Cell Objectives
1) Describe techniques used to study cell structure and function
2) Distinguish between magnification and resolving power
3) Describe the principles, advantages, and limitations of the light microscope, transmission electron microscope (TEM), and the scanning electron microscope (SEM)
4) Describe the major steps of cell fractionation and explain why it is a useful technique
5) Distinguish between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells
6) Explain why there are upper and lower limits to cell size
7) Explain why compartmentalization is important in eukaryotic cells
8) Describe the structure and function of the nucleus and explain how the nucleus controls protein synthesis in the cytoplasm
9) Describe the structure and function of a eukaryotic ribosome
10) List the components of the endomembrane system, describe their structures and functions, and summarize the relationships among them
11) Explain how impaired lysosomal function causes the symptoms of storage disease
12) Describe the types of vacuoles and explain how their functions differ
13) Explain the role of peroxisomes in eukaryotic cells
14) Describe the structure of a mitochondrion and explain the importance of compartmentalization in mitochondrial function
15) Distinguish among amyloplast, chromoplast, and chloroplast
16) dentify the 3 functional compartments of a chloroplast and explain the importance of compartmentalization in chloroplast function
17) Describe probable functions of the cytoskeleton
18) Describe the structure, monomers, and functions of microtubules, microfilaments, and intermediate filaments
19) Explain how the ultrastructure of cilia and flagella relates to their function
20) Describe the development of plant cell walls
21) Describe the structure and list some functions of the extracellular matrix in animal cells
22) Describe the structure of intercellular junctions found in plant and animal cells and relate their structure to function
Cells
Videos (post 5 main points from video) The Hidden Kingdom – Complete Provided WS -
Watch 1-6 in order (these are not in the correct order) - (one post for these videos)
play list of YouTube - http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLFA8B4C7213FB91F7
Watch 1-6 in order (these are not in the correct order) - (one post for these videos)
play list of YouTube - http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLFA8B4C7213FB91F7
A Tour of the Cell
http://www.bozemanscience.com/science-videos/2011/9/14/043-cellular-organelles.html
Why are Cells Small?
http://www.bozemanscience.com/science-videos/2011/11/30/why-are-cells-small.htmlCompartmentalization
http://www.bozemanscience.com/science-videos/2011/9/14/017-compartmentalization.html
Cell Organelle PowerPoints
http://www.explorebiology.com/pptAP/CELLS/01CellOrganelles2009REGENTS.ppt
http://www.explorebiology.com/pptAP/CELLS/02Ch05organelles12007.ppt
http://www.explorebiology.com/pptAP/CELLS/03Ch05organelles22007.ppt
http://www.explorebiology.com/pptAP/CELLS/04Ch05organelles32007.ppt
Cells POGIL
Cells Notes Sheet
Cells Organelles Comparisons
Cells/Transport – Activity 1
Lab
Limits to Cell SizeCell Types Lab
