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STRUCTURE AND FUNCTION OF THE CELL In-Class Cell Analogy Project
DIRECTIONS: Use Chapter 3 to answer the questions below as completely and as thoroughly as
possible. Use complete sentences. You may use diagrams or pictures to supplement your answers,
but a diagram or picture alone without appropriate discussion is inadequate.
PART 1: COMPLETION
1. Describe the structure, composition, and function of the cell membrane.
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2. Describe three differences between plant and animal cells.
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3. List the three ideas of the cell theory?
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4. Describe two differences between prokaryotic cells and eukaryotic cells.
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5. What are the major roles of the nucleus, and what parts of the nucleus carry out these roles?
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6. Explain how the nucleolus, ribosomes, endoplasmic reticulum, and Golgi apparatus function
together in protein synthesis.
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PART 2: FILL IN THE BLANK
7. There are many kinds of ______________________________________ in cell membranes; they
help to move material into and out of the cell.
8. Means "Water Fearing" __________________________________________
9. The nucleus is surrounded by a double layer membrane called the
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10. During cell division, _____________________________strands coil and condense into thick
structures called _______________________________.
11. The site where ribosomes are synthesized (made): ___________________________________
12. Each chloroplast encloses a system of flattened, membranous sacs called
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13. Type of ER that has ribosomes attached to it:
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14. Maintains the three-dimensional structure of animal cells:
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15. Small holes in the nuclear envelope: ___________________________________.
16. The organelle that organizes the synthesis of proteins:
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17. Long whip-like structures used for movement:
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18. The two major components of the cytoskeleton are: ________________________and
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19. Organelle in plants that stores starch or fats:
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20. Protein skeleton that maintains the shape of the nucleus:
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21. Most nuclei also contain a small spherical area called the ______________________________.
22. Organelle that converts sunlight, carbon dioxide, and water into sugars:
_____________________ (found only in plant cells)
23. _______________________________assist in the movement of chromosomes during cell
division.
24. Organisms whose cells always contain a nucleus or nuclei are called
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25. __________________________are small structures that carry out specific functions in the cell.
26. The space between the cell membrane and the nucleus is the
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27. Organisms whose cells never contain a nucleus are called
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28. Cell membranes consist of two phospholipid layers called a _____________________________.
29. The gelatin-like aqueous fluid that organelles are bathed in:
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30. The site of processing and packaging substances produced by the cell:
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31. Means "Water Loving" ________________________________________.
32. Means “water fearing” _______________________________.
33. Cells are limited in size by the ratio between their surface area and their
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34. Short hair-like projections found on cells, often numerous: _______________________________.
35. Site of digestion in cells, rare in plant cells: ______________________________
36. Organelle involved in the synthesis of steroids in glands and the breakdown of toxic waste:
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37. The ________________________________________is the control center of the cell.
38. Inside the nuclear envelope the DNA in the form of fine strands is called
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39. Not all substances can cross the cell membrane, for this reason, the cell membrane is said to be
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40. Organelle that provides structure and support in plant cells:
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Activity: With your partner(s), Create your own analogy of the cell using a different model.
ANALOGY OF THE ANIMAL or PLANT CELL
Objective: Students will develop an analogy on the cell based on an idea, club, team, group, etc. that they are
familiar with. Students will design a poster using their analogy as it relates to the structure and function of an
animal cell.
PROJECT DIRECTIONS:
1. Students will work in teams of two OR three.
2. Students will select their analogy. (May not be a city….)
3. Each team member will complete the structure and function activity sheet.
4. Each team will then work to develop the analogies for each cell part by completing the chart.
5. The team will design and create their analogy posters. Students will use BRIDGE MAPS and pictures.
Poster Requirements
1. Include a COLOR picture/diagram of your analogy (should be hand-drawn) –
2. Include a HAND-DRAWN picture of the organelle next to the analogy. Be CREATIVE!
3. Briefly describe the function of your analogy and how it relates to the function of a specific
organelle in the animal cell. The analogy should be explained in DETAIL next to the picture (2 – 4
sentences- see example below)
4. Each organelle can only be used once and all organelles from your planning chart must be used.
Example 1: “The lysosomes functions like the garbage cans in an amusement park because the
lysosomes get rid of waste in the cell, and the garbage cans are the places where waste is deposited
in an amusement park.”
Example 2: Factory/U.S. Open