Introduction to Cellular and Molecular Biology
Hierarchical Structure of Life
Micromolecules -> macromolecules -> complex macromolecules -> subcellular structures ->cells -> tissues
Relies on macromolecular assmebly 
Division and apoptosis
Cells
Vary in shape and size (good diagnosis tool) even within the body
Prokaryotic
Generally Single-Celled
Lack of Membrane Bound Nucleous
Typically much less complex
Smaller
Very high surface: volume ration
Eukaryotic
Generally part of a multicellular organism
Membrane bound
Complex
larger
high volume:surface area ration
Structural Features of Cells
Description
Driving Function - "Form follows Function"

Size and Number
of cell structures relative to each other
Organization 
How cells fit together
Other
Net Charge, Hdrophobidity, Hydrophilicity
Cell Membrane
Contains lipid bilayer and principally composed of modified fatty acids - phospholipids
Organelles
Parts Inside Cells
Nucleous
Holds DNA
Endoplasmic Reticulum
Manufactures protein (Rough ER)
Manufactures lipids and carbs (Smooth ER)
Golgi Apparatus
Packages macromolecules to send out/modifies, sorts, adds carbs to give markings onto 
Mitochondria
Creates ATP and gives cells energy
Cytoskeleton
Consists of Actin Filaments (in charge of muscle contraction), intermediate filaments, and microtubules
"Roads of the Cell" and takes packages from Golgi apparatus and delivers them out of the cell
Cellular Systems Model
The systems approach views the process as a protein producing factory providing biological structure and function required to maintain life. 
Protein Synthesis and Sorting
Environment
What is biotechnology?
Any technology that USES biology.
Developing a Diagnostic Test
Know the Biology
Basic biology underlying the aspect or disease you are researching. 
Identify a Target
Find systems biology errors that cause disease.
Detect your Target
Understand, choose, and design a biotechnology.
Design the Administration of the Test
Figure out how the test should be administered and how it should be given.
Use ELSE Analysis
Understand the issues associated with your technology.
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