Eucaryote Cell Structure and Function

I. Eucaryote Anatomy

    A. Internal Structures

        1. Cytoplasmic membrane

            similar to procaryote

            contain sterols, e.g. cholesterol

            pinocytosis

            phagocytosis
 

        2. Cytoplasmic matrix

            numerous organelles

            a) endoplasmic reticulum (ER)

                rough ER

                smooth ER
 

           b) Golgi apparatus
 

            c) lysosomes:  synthesized by ER and Golgi apparatus
 

           d) ribosomes
 

            e) mitochondria
 

           f) chloroplasts
 
 

       3. Nucleus

            membrane-bound

            chromatin

            nuclear pores

            nucleolus
 

    B. External Structures

        1. Cell wall

            simplier than procaryote
 

        2. Cilia/flagella

            thicker and more complex than procaryote flagella

            cilia: 5-20 µm long

            flagella: 100-200 µm long (9+2 pattern)
 

II. Comparison of Procaryote and Eucaryote Cells


Last updated June 11, 2007.