Summary of "LA CÉLULA. ESTRUCTURA Y FUNCIÓN CELULAR. MITOCONDRIAS, RIBOSOMAS, LISOSOMAS, ETC."

Summary of the Video: “LA CÉLULA. ESTRUCTURA Y FUNCIÓN CELULAR. MITOCONDRIAS, RIBOSOMAS, LISOSOMAS, ETC.”

Main Ideas and Concepts

Introduction to the Cell

The cell is fundamental because all living things are made of cells, and cells perform all life functions.
Historical background: Robert Hooke was the first to observe cells under a microscope in cork slices and named them “cells” because they resembled small rooms.
Cell theory (1855) has three postulates:
1. All living beings originate from cells.
2. In unicellular organisms, the cell performs all functions; in multicellular organisms, cells specialize.
3. All living beings come from pre-existing cells.
Cells are the structural, functional, and origin units of life.

Cell Structure

The cell has three main parts:

Cell membrane A thin phospholipid layer surrounding the cell; provides shape, protection, stores contents, and controls substance exchange.
Nucleus A spherical structure acting as the “brain” of the cell; coordinates vital functions and cell reproduction. Contains chromosomes with genetic material (DNA).
- Human somatic cells have 46 chromosomes (23 pairs: half from mother, half from father).
- Germ cells (sperm and egg) have 23 chromosomes to ensure proper chromosome number after fertilization.
Cytoplasm Fluid between nucleus and membrane, mostly water with dissolved substances (amino acids, minerals, sugars). Contains organelles performing vital functions.

Organelles and Their Functions

Centrioles: Found only in animal cells; important for cell reproduction.
Vacuoles: Storage for water, proteins, and nutrients.
- Larger in plant cells, providing rigidity and support.
- Smaller or absent in animal cells.
Endoplasmic Reticulum (ER): Storage and transport site for proteins.
Ribosomes: Produce proteins using amino acids and instructions from DNA; located near nucleus and ER.
Golgi Apparatus: Modifies and transports proteins received from ER; can reach areas ER cannot.
Lysosomes: Contain enzymes to digest food and foreign substances; act like the cell’s stomach.
Mitochondria: Produce energy (ATP) by combining glucose and oxygen via chemical reactions; ATP powers all cellular activities.

Cell Nutrition and Substance Exchange

The cell membrane is semipermeable, allowing selective exchange of substances.
Two main transport mechanisms:

Passive Transport (no energy required): - Simple diffusion: Movement of small molecules (e.g., oxygen, carbon dioxide) from high to low concentration. - Facilitated diffusion: Movement of ions (potassium, sodium, calcium, chloride) through protein channels. - Osmosis: Movement of water from high water concentration to low water concentration areas.

Active Transport (requires energy - ATP): - Moves large molecules or ions against concentration gradients by widening membrane channels.

Endocytosis: Cell engulfs large particles or water by extending the membrane (using pseudopods), forming vesicles.
- Phagocytosis: “Cell eating” – engulfing large particles or microorganisms.
- Pinocytosis: “Cell drinking” – engulfing fluids/water.
Exocytosis: Expulsion of waste materials via vesicles merging with the cell membrane.

Additional Notes

Proper chromosome numbers are crucial to prevent genetic abnormalities.
Coordination among organelles is essential for cell survival and function.
Cells can be classified in different ways, which will be covered in a subsequent video.

Methodology / Instructions for Cell Substance Exchange

Passive Transport

Understand diffusion as movement from high to low concentration.
Simple diffusion allows small molecules to pass freely.
Facilitated diffusion requires protein channels for ions.
Osmosis moves water based on concentration gradients.

Active Transport

Requires ATP energy.
Large molecules require channels to widen.
Includes processes like phagocytosis and pinocytosis to engulf substances.

Endocytosis and Exocytosis

Use pseudopods to engulf substances forming vesicles inside the cell.
Lysosomes digest engulfed particles.
Waste is expelled by vesicles merging with the membrane (exocytosis).

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