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Cell Biology

Cell biology is the branch of biology that focuses on the study of cells, their structure,
function, and behavior
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Understanding cell biology is crucial for
comprehending various biological processes, including growth, reproduction,
metabolism, and response to stimuli
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Cell Membrane (Plasma Membrane): This is the outer boundary of the cell,
separating its internal environment from the external environment
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It
controls gene expression and coordinates cell activities
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Organelles: These are specialized structures within the cell that perform
specific functions
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Functions of Cells:
Cells carry out a multitude of functions essential for the survival and functioning of
organisms:
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This can occur through mitosis (asexual
reproduction) or meiosis (sexual reproduction)
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Response to Stimuli: Cells can detect and respond to changes in their
environment, allowing organisms to adapt and survive in different conditions
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Communication: Cells communicate with each other through various
signaling mechanisms, enabling coordination of activities within tissues and
organs
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Some commonly used techniques
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Light Microscope

Electron Microscope

Diffusion:
Diffusion is the passive movement of molecules from an area of higher concentration
to an area of lower concentration, driven by the random motion of particles
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Small, non-polar molecules like oxygen

and carbon dioxide can diffuse directly across the lipid bilayer of the cell membrane,
while larger or charged molecules may require assistance from membrane proteins
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This movement of water helps to balance the
concentration of solutes on either side of the membrane, regulating cell volume and
preventing excessive swelling or shrinking
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Active Transport:

Active transport is the process by which cells move molecules or ions against their
concentration gradient, from an area of lower concentration to an area of higher
concentration
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Active transport is essential for maintaining concentration
gradients of ions and molecules across cell membranes, enabling cells to perform
functions such as nutrient uptake, ion exchange, and maintaining cell volume
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These processes allow cells to import nutrients, export waste products,
and regulate the internal environment
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Binary Fission:
Binary fission is a form of asexual reproduction common in prokaryotic organisms,
such as bacteria and archaea
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The process begins with the replication of the
circular DNA molecule in the cell, followed by the elongation of the cell and
partitioning of the replicated DNA into two daughter cells
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Chromosomes and Mitosis:
Chromosomes are thread-like structures composed of DNA and associated proteins
found in the nucleus of eukaryotic cells
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During mitosis, a process

of cell division, chromosomes are replicated and then evenly distributed between
two daughter cells
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Mitosis plays a critical role in
growth, repair, and asexual reproduction in eukaryotic organisms
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Medical Sciences: Cell biology forms the basis of understanding diseases,
drug development, and therapies
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