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Cell Cadet: Parts of the Cell

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COMBINED RATING

4.1 Stars

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4.1

STUDENTS (8727)

4.0

LENGTH

12 Minutes

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Description

Help our newest Cell Cadet operate the Cell Ship. With the help of Captain Nucleus, learn about the different parts of the cell and their functions to help stabilize the Cell Ship.

Vocabulary Words

cell

nucleus

DNA

organelles

structure

function

eukaryotic cell

prokaryotic cell

cell membrane

lysosome

cytoplasm

permeable

viruses

bacteria

nutrients

Golgi Apparatus

smooth endoplasmic reticulum

hormones

lipids

proteins

mitochondria

ATP

vacuole

Instructions

Play through this interactive game to learn about Parts of the Cell. Suitable for Grade 6, Grade 7, Grade 8.

Main Concepts

The functions of the cell membrane are to take in nutrients, expel waste, and provide protection for the cell.

A vacuole in a cell is a storage area for nutrients and waste.

The nucleus of a cell contains DNA and functions as the command center of a cell.

The mitochondria of a cell generate the energy that a cell needs to perform its functions.

The cell membrane is a semi-permeable membrane found around the perimeter of all cells. In plant cells it is located beneath the cell wall.

Organelles are the specialized structures within a cell that perform specific functions.

The lysosomes in a cell contain digestive enzymes that aid in digestion and removal of wastes.

Cytoplasm is a fluid that fills all cells and supports the organelles in a cell.

Prokaryotic cells lack most organelles.

Maintaining physical protection is a life function of a cell.

Eukaryotic cells have defined organelles.

Obtaining and processing nutrients for growth is a life function of a cell.

Smooth endoplasmic reticulum in cells makes hormones and lipids for the cell.

Eukaryotic cells have a defined nucleus.

The golgi apparatus of a cell processes and packages proteins and lipids to send out to other parts of the cell.

Removal of wastes is a life function of a cell.

Prokaryotic cells lack a defined nucleus.

Discussion Questions

Before the Game

What is a cell? Why are cells so important to living things? What are organelles?

After the Game

What is the main difference between a eukaryotic cell and a prokaryotic cell?Why is the cell membrane considered to be semi-permeable? How is the function of the Golgi Apparatus and the smooth Endoplasmic Reticulum related? In what ways to the organelles and cell parts work together to maintain the life of the cell? Which organelle is involved in producing energy for the cell