I. Introduction to cells-the units of organization and function for all biological life. A. The Cell Theory. Functional organization of eukaryotic cells. Rough endoplasmic reticulum processes certain types of newly synthesized protein. Smooth endoplasmic reticulum synthesizes new membrane and sequesters calcium.
Golgi apparatus processes certain types of newly synthesized protein.
Microfilaments composed of actin. Cellular membrane structure and function. A. Fluid mosaic model of membrane structure. Osmosis and tonicity. Plasmodesmata between plant cells.