Classwork: Cell structure and classification
Group no.
405
Name Marcelo Patricio Isassi Pez ID A01194128
All cells are classified as either prokaryotic or eukaryotic. Prokaryotic cells do not contain a
nucleus, while eukaryotic cell do. Only bacteria and archaea are prokaryotes, all other
organisms are eukaryotes. Prokaryotes also do not have the membrane bound organelles
found in eukaryotes. Organelles are small membranous bodies, each with a specific structure
and function. Prokaryotes do have cytoplasm, which is the material bounded by a plasma
membrane. The cytoplasm contains ribosomes, small granules that carry out protein
synthesis; thylakoids (only in cyanobacteria) that participate in photosynthesis; and enzymes.
Prokaryotes have a nucleoid region which is a chromosome composed largely of DNA.
Eukaryotic cells include animal cells and plant cells. The nucleus in a eukaryotic cell is bound
by a nuclear envelope and contains nucleoplasm. The cytoplasm, found between the plasma
membrane and the nucleus, consists of fluid filled with organelles. Many of the organelles are
separated from the surrounding cytoplasm by a membrane. Not all of the organelles found in
plant cells are found in animal cells and vice versa.
Materials:
Copy of the activity, one per student
Computer
http://www.wiley.com/legacy/college/boyer/0470003790/animations/cell_struc
ture/cell_structure.htm
If you cannot access this site directly, do a Google or Bing search for cell
animations, then click on to concepts in biochemistry interactive.
Colored pencils or pen and pencil
Instructions:
1. Use your computer to access the website given by your teacher to answer the
following questions.
2. Turn in your activity via discussion board
Part A: Prokaryotic cells
1. Using the animation, write the different cell components found in prokaryotic
cells and mention their function.
Celular
component or
organelle
function
Pili and Falgella
Assist on adhesion and sexual conjugation.
Cell Wall
Protects against mechanical and hypertonic stress.
Cytoplasm
Region were many metabolic reactions occur.
Ribosomes
Sites of protein synthesis
Mesosome
Permable boundary that allows for entry and exit of nutrients of waste
and play a role in DNA replication.
Nucleoid Region
Storage of genetic information, the site of DNA replication.
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2. Draw and label the prokaryotic cell using all the cellular components found in the
above chart. This can be done by scanning your picture and pasting it in the
space provided.
Part B: Animal cells
1. Using the animation, write the different cell components or organelles found in
animal cells and mention their function.
Celular
component or
organelle
function
Cell membrane
Selectively permeable boundary for entry and exit of nutrients and
waste where some important enzyme activity is found.
Cytoplasm
Provides shape to cell; region where many metabolic reactions occur.
Smooth
endoplasmic
Reticulum
Transport system for liquids and nutrients in the cell.
Peroxisome
Oxidative metabolism of nutrients using oxygen to generate water.
Lysosome
Metabolism of materials ingested by endocytosis.
Mitochondria
Site of energy metabolism and synthesis of high-energy ATP.
Rough
Endoplasmic
Reticulum
Surface in which ribosomes bind for protein synthesis.
Nucleus
Storage site of genetic information, the site of DNA replication and its
transcription to RNA.
Golgi Apparatus
Responsible for secretion of waste products from the cell.
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3. Draw and label the animal cell using all the cellular components found in the
above chart. This can be done by scanning your picture and pasting it in the
space provided.
Part C: Plant cell
1. Using the animation, write the different cell components found in plant cells and
mention their function.
Celular
component or
organelle
function
Cell Wall
Selectively permeable boundary for entry and exit of nutrients and
waste where some important enzyme activity is found.
Golgi Apparatus
Responsible for secretion of waste products from the cell.
Chloroplast
Site of photosynthesis, converting light energy into chemical energy
(ATP).
Rough
Endoplasmic
Reticulum
Surface in which ribosomes bind for protein synthesis.
Vacuole
Storage of nutrients and water.
Nucleus
Storage site of genetic information, the site of DNA replication and its
transcription to RNA.
Glyoxysomes
Vesicles found in cytoplasm that carry certain enzymatic reactions.
Mitochondria
Site of energy metabolism and synthesis of high-energy ATP.
Smooth
Endoplasmic
Reticulum
Transport system for liquids and nutrients in the cell.
Ribosomes
Sites of protein synthesis.
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4. Draw and label the plant cell using all the cellular components found in the
above chart. This can be done by scanning your picture and pasting it in the
space provided.
Analysis Questions:
1. What is the difference between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells?
Prokaryotic does not has a nucleus and eukaryotic does has one. Eukaryotic have
ribosomes. Eukaryotic are the cells that have any living organism, a plant or an animal,
Prokaryotic cells are from bacterium.
2. Which types of cells are prokaryotic?
Bacterium.
3. Which types of cells are eukaryotic?
Animals and Plants cells.
4. What organelles do plants cells have that animal cells dont?
Chloroplast, Vacuole, Glyoxysomes, Mitochondria and Ribosomes.
5. What organelles do animal cells have that plant cells dont?
The cytoplasm, Peroxisome and Lysosome
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Evaluation
Criteria
Part A
Student completed
the chart, and drew
the prokaryotic cell
correcty
Student completed
the chart and the
drawing, but with
errors
Student did not
complete the chart
or the drawing
Part B
Student completed
the chart, and drew
the animal cell
correcty
Student completed
the chart and the
drawing, but with
errors
Student did not
complete the chart
or the drawing
Part C
Student completed
the chart, and drew
the plant cell
correcty
Student completed
the chart and the
drawing, but with
errors
Student did not
complete the chart
or the drawing
Analysis questions
Student answered
all 5 questions
correctly
Student answered
all 3-4 questions
correctly
Student answered
1-2 questions
correctly
Task completion
Student finished the
activity on time
Student did not
finish the activity on
time
