Animal Cell Structure
OVERVIEW
In today's lesson, we will study the animal cell and build a model of a cell. Every living thing is made of cells, which are like tiny factories that work 24/7, allowing you to move, think, and even blink. Today, we will shrink down to see what's inside one of your body's cells!
ORGANELLES
ANIMAL CELLSTRUCTURE
NUCLEUS
The nucleus controls the cellsactivities.
It contains genetic materialincluding DNA.
VACUOLE
The vacuole stores nutrientsand water.
It also stores cell waste.
MITOCHONDRIA
This is where most of theenergy is released inrespiration.
CENTRIOLES
The centrioles aid cell division. They maintain cell structure and intracellular transport systems.
CYTOPLASM
This is where many of thechemical reactions happen.
The cytoplasm is a jelly-like fluid that contains dissolved nutrients and salts.
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RIBOSOME
Ribosomes synthesize all theproteins in the cell.
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ENDOPLASMICRETICULUM
This organelle processes andtransports proteinssynthesized in ribosomes.
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LYSOSOME
Lysosomes digest largemolecules using enzymes.
They are a key part of cellmetabolism.
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CELL MEMBRANE
The cell membrane controlsthe movement of substancesin and out of the cell.
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GOLGI APPARATUS
The Golgi appartus processesand packages proteins intovesicles (fluid filled sacs).
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Let's make an animal cell!
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Animal Cell Organelles
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Clay Model Directions
1. Roll a large ball of clay to make the cytoplasm. Flatten slightly into an oval "cell." 2. Add a membrane layer around it.
3. Press a nucleus into the center.
4. Add Enoplasmic Reticulum (ER) tubes around the nucleus.
5. Stick ribosome dots on the ER and in the cytoplasm.
6. Add mitochondria beans, Golgi pancakes, and a few lysosome/vacuole balls.
7. Finish with centrioles — two short rods near the nucleus.
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You may also draw a cell. To do so, click the image to go to the website, draw.chat. The tool is free and does not require registration.
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Each part of your clay cell works together like a team.
The nucleus leads, the mitochondria power the work, and the cell membrane protects them all — just like your own body's systems work together.
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Animal Cell Structure
OVERVIEW
In today's lesson, we will study the animal cell and build a model of a cell. Every living thing is made of cells, which are like tiny factories that work 24/7, allowing you to move, think, and even blink. Today, we will shrink down to see what's inside one of your body's cells!
ORGANELLES
ANIMAL CELLSTRUCTURE
NUCLEUS
The nucleus controls the cellsactivities.
It contains genetic materialincluding DNA.
VACUOLE
The vacuole stores nutrientsand water.
It also stores cell waste.
MITOCHONDRIA
This is where most of theenergy is released inrespiration.
CENTRIOLES
The centrioles aid cell division. They maintain cell structure and intracellular transport systems.
CYTOPLASM
This is where many of thechemical reactions happen.
The cytoplasm is a jelly-like fluid that contains dissolved nutrients and salts.
10
RIBOSOME
Ribosomes synthesize all theproteins in the cell.
11
ENDOPLASMICRETICULUM
This organelle processes andtransports proteinssynthesized in ribosomes.
12
LYSOSOME
Lysosomes digest largemolecules using enzymes.
They are a key part of cellmetabolism.
13
CELL MEMBRANE
The cell membrane controlsthe movement of substancesin and out of the cell.
14
GOLGI APPARATUS
The Golgi appartus processesand packages proteins intovesicles (fluid filled sacs).
15
Let's make an animal cell!
16
Animal Cell Organelles
17
Clay Model Directions
1. Roll a large ball of clay to make the cytoplasm. Flatten slightly into an oval "cell." 2. Add a membrane layer around it. 3. Press a nucleus into the center. 4. Add Enoplasmic Reticulum (ER) tubes around the nucleus. 5. Stick ribosome dots on the ER and in the cytoplasm. 6. Add mitochondria beans, Golgi pancakes, and a few lysosome/vacuole balls. 7. Finish with centrioles — two short rods near the nucleus.
18
You may also draw a cell. To do so, click the image to go to the website, draw.chat. The tool is free and does not require registration.
19
Each part of your clay cell works together like a team. The nucleus leads, the mitochondria power the work, and the cell membrane protects them all — just like your own body's systems work together.
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