Category: Lab Notes: Cell Biology
Ribosome
Ribosomes are sophisticated molecular machines that serve as the protein synthesis factories of cells. These complex structures, composed of both…
Plasma Membrane
The plasma membrane is a dynamic, selectively permeable barrier that defines the boundary of living cells. This phospholipid bilayer with…
Nucleus
The nucleus is the largest and most prominent organelle in eukaryotic cells, serving as the control center for cellular activities….
Flagellum
A flagellum is a highly specialized cellular appendage that serves as a locomotory organelle in many organisms. This whip-like structure…
Cytoskeleton
The cytoskeleton is a complex network of protein filaments that extends throughout the cell’s cytoplasm. This dynamic structural system provides…
Lysosomes
Lysosomes are specialized membrane-bound organelles that serve as the cell’s digestive system. These acidic compartments contain numerous hydrolytic enzymes capable…
Mitochondria
Mitochondria are dynamic, double-membrane-bound organelles often referred to as the powerhouses of eukaryotic cells. These sophisticated structures play central roles…
Centrosome
The centrosome is a key cellular organelle that serves as the primary microtubule-organizing center in animal cells. This crucial structure…
Golgi Complex
The Golgi complex, also known as the Golgi apparatus, is a highly dynamic organelle consisting of stacked membrane-bound compartments called…
Endoplasmic Reticulum
The endoplasmic reticulum (ER) is a complex network of interconnected tubules and flattened sacs that extends throughout the cytoplasm of…
Cell
The term “cell” comes from the Latin cella, meaning “small room.” Robert Hooke coined it in 1665 after observing cork…
Extracellular Matrix (ECM)
The extracellular matrix (ECM) is a dynamic and complex network of macromolecules that provides structural and biochemical support to surrounding…