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Cell Parts, Cell Types, and Functional Amino Acid Groups

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  • Nucleus

    The control center of a eukaryotic cell that contains DNA and regulates gene expression.

  • Mitochondria

    Organelles responsible for energy production through cellular respiration.

  • Ribosomes

    Sites of protein synthesis found in both prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells.

  • Endoplasmic Reticulum (ER)

    Network of membranes involved in protein and lipid synthesis

    Smooth- site of lipid synthesis (no ribosomes)

    Rough- site of protein synthesis (coated in ribosomes)

  • Golgi Apparatus

    Organelle that modifies, sorts, and packages proteins for secretion or use within the cell.

  • Lysosomes

    Vesicles containing enzymes that digest cellular waste and foreign material.

  • Cell Membrane

    A phospholipid bilayer that controls the movement of substances in and out of the cell.

  • Cell Wall

    A rigid layer outside the cell membrane in plants, fungi, and some prokaryotes providing structural support.

  • Chloroplast

    Organelle in plant cells where photosynthesis occurs.

  • Cytoplasm

    Gel-like substance inside the cell where organelles are suspended and many metabolic reactions occur.

  • Difference between Prokaryotic and Eukaryotic Cells

    Prokaryotic cells lack a nucleus and membrane-bound organelles; eukaryotic cells have a nucleus and organelles.

  • Size difference: Prokaryotic vs Eukaryotic

    Prokaryotic cells are generally smaller (1-10 µm) than eukaryotic cells (10-100 µm).

  • Functional Amino Acid Group: Hydroxyl

    Contains an -OH group; polar and hydrophilic, found in serine and threonine.

  • Functional Amino Acid Group: Carboxyl

    Contains -COOH group; acidic and negatively charged at physiological pH.

  • Functional Amino Acid Group: Amino

    Contains -NH2 group; basic and positively charged at physiological pH.

  • Functional Amino Acid Group: Sulfhydryl

    Contains -SH group; can form disulfide bonds important for protein structure.

  • Functional Amino Acid Group: Phosphate

    Contains -PO4 group; negatively charged and involved in energy transfer.

  • Functional Amino Acid Group: Methyl

    Contains -CH3 group; nonpolar and hydrophobic, affects gene expression.

  • Functional Amino Acid Group: Carbonyl

    Contains C=O group; found in aldehydes and ketones, polar and reactive.