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Bio 220 Lecture 2: Structure & functional differences of plant and
animal cells

Campbell, 5th., pp.102-129; Review: p.129 Self Quiz and Challenge question #1
ISP CD tour of plant and animal cells

I. Review questions

Cells of true multicellular organisms can become specialized. Today, I'd like to consider HOW cells become specialized.

First, we need to understand how a "typical" cell is constructed, and then examine how changing the components will change the cell.

II. Lightning tour through the cell
With your group, briefly review the function of each of the major organelles, the components that make up cells. Some are found in both plant and animal cells, while others are found in only one or the other.
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Let's briefly highlight the most important function of each.
A. Barrier
- plasma membrane
B. Information storage and processing
1. Nucleus
2. Ribosomes
C. Energy
1. Mitochondria
2. Chloroplasts
D. Internal membranes
1. Endoplasmic reticulum
2. Golgi
3. lysosomes
E. Shape, strength and movement
1. Vacuole
2. Cytoskeleton
3. Centriole
4. Cilia and flagella

Organelle study guide

Q. How do changes in the relative composition of organelles change the function of the cell? In other words, how do cells become specialized?