Title: UNIT 1_2: Sub Cellular structures and their functions
Course: Biochemistry > Section: Week 2 - UNIT 1_2: Subcellular structures and their functions

UNIT 1_2: SUB CELLULAR STRUCTURES AND THEIR FUNCTIONS

Introduction

All cells share four common components:

1. A plasma membrane, an outer covering that separates the cell’s interior from its surrounding environment;
2. Cytoplasm, consisting of a jelly-like cytosol within the cell in which other cellular components are found;
3. DNA, the genetic material of the cell;

Ribosomes, which synthesize proteins.

Expectations

The students will identify, describe, and recognize the structures and functions of cell organelles and will be able to compare and contrast animal and plants cells.

Learning outcomes

By the end of this section, you will be able to:

- List the structural components of the cell in prokaryotes and eukaryotes
- Indicate the functions of the various cellular organelles including the nucleus, cell membrane, cell wall, mitochondria, chloroplasts, ribosomes, Golgi body, central vacuole, rough endoplasmic reticulum, smooth endoplasmic reticulum, lysosome, and peroxisome.