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Cell Structure and Functions
Cell Structure and Functions
Levels Of Organization
• Microfilament
– thinned type of fiber
containing the protein
actin
- helps cells change
shape and move as in
WBC
CYTOSKELETON
• Microtubules
– hollow cylindrical
structure
- Assists in movement
of cilia and flagella and
chromosomes.
Cilia & Flagella
• Provide motility
• Cilia
• Short
• Used to move substances outside
human cells
• Flagella
• Whip-like extensions
• Found on sperm cells
• Basal bodies like centrioles
Cell wall
• Protection
• Provides support and
structure
Endomembrane System
How do plant cells differ from animal cells?
Plant Cell
• Plant cells have different
structures
• Contains:
• Cell wall
• Chloroplasts
• Site of photosynthesis
• Vacuole (large central,
takes up most part of
cell)
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