animal cells

• What is the function of the nucleus in animal cells?

  To enclose the genetic material
• What is the cytoplasm described as in the video?

  A watery solution for chemical reactions
• What is an example of a chemical reaction that occurs in the cytoplasm?

  The first stage of respiration
• What does the cell membrane control?

  The molecules entering and leaving the cell
• What are the two smaller structures inside the cell mentioned in the video?

  Mitochondria and ribosomes
• Why can't we see mitochondria or ribosomes in the light microscope image?

  They are too small
• What is the function of mitochondria?

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

  Electron microscope
• How do ribosomes contribute to cell function?

  They are the sites of protein synthesis
• What are proteins important for in cells?

  They carry out many functions
• What structures should you identify in a diagram of an animal cell?

  Nucleus, cytoplasm, cell membrane, mitochondria, ribosomes
• What are the main parts of an animal cell to label?

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

  In the vision workbook
• What is the overall goal of the video?

  To describe functions of animal cell parts