Animal Cells

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

  Label a diagram of an animal cell
• What is the purpose of the video?

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

  Human cancer cells
• What is the role of the nucleus in animal cells?

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

  Blue
• What is the cytoplasm?

  A watery solution for chemical reactions
• What does the cell membrane do?

  Controls molecules entering and leaving the cell
• What are 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
• What do ribosomes do?

  They are the site of protein synthesis
• How do ribosomes contribute to cell function?

  By synthesizing proteins that perform various functions
• What structures should you identify in the animal cell diagram?

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

  • Nucleus: Encloses genetic material
  • Cytoplasm: Site for chemical reactions
  • Cell membrane: Controls entry and exit of molecules
  • Mitochondria: Site of aerobic respiration
  • Ribosomes: Site of protein synthesis
• Where can you find questions on the structure of animal cells?

  In the vision workbook
• What should you be able to do after watching the video?

  Label a diagram and describe functions