SHS STEM Bio1 Q1 Week 1 Module 2 - Cell Structure And-Functions
SHS STEM Bio1 Q1 Week 1 Module 2 - Cell Structure And-Functions
Quarter 1 – Module 2
CELL STRUCTURE AND
FUNCTIONS
General Biology – Grade 11
Quarter 1 – Module 2: Cell Structure and Functions
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Cell Theory
From the first module, you learn about the principles of cell theory; which include
statements that all living organisms are composed of cells, the cell is the basic structural and
functional unit of life and all cells come from pre-existing cells only. The function of an organism
as a whole is the result of the activities and interactions of constituents of the cell.
In this module, you will discover that not all cells are the same. Although cells are the
basic units of life, there are many different kinds of cells that make up multicellular organisms.
Some cells have specialized jobs that allow them to work with one another to perform an
organism’s biological functions.
In this module you will learn to describe the structure and functions of major and
subcellular organelles.
Specifically, you will learn to:
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Directions: Encircle the letter of the correct answer.
1. Which of the following is a primary function of a cell wall?
A. Filling space between cell organelles
B. Protecting organelles
C. DNA replication
D. Protein synthesis
For item number 2 and 3, use the figure shown on the right.
2. Which structure is represented by letter B?
A. Cell membrane
B. Cytosol
C. Ribosome
D. Cell wall
3. Which structure represents the cell membrane?
A. Structure A C. Structure C
B. Structure B D. Structure B and C
Hi! How did you find the test? Don’t worry if you got a low
score, this just means that there are more things that you can
learn from this module. So, hop in and get ready with your
journey.
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Cell – basic unit of living things
Organelle – specialized cell structure that performs a specific function
Archaebacteria – any of the microorganisms comprising the archaea which were
originally classified with the bacteria.
Eukaryote – Cells that contain nuclei and have membrane surrounded components
called organelles which have specialized functions.
Prokaryotes - are cells that do not have membrane bound nuclei
Hydrolaze - a class of enzyme that commonly perform as biochemical catalysts that
use water to break a chemical bond.
Right now your body is doing a million things at once. It’s sending electrical impulses,
pumping blood, filtering urine, digesting food, making protein, storing fat, and that’s just the
stuff you’re not thinking about! You can do all this because you are made of cells — tiny units
of life that are like specialized factories, full of machinery designed to accomplish the business
of life.
Cells make up every living thing; from blue whales to the archaebacteria that live inside
volcanos. Just like the organisms they make up cells that come in all shapes and sizes. Nerve
cells in giant squids can reach up to 12m [39 ft] in length, while human eggs (the largest human
cells) are about 0.1mm across.
Plant cells have protective walls made of cellulose (which also makes up the strings in
celery that make it so hard to eat) while fungal cell walls are made from the same stuff as
lobster shells. However, despite this vast range in size, shape, and function, all these little
factories have the same basic machinery.
There are two main types of cells, prokaryotic and eukaryotic. Prokaryotes are cells
that do not have membrane bound nuclei, whereas eukaryotes do. But, we are not going to
discuss further about the difference of the two main types of cells because it will be discussed
thoroughly on the third module.
Now, let us identify the common cell organelles by performing the practice task.
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A. In or Out?
Directions. Determine the organelle which can be found in all cells. Check the column
YES if it can be found in all cells and NO if Not.
Found in all
Organelle/Sub organelle Structure Cells?
YES NO
Supports/protects cell;
1. Cell Membrane separates cell from its
environment
Stiff, rigid structure that
2. Cell Wall surrounds the cell membrane
to support the cell
Clear, thick jelly-like substance
3. Cytoplasm inside the cell membrane that
contains the other organelles
Small bodies floating in
4. Ribosome cytoplasm ( or attached to the
endoplasmic reticulum)
Membranous sacs with inner
5. Mitochondria partitions
Hair like projections attached
6. Cilia and flagella to basal bodies beneath cell
membrane
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Looks like a series of canals
13. Rough Endoplasmic near the nucleus;
Reticulum its surface is studded with
ribosomes; rough in
appearance
14. Vacuole Storage bubbles found in cells
15. Microtubules/Centrosome Small tubes made from the
protein tubulin
B. Name It!
Directions. Name the parts of a cell, select the organelles found on the box. You may also
color the box according to the color of the identified part. (This is if the module is in colored, if
not just ignore it.
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I guess you’ve already realized that not all cells are the same, thus
some organelles cannot be found in other cell like prokaryotic cell.
What kind of eukaryotic cell have you just labelled? If your answer
is plant cell, you are correct. Because a plant cell has chloroplast,
vacuole and cell wall which an animal cell do not have.
Now, read the text below to understand more the structure and
functions of major and subcellular organelles.
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membrane allow the internal nuclear environment to communicate with the
cytoplasm of the cell. Within the nucleus are two or more dense masses referred
to as nucleoli (singular nucleolus). The nucleolus contains RNA, or ribonucleic acid.
This nucleic acid is used to construct the subunits of organelles called ribosomes.
The subunits are later assembled into ribosomes in the cytoplasm.
9. Golgi Body / Golgi Apparatus - Group of flattened, membranous sacs.
Function: Packages protein molecules for secretion; origin of lysosomes.
10. Lysosomes - Membranous sacs. Contain enzymes for intracellular digestion.
Hey, guys, can you remember the parts of the cell which are
mentioned in the cell theory rap? Those are some of the major cell
organelles.
Can you now determine the functions of the cell organelles? If
yes, then perform the next activity.
“Kafunction”
Directions. Match the cell organelle with its corresponding function. Write the letter
inside the answer box. The table below displays the cell organelle and its function.
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molecules) which then translocate to the
cell membrane.
What’s up guys! How did you find the activity? Did you get the correct function of
the cell organelles? Now, let us strengthen your knowledge by answering the guide
questions provided below.
Questions to Ponder:
Directions. Read and understand each question, then answer it briefly, justify if necessary.
1. Are cell wall and cell membrane the same thing? _____________________________
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2. Do all cells contain genetic information? ___________________________________
___________________________________________________________________
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3. What are some benefits of having distinctive organelles in a eukaryotic cell? _______
___________________________________________________________________
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4. Which organelle is not membrane bound? _________________________________
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___________________________________________________________________
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5. Where are most of the proteins involved in ATP generation located? _____________
___________________________________________________________________
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6. What kind of proteins are inserted into the endoplasmic reticulum? _______________
___________________________________________________________________
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7. What happens to proteins that are not folded properly? _______________________
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Now, that you are proficient to identify the different functions of cell organelles,
let us compare it to a factory. Think about what a factory needs in order to function
effectively. At its most basic, a factory needs a building, a product, and a way to make
that product. All cells have membranes (the building), DNA (the various blueprints),
and ribosomes (the production line), and so are able to make proteins (the product -
represented as the "factory walls." The nucleus of the cell is represented as the "blueprint
room." The ribosome is represented as the "production room" and the final protein made by
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are kept
Cell Membrane
Mitochondrion
Smooth Endoplasmic
Reticulum
Rough Endoplasmic
Reticulum
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Golgi Apparatus
Lysosome
Note: You may also visit this link for better understanding of Cell Factory
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Directions. Read the text below then match the parts of the city (underlined) with the
parts of the cell.
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dam that is in the city. The entire city is enclosed by a large wooden fence, only the postal
trucks (and citizens with proper passports) are allowed outside the city.
Parts of the Cell Parts of the City Parts of the Cell Parts of the City
1. Mitochondria 6. Nucleolus
2. Ribosome 7. Protein
3. Nucleus 8. Cell
Membrane
4. Golgi 9. Lysosome
Apparatus
5. Endoplasmic
Reticulum
Directions. Create your own analogy of the cell using a different model. Some ideas might
be: a school, a house, a factory, or anything you can imagine. Use the rubric below to guide
you in your task.
RUBRIC
CATEGORY 4 3 2 1
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ingenuity in the design of
their creation. others.
Congratulations for a job well done! This time share your final
insight by completing the following sentence prompts.
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Directions: Encircle the letter of the correct answer.
1. Which structure represents a ribosome?
A. Structure A C. Structure C
B. Structure B D. Structure D
5. A pesticide kills insect by disabling the ribosomes in their cells. Which of the following
function would be most immediately inhibited in the insects’ cell?
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1. B
2. B
3. A
4. C
5. A
Elicit
A. In or Out?
Found in all
Organelle/Sub organelle Structure Cells?
YES NO
Supports/protects cell;
1. Cell Membrane separates cell from its ✓
environment
Stiff, rigid structure that
2. Cell Wall surrounds the cell membrane ✓
to support the cell
Clear, thick jelly-like substance
3. Cytoplasm inside the cell membrane that ✓
contains the other organelles
Small bodies floating in
4. Ribosome cytoplasm ( or attached to the ✓
endoplasmic reticulum)
Membranous sacs with inner
5. Mitochondria partitions ✓
Hair like projections attached
6. Cilia and flagella to basal bodies beneath cell ✓
membrane
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Porous double membrane that
10. Nuclear Membrane separates nuclear contents ✓
from cytoplasm
Smooth More tubular; lack ribosomes, ✓
11. Endoplasmic Reticulum smooth in appearance
Spherical organelle
12. Peroxisome responsible for fatty acid ✓
breakdown
Looks like a series of canals
13. Rough Endoplasmic near the nucleus;
Reticulum its surface is studded with ✓
ribosomes; rough in
appearance
14. Vacuole Storage bubbles found in cells ✓
15. Microtubules/Centrosome Small tubes made from the
protein tubulin ✓
Engage
B. Name It!
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Explore – “Kafunction”
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Answers to Questions to Ponder:
Direction. Read and understand each question, then answer it briefly, justify it if necessary.
1. The cell wall and cell membrane are not the same thing. All cells have a cell membrane,
but not all cells have a cell wall.
2. All cells contain genetic information. All living things must have a genetic information
that provides instructions for cellular activities. Some cells keep this genetic information
in a nucleus, while others store it differently.
3. Membrane-bound spaces permit the segregation of functions within the cell and the
concentration of specific functions- organization of protein movement through the cell.
Both facilitate increasing levels of complexity found in eukaryotes. Another key function
is to facilitate degradation of worn-out cell components in the longer-lived eukaryotes.
The same degradative system can be modified to process extracellular material.
4. Ribosomes is a macromolecular complex.
5. The inner mitochondrial membrane (which is folded into christae) contains the
proteins of the electron transport system and the enzyme ATP synthase.
6. Secreted proteins and proteins that become associated with the membranes of the cell
surface or other organelles.
7. Enzymes that recognize features of poorly folded proteins conjugate these proteins
with ubiquitin. Such tagged proteins are delivered to proteasomes.
8. There are “chaperone proteins” that can aid in refolding by their interaction with the
misfiled protein. This often does not work and the protein needs to be recycled.
9. There is accumulation of the product that can’t be broken down (and often cell
death).
10. Prokaryotes (such as bacteria) have different ribosomal subunits which can be
targeted by specific chemicals (killing the bacteria and not damaging the eukaryotic
cell).
Explain
are kept
toy, etc.
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Rough Endoplasmic Protein production; in Primary production line -
the cell
oxidative enzymes
Elaborate
Cell City Analogy
Parts of the Cell Parts of the City Parts of the Cell Parts of the City
1. Mitochondria Hydraulic dam 6. Nucleolus Small shop
2. Ribosome Carpenters’ union 7. Protein Steel Widget
3. Nucleus Town hall 8. Cell Fence
Membrane
4. Golgi Special cart 9. Lysosome Scrap yard
Apparatus
5. Endoplasmic Postal truck
Reticulum
1. D
2. C
3. B
4. A
5. A
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structures/v/introduction-to-the-cell
Cellular organelles and structure Retrieved from Cellular organelles and structure
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cells/a/organelles-article
Cell City Analogy. Cell Theory and Cell Organelles by: Christopher Meisler Science
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units/Celll-theoy-and-organelles-biology.pdf
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