Critical Thinking Assignment: The functions of Cellular Organelles

Description

Please answer the following questions. Carefully consider the function of the organelle and its overall impact on the cell. Comment on each of the following to receive full credit:

Items to address:

Points for each item:

The function of the missing organelle

3 points

Its overall impact on the cell

3 points

Give 2 examples of limitations of the cell (i.e. What are some things the cell could no longer do?).

7 points

Describe how this would impact the cell cycle (Could it still replicate DNA? Could it still undergo mitosis?).

7 points

Describe how this would impact the process of transcription and translation.

7 points

1. You have discovered a new cell that lacks mitochondria. Using the guidelines above, address what impact lack of mitochondria would have on the cell and its functions? (33 points)

2. You have discovered a new cell that lacks ribosomes. Using the guidelines above, address what impact lack of mitochondria would have on the cell and its functions? (33 points)

3. You have discovered a new cell that lacks centrioles. Using the guidelines above, address what impact lack of mitochondria would have on the cell and its functions? (33 points)