Animal Cells

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

  To enclose the genetic material
• What is the cytoplasm?

  A watery solution for chemical reactions
• What are the two smaller structures mentioned inside the cell?

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

  They are too small to be visible
• 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
• What are proteins important for in cells?

  They carry out many functions
• How do mitochondria and ribosomes differ in function?

  Mitochondria produce energy, ribosomes synthesize proteins
• What structures should you identify in a diagram of an animal cell?

  • Nucleus
  • Cytoplasm
  • Cell membrane
  • Mitochondria
  • Ribosomes