Period 1 - cells: structure and function
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Curipod generated lesson: "cells: structure and function". #5-7
jason.buchanan
Updated 5 months ago
1. Word cloud
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What is the basic unit of life?
2. Slide
60 seconds
Cells are the basic structures of all living things and are composed of important molecules like DNA and proteins. Cells have specialized structures that enable them to carry out their functions, like the cell membrane, cytoplasm, and nucleus. Cells can divide and reproduce in order to form new cells, ensuring the continuity of life.
Cells: Structure and Function
3. Slide
60 seconds
Cell Structure: Cells are the basic unit of life, and are composed of organelles, which are specialized structures that carry out specific functions within the cell. Cell Membrane: The cell membrane, also known as the plasma membrane, is a thin barrier that separates the interior of the cell from its environment. It is a selectively permeable membrane, meaning that it allows some substances to pass through while blocking others. Cell Function: Cells perform a variety of functions, including metabolism, growth, and division. They also use energy to produce proteins and other molecules, which are necessary for the cell to survive and function properly.
Concepts:
4. Poll
60 seconds
What do you think is the most important structure in a cell?
- Cell Membrane
- Nucleus
- Mitochondria
- Ribosomes
5. Slide
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Plant cells contain a structure called the ‘central vacuole’ which can store water and other molecules, making the cell rigid and strong. A typical neuron cell can form up to 10,000 connections with other neuron cells. Cells use endocytosis, a process in which they engulf molecules outside of the cell into a membrane-bound structure called a vesicle.
Did you know?
6. Open question
300 seconds
What are some of the similarities and differences between plant and animal cells?
7. Open question
300 seconds
How do the structures of cells help them to perform their functions?
8. Personalised Feedback
360 seconds
How do different organelles within a cell contribute to its overall function?
9. Open question
300 seconds
Why is it important for students to understand the structure and functions of cells?
10. Open question
300 seconds
What are some of the connections between the structure and function of cells and the functioning of the whole organism?
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