Exploring Cell Organelles for Science Students

Miss Swanson introduces students to cell structures and organelles, focusing on their functions and differences between plant and animal cells. The video covers the cell wall, membrane, cilia, flagella, cytoplasm, cytoskeleton, nucleus, mitochondria, chloroplasts, endoplasmic reticulum, ribosomes, Golgi apparatus, lysosomes, vacuoles, and centrosomes. Students learn to identify organelles, understand their roles, and compare plant and animal cells.

What is one main visual difference between plant and animal cells?

• Animal cells are angular and have sharp edges.

• Plant cells are round and smooth.

• Animal cells are round and smooth, while plant cells are angular with sharp edges.

• Plant cells are smaller than animal cells.

Which organelle is responsible for structurally supporting the plant cell?

• Nucleus

• Cell membrane

• Cytoplasm

• Cell wall

What is the primary function of the cell membrane?

• To synthesize proteins

• To store genetic information

• To produce energy

• To control movement of materials in and out of the cell

What is the role of cilia in animal cells?

• To aid in movement or sensation

• To produce energy

• To store waste

• To synthesize proteins

Which organelle contains the cell's DNA?

• Nucleus

• Golgi body

• Ribosome

• Mitochondrion

What is the primary function of mitochondria?

• To store genetic information

• To synthesize proteins

• To produce energy in the form of ATP

• To detoxify the cell

Which organelle is involved in photosynthesis?

• Chloroplast

• Mitochondrion

• Lysosome

• Nucleus

What is the function of the rough endoplasmic reticulum?

• To store waste

• To modify and rearrange proteins

• To synthesize lipids

• To produce energy

What does the Golgi body resemble in appearance?

• A network of tubes

• A spiral staircase

• A stack of pancakes

• A jelly-like substance

Which organelle is responsible for digesting and recycling materials in animal cells?

• Vacuole

• Lysosome

• Peroxisome

• Centrosome