double helix
- Genetic material
- RNA
- Protein synthesis
- Gene expression
- DNA
- Lipids
- Triglycerides
- Phospholipids
- Cholesterol
- Vitamins
- Water-soluble
- Fat-soluble
- Hormones
- Chemical messengers
- Regulation
- Water
- Cell Division
- Cell Cycle
- Interphase
- G1 phase
- S phase
- G2 phase
- M-phase
- Mitosis
- Cytokinesis
- Interphase
- Mitosis
- Purpose: Growth, repair
- Prophase
- Metaphase
- Anaphase
- Telophase
- Produces: 2 identical cells
- Meiosis
- Purpose: Gamete formation
- Reduction division
- Meiosis I
- Meiosis II
- Produces: 4 haploid cells
- Genetic variation
- Comparison
- Chromosome number
- Genetic identity
- Purposes
- Duration
- Cell Cycle
- Introduction & Theory
Cell Structure and Components Overview
The map in words
- Cell Structure
- Prokaryotic Cells
- Nucleoid region
- No membrane-bound organelles
- 70S ribosomes
- Single circular chromosome
- Eukaryotic Cells
- True nucleus
- Membrane-bound organelles
- 80S ribosomes
- Multiple chromosomes
- Animal Cells
- Centrioles
- No cell wall
- Small vacuoles
- Plant Cells
- Chloroplasts
- Cell wall
- Large vacuoles
- Cell Membrane
- Phospholipid bilayer
- Embedded proteins
- Selectively permeable
- Nucleus
- Contains DNA
- Nucleolus
- Nuclear membrane
- Organelles
- Energy
- Mitochondria
- Chloroplasts
- Protein synthesis
- Ribosomes
- Rough ER
- Secretion
- Golgi body
- Smooth ER
- Digestion
- Lysosomes
- Peroxisomes
- Motility
- Cilia
- Flagella
- Energy
- Prokaryotic Cells
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What are the important topics in Cell – Structure And Function for NIOS Class 12 Biology?
Key topics in Cell – Structure And Function include Formulated by Schleiden and Schwann, Prokaryotic cells (found in bacteria) lack, The plasma membrane, Transport mechanisms include. Study these first, then practise questions on each for the NIOS Class 12 board exam.
What do the concept maps for Cell – Structure And Function show?
The 3 maps show how the ideas in Cell – Structure And Function connect: Cell Structure and Function — Chapter Overview; Cell – Structure and Function: Comprehensive Overview. Each map is also written out as an outline on this page.
How should I revise Cell – Structure And Function for the NIOS Class 12 board exam?
Learn the core ideas first, then work through the 45 practice questions on Cell – Structure And Function. Revise definitions regularly and use flashcards for quick recall before the exam.
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