November 12, 2015 Activity Title: Cell Structure and Function. Challenge: How does the structure of a cell contribute to its function? Concepts/Vocabulary: – Nucleus – Cell membrane – Mitochondrion – Chloroplast – Vacuole – Cell wall

Cell Structure and Function: Two main types of overall cell structures: EukaryoticProkaryotic Larger, more complex High level of internal organization: – Contain many membrane bound organelles Have a nucleus Ex: Plants, Animal, Fungi Very small, simple Low level or internal organization – Few to no membrane bound organelles No nucleus Ex: Bacteria

Cell Structure and Function: Eukaryotic Prokaryotic

Cell Structure and Function: Organelles: – “Little Organ” – Structures within cells that carry out a specific function. – Things inside cells that do a certain job for the cell.

Cell Structure and Function: Cell Membrane: – Function: Separates the inside of the cell from other cells and/or the environment. Controls the movement of substances in and out of the cell. – Analogy: Cell membrane is the traffic cop of the cell.

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Nucleus: – Very obvious when looking at eukaryotic cells. – Function: Controls cell activities. – Analogy: Nucleus is the “brain” of the cell. – Plural: Nuclei

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Mitochondrion – Function: Breaks down nutrients to release energy (cellular respiration) – Analogy: Power plant of the cell (gives the cell energy) – Plural: Mitochondria

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Chloroplast: – Function: Site of photosynthesis – Photosynthesis is where plants combine carbon dioxide and water and create food and oxygen:

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Vacuole: – Large fluid filled space within a cell that is surrounded by a membrane. – Function: Storage facility for cell and helps maintain cell shape.

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Cell Wall: – Surrounds the membrane of some types of cells. – Not as flexible as cell membrane. – Function: Structural support and protection.

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1.What are some common structures of a cell? 2.What type of organism does not contain a nucleus? 3.What do mitochondrion use to produce energy for a cell? 4.What do chloroplasts use to produce nutrients for plant cells? 5.Why is the nucleus an important part of most cells? 6.Plant cells have chloroplast to carry out photosynthesis. Do plant cells have mitochondria as well? Why or why not?