cell biology : Animal cells

• What should you be able to do by the end of the video on animal cells?

  Correctly label a diagram of an animal cell and describe the functions of its parts
• What is the purpose of the video on animal cells?

  To introduce the parts of animal cells and their functions
• What type of cells are shown in the video?

  Human cancer cells
• What is the function of the nucleus in an animal cell?

  To enclose the genetic material (DNA)
• What color are the nuclei stained in the video?

  Blue
• What is the cytoplasm and its role in the cell?

  A watery solution where chemical reactions take place
• What is the function of the cell membrane?

  To control the molecules that can enter and leave the cell
• What are the two smaller structures inside the cell that need to be known?

  Mitochondria and ribosomes
• Why can't mitochondria and ribosomes be seen in the light microscope image?

  Because they are too small
• What is the role of mitochondria in the cell?

  Where aerobic respiration takes place
• What type of microscope is needed to see ribosomes?

  Electron microscope
• What are ribosomes responsible for?

  Protein synthesis
• What are proteins important for in cells?

  They carry out many functions, including acting as enzymes
• If you were asked to identify structures from a diagram of an animal cell, which structures would you need to know?

  Nucleus, cytoplasm, cell membrane, mitochondria, and ribosomes
• What are the main parts of an animal cell that should be labeled in a diagram?

  • Nucleus
  • Cytoplasm
  • Cell membrane
  • Mitochondria
  • Ribosomes
• Where can you find more questions on the structure of animal cells?

  In the vision workbook linked in the video
• What should you be able to do after watching the video on animal cells?

  Correctly label a diagram and describe the functions of different parts