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 takes place in the cytoplasm?

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

  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 mitochondria and ribosomes be seen 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 sites of protein synthesis
• What are proteins important for in cells?

  Carrying out various functions
• What could you be asked to identify in an exam regarding animal cells?

  Structures from a diagram of a cell
• Which structures should you identify in the animal cell diagram?

  Nucleus, cytoplasm, cell membrane
• What are the main parts of an animal cell and their functions?

  • Nucleus: Encloses genetic material
  • Cytoplasm: Site of chemical reactions
  • Cell membrane: Controls molecule entry/exit
  • Mitochondria: Site of aerobic respiration
  • Ribosomes: Sites of protein synthesis