What is compartmentalization and why is it important?
Compartmentalization increases the efficiency of many subcellular processes by concentrating the required components to a confined space within the cell.
How do you explain the compartmentalization of eukaryotic cell?
In eukaryotic cells, compartmentalization is created by the use of a series of internal membranes. These membranes surround the nucleus, create the folds of the endoplasmic reticulum and Golgi complex, and surround organelles like chloroplasts and mitochondria.
Why does compartmentalization of eukaryotic cells allow for their greater complexity?
How does compartmentalization lead to increased complexity in eukaryotic cells? -Compartmentalization allows eukaryotic cells to perform otherwise incompatible chemical reactions simultaneously. It also increases the surface area of the cell membranes which are necessary for obtaining nutrients and excreting waste.
How does compartmentalization organize a cell’s functions?
how does compartmentalization organize a cell's functions? Compartmentalization allows each compartment to perform specific functions without interference from other cell functions. For example, lysosomes can break down cell debris in a compartment without accidentally digesting the cell itself.
Why is compartmentalization important in cells use lysosomes as an example to support your reasoning )?
Compartmentalization provides a large surface area that enhances the productivity of the mitochondrion, cellular respiration/ ATP/ energy production and provides a unique internal environment for reactions.
What are some advantages of organelle compartmentalization?
Compartmentalisation also allows protection of an organelles contents and directionality of processes. e.g. during Protein synthesis, DNA is protected in nucleus by the nuclear membrane. e.g. during secretion, proteins are transferred sequentially through membranous compartments (e.g. ER, Golgi stacks).