Showing posts with label cell. Show all posts
Showing posts with label cell. Show all posts

Tuesday, February 2, 2016

Study Resources for tomorrow's quiz

Be prepared for this tomorrow's quiz!
You will need to:
  • Identify cell organelles on a diagram
  • Define the structure and function of cell organelles
  • Describe the main differences between plant and animal cells
  • Know the three parts of cell theory
Use these resources to help you prepare:
Review Packet
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Review Packet KEY - Check your answers!
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Some more resources 
(please note: we are not listing lysosomes in plant cells this year)
click here to access

Cell Structure and Function Quizlet


Readings from our text:




Wednesday, January 27, 2016

Study Guide 2016- History of Cells and Structure and Function



Cell History and Structure Function 2016

Cell-related Topics:

You should be able to explain...


1. How are cells classified?
Describe the classification of cells based on:
Prokaryotic and Eukaryotic
Plant vs Animal

2. What makes up cells?
Compare and contrast the structure and function of organelles found in plant and animal cells.
Know the 12 organelles on the Spreadsheet
Be able to list the function when given an organelle.
Identify the organelle by the structure.

3. What are the parts to the Cell Theory?
Understand the three parts of the cell theory.
Who were the scientists responsible for the cell theory?

4. What is the History of Science surrounding cells?
Who founded the first microscope?
Who was the first scientist to coin the term “cell?”

Monday, January 25, 2016

Plant and Animal Cells - Same, But Different

Here is a link to the Macro to Micro section on Cells.
Please read the article "Plant and Animal Cell: The Same, But Different" on pages 83 - 85

Click here to access


Inside a Cell Video



Scientists at work!




Here are some images of onion and skin cells taken from our digital compound microscope from today's lab. The cells have been dyed with different materials to allow for easier viewing.


Plant - Iodine:
x100


x400



Skin Cells -                               x100

                                                 x 400


Tuesday, January 19, 2016

Cell Organelles- Structure and Function


Cell Organelle Group Work
Essential Cell Organelles
Cell wall
Cell membrane
Cytoplasm
Nucleus
Nuclear membrane
Nucleolus
Vacuoles
Mitochondria
Endoplasmic reticulum
Ribosomes
Golgi body
Chloroplasts

Do the following for each organelle for which you are responsible:
  • Indicate whether it is present in an animal cell, plant cell, or both
  • Describe where it is found in the cell
  • Describe what the organelle looks like (structure)
  • Describe what the organelle does (function)

Cells Alive Link

Biology 4 Kids- use the links on the right hand side.


Here is another resource for you to use as you work to finish finding the structure and function for the different organelles of a cell:
Science Explorer p 16-22