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Cell Structure and Function. Essential Questions – What structures can be found inside cells and how do they function? How does the shape of an organelle help it perform its function?. Objectives. Students will be able to:
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Cell Structure and Function Essential Questions – What structures can be found inside cells and how do they function? How does the shape of an organelle help it perform its function? How are living things alike?
Objectives • Students will be able to: • Explain how different parts of the cell allow it to carry out its functions. How are living things alike?
Warm-up • What is the function of this object? • How does its structure aid in its function? Big Question: How does your body work?
Agenda – Today Students Will: • Explain vocabulary terms in their notes by writing terms in their own words • Explore the concept of structure and function by participating in a class discussion. • Explore the functions of cell organelles by listening to a teacher guided discussion • Evaluate their understanding of cell functions by completing an interactive website activity • Evaluate their understanding of the key question How are living things alike?
Vocabulary Terms • Structure - the arrangement of particles or parts in a substance or body • Function - the action for which a person or thing is specially fitted or used or for which a thing exists
Structure vs. Function Human hand Bat wing Big Question: How does your body work?
Structure vs. Function • Discuss: • How is the structure of a hand different than its function? • Why would the structure of a human hand be different than the structure of a bat wing? • Why do you think organelles have specific structures?
Bacteria cells are different than plant and animal cells. Image Source: http://www.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://micro.magnet.fsu.edu/cells/procaryotes/images/procaryote.jpg&imgrefurl=http://micro.magnet.fsu.edu/cells/bacteriacell.html&usg
Animal Cell: Image source: Pearson Prentice Hall
Plant Cell: Image source: Pearson Prentice Hall
Cell Membrane • The cell membrane (also called the plasma membrane) controls what comes into and out of cells. • All cells have a cell membrane. http://library.thinkquest.org/C004535/media/cell_membrane.gif
Ribosomes • Ribosomes make proteins. • Ribosomes are the factories of the cell.
Cytoplasm • Cytoplasm or Cytosol is the jelly-like fluid that fills the inside of the cell. It helps hold the other organelles in place.
Endoplasmic Reticulum • ER: Transports proteins around the cell.
Nucleus • Nucleus: Control center of cell; directs cell activities • Nuclear Membrane or Nuclear Envelope: controls what comes into and out of the cells • Nucleolus: makes ribosomes • Chromatin: genetic material of cell
Mitochondria • Mitochondria (Singular: Mitochondrion) • Powerhouse of cell • Convert energy from food into energy the cell can use (ATP)
Golgi Body (Apparatus, Complex) • Golgi Body: packages, sorts, and transports materials around the cell
Vacuole • Vacuoles store materials for cells (water, food, waste) • In plant cells, help the cell keep its shape • Much larger in plant than animal cells
Peroxisomes • Peroxisomes break down fatty acids and alcohol. • Create hydrogen peroxide as a by-product • Break down hydrogen peroxide into water and oxygen.
Flagella (Singular: Flagellum) • Flagella: whip like structures that help the cell move.
Capsule • Capsule: Protective structure that encloses the bacterial cell
Nucleoid • Nucleoid: Genetic Material in a prokaryotic cell.
Cell Wall • Rigid Structure that helps the cell keep its shape. Plant cells also have a cell wall.
Pilli • Pilli: Hair like structures found on the outside of the cell. They aid in reproduction and can also help the cell move.
Chloroplast • Chloroplast: Where photosynthesis occurs. • Uses chlorophyll – green pigment that captures energy from sunlight http://www.biology4kids.com/files/art/cell_chloroplast1.gif
Cell Wall • Cell Wall: Protects the cell. • Provides shape and support. • Made of cellulose
Lysosomes • Lysosomes: Break down food into smaller particles. • Also breaks down waste and old cell parts.
Review • Evaluate your understanding of cell structures and their functions by completing the interactive activity on the website below. • You may not recognize some terms or know their meanings. • Sometimes the website may use a different term for a cell structure than what we learned today. • Try your best to reason through the question. • It is ok if you don’t know the answer, you can check your answer and try again. • Click Here
Conclusion - Evaluate Answer today’s key questions: • What structures can be found inside cells and how do they function? • How does the shape of an organelle help it perform its function? How are living things alike?