animal cells

• What are the basic building blocks of animals and plants?

  Cells
• What is the basic structure of animal cells?

  Animal cells have a defined structure
• What can be observed in an animal cell using different microscopes?

  • Mitochondria visible with light microscope
  • Mitochondria not detailed in light microscope
  • Ribosomes only visible with electron microscope
• What is the function of cytoplasm in a cell?

  Contains nutrients and organelles for reactions
• What does the nucleus contain that controls cell activities?

  Genetic material, including DNA
• What is the role of the cell membrane?

  Controls movement of substances in and out
• What is the function of mitochondria in animal cells?

  Release energy through respiration
• Where does protein synthesis occur in the cell?

  Ribosomes
• How are cells in animals and plants specialized?

  • Most cells are specialized
  • Adapted for specific functions
  • Different types of cells work together