Cell Biology 1

The purpose of this report is to discuss selected characteristics of living cells, compare and contrast prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells, the impact of viruses on those cells. To discuss eukaryotic sub-cellular structure and organelles. To discuss the role of the cell membrane in regulating how nutrients are gained and waste products lost. How animal cells use nutrients to provide the energy for growth, movement, and cell division. The role of nucleic acids in the nucleus and cytoplasm, and the discussion of synthesis of protein. To explain the generation of specialised tissues from embryonic stem cells, the process of interphase and factors that initiate cell division, and their importance. How the same genetic information is received by each daughter cell and to compare and contrast normal cell and cancer cells. Title page 0 Introduction 1 Content 1 Chapter 1 2 Chapter 2 8 Chapter 3 17 Conclusion 23-24 Recommendation 24 References and Bibliography 25-27 There are seven major characteristics of living organisms and some of them are associated with cells. They are as follows 1.1 Movement: Cells have the ability to move from one position to the other within their domain. Respiration – Cells produce energy to enhance chemical reaction in the organism. Sensitivity: Cells have the ability to respond to their environment for them to live and maintain environment. Growth: Cells can grow and develop in sizes. Reproduction: Cells have the ability to give birth. This occurs among cells with the exception of red-blood cells. Excretion: They can pass out toxic substances. Nutrition: They have to feed to survive. Glucose is necessary for energy and protein is required for body growth. The acronym for the characteristics of living is MRS GREN; alternatively it can be regarded as MR NIGER where I stand for irritability (Epearl, 2020)