Cell Structure
Learning Time: 5-15 hours
Content: The cell, the smallest structural unit of living things, is examined in this topic. The differences between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells, the structure and functions of the cell membrane are discussed. Cell organelles (mitochondria, Golgi apparatus, endoplasmic reticulum, etc.) and their functions are explained in detail. Structural differences between plant and animal cells are also included in the curriculum. In TYT, this topic includes questions on organelle functions and microscopic observations. The current curriculum may also make brief references to technological developments in cell biology (e.g., gene editing). A good understanding of this topic forms the basis for subsequent cell-related topics.
- Cell Types:
- Prokaryotic Cells (E. coli Example, Absence of Ribosomes)
- Eukaryotic Cells (Human Stem Cell, Organelles)
- Differences Between Plant and Animal Cells (Cell Wall and Chloroplast)
- Cell Membrane:
- Age (Phospholipid Layers, Protein Channels)
- Functions (Protein Synthesis Medium, Storage)
- Selective Permeability (Transmission of Glucose)
- Cytoplasm:
- Components (Microfilaments, Microtubules)
- Functions (Protein Synthesis Medium, Storage)
- Nucleus:
- Age (Nuclear Pores, Chromatin Threads)
- Functions (Gene Expression Control, DNA Repair)
- Organelles:
- Mitochondria (Krebs Cycle, ATP Production)
- Endoplasmic Reticulum (RER: Protein Synthesis, SER: Detoxification)
- Golgi Apparatus (Secretion Vesicles, Lysosome Formation)
- Lysosome (Autophagic Digestion, Cell Waste Clearance)
- Chloroplast (Thylakoid Structure, Photosynthetic Stages)
Course Features
- Lectures 0
- Quizzes 0
- Duration 5 hours
- Skill level Intermediate
- Language English
- Students 15
- Assessments Yes
