Fantastic Voyage: Further Research and Ideas

Eukaryotic Animal Cells

I have decided to focus on the structure of a Eukaryotic cell, exploring the individual organelles within the cell. To do this I have broken down my research into key bullet points about each of the organelles.

Figure 1

Endoplasmic Reticulum:
Smooth ER - Important in lipid synthesis
Rough ER - Covered in ribosomes and transports protein made in the ribosomes

Figure 2

Ribosome:
- Protein factory
- Found on the RER and in the cytoplasm (as polyribosomes)

Golgi Apparatus:
- Interconnected flat membrane sacs that synthesise, package and release molecules to the outside of the cell in secretory vesicles

Mitochondria:
- Two layers of membrane; an outer layer and an inner layer called Cristea
- Energy from glucose is transferred to ATP through chemical reactions that take place with the presence of oxygen in the mitochondria

Figure 4

Lysosomes:
- Vesicles containing enzymes made by the Golgi complex
- Known as 'suicide bags'

Centrosome:
- Contain two hollow centrioles
- Plays a crucial role in the mitotic devision of animal cells

Figure 5

Nucleus:

- Double layered

- Contains genetic information (DNA) made up of chromosomes

- Produces ribosomes

Figure 6

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Cell Membrane:
- Made of lipids and proteins
- Framework of phospholipids that form a barrier due to the hydrophobic tail and hydrophilic head

Initial Idea:

One of my initial ideas for visualising the structure of a eukaryotic animal cell is to create a journey through each of the organelles. Similar to the films shown in simulator rides, such as a journey through space or on a roller coaster, I want to use a point of view camera to create an immersive feel, as if the audience is inside the cell. To do this I plan to use techniques such as camera shake.

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Illustrations:

Figure 1. http://biowithvalerie.files.wordpress.com/2012/07/eukaryote.gif

Figure 2. http://media.shmoop.com/images/biology/biobook_cells_5.png

Figure 3. http://micro.magnet.fsu.edu/cells/golgi/images/golgifigure1.jpg

Figure 4. http://www.methuen.k12.ma.us/mnmelan/Main%20Page/mitochondria.jpg

Figure 5. https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhB3EB-MqrlkHk577yIbU1MV3v4RiNvy-imGH1gu1_9h5UYFZRHqi6vA1G02JDBoYxgepmYfycpIDEh3_14r6JuN_LcuHAiqC3DZgmklCPwnwHz3lYm9WqLKz7Rwhd-v6zBi08xfHp3yHg6/s1600/6-+centrioles.jpg

Figure 6. http://www.shmoop.com/images/biology/biobook_cells_2.png

Figure 7. http://citadel.sjfc.edu/students/map01009/e-port/ppt/cell_membrane.png

Figure 8. https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEignrkUKZRAPwj0bHpoeBqyWwUUW3w5BIxsj2Lfj_9-KC7OIIYW-9puzxJgFt0UhLoRIlOChjJzXdmTkfNp4DFnRx9MaVGRRrjFJ500y5naFltdKoOrglER9C9SPm4R8NG3n7kLEEaeSSc/s1600/gns400.jpg

Figure 9. http://www.screaminparties.com/images/main2.jpg