Structure, Types and Functions of Cells – PST04103 Human Anatomy and Physiology
NTA Level 4 • Semester 1 • PST04103 Structure, Types and Functions of Cells Human Anatomy and Physiology • Source Session/Topic 2 Full source-text version: all educational wording from the extracted learning source is retained; only presenter/tutor metadata and web-layout noise are removed, while formatting is improved for readability. Session 2: Structure, Types and Functions of Cells Total Session Time: 120 minutes + 60 minutes take home assignment Prerequisites • None Learning Tasks By the end of this session students are expected to be able to: • Define the Cell • Mention Types of Cells • Describe the Structure of the Generalized Animal Cell • Describe Characteristics of the Animal Cell • Outline Functions of the Animal Cell Resources Needed: • Flip charts, marker pens, and masking tape • Black/white board, chalk and whiteboard markers • Charts, OHP, Multimedia Projector, Computer, Pointer SESSION OVERVIEW |Step |Time |Activity/ |Content | | | |Method | | |1 |05 minutes |Presentation |Introduction of Learning Tasks | |2 |10 minutes |Presentation |Definition of the Cell | | | |Brainstorming | | |3 | |Presentation |Types of Cells | | |15 minutes |Buzzing | | |4 | |Presentation | Structure of the Generalized Animal| | |50 minutes |Small group |Cell | | | |discussion | | |5 |10 minutes |Presentation |Characteristics of the Animal Cell | |6 |10 minutes |Presentation |Functions of the Animal Cell | |7 |05 minutes |Presentation |Key Points | | 8 |05 minutes |Presentation |Evaluation | |9 |10 minutes | |Take home assignment | | | |Presentation | | SESSION CONTENTS STEP 1: Presentation of Session Title and Learning Tasks (5 minutes) READ or ASK students to read the learning tasks and clarify ASK students if they have any questions before continuing STEP 2: Definition of the Cell (10 minutes) |Activity: Brainstorming (5 minutes) | | | |Ask students to brainstorm on the following question: | | | |What is a cell? | | | |ALLOW few students to respond | | | |WRITE their responses on the flip chart/ board | | | |CLARIFY and SUMMARISE by using the content below | • A cell: o Is the smallest living structural and functional unit of life ▪ It is the smallest unit of an organism that is classified as living, and is often called building block of life ▪ All cells come from pre-existing cells ▪ Most cells are microscopic and can replicate independently ▪ Some organisms are unicellular (consist of a single cell) e.g. some bacteria ▪ Other organisms are multicellular(consist of many cells) e.g. humans ▪ Vital functions of an organism occur within cells, and all cells contain the hereditary information necessary for regulating cell functions and for transmitting information to the next generation of cells ▪ Cells of the body perform specific functions, and therefore their structures vary greatly STEP 3: Types of Cells (15 minutes) |Activity: Buzzing (5 minutes) | | | |ASK students to pair up and buzz on the following question for 5 | |minutes | | | |What are the types of cells? | | | |ALLOW few pairs to respond and let other pairs to add on points not | |mentioned | | | |WRITE their response on the flip chart/board | | | |CLARIFY and SUMMARIZE by using the content below | • There are two types of cells: o Eukaryotic o Prokaryotic Eukaryotic Cells • Cells in higher animals (mammals) are eukaryotic, that is they have membrane bound nucleus, which is well protected, inside the cell • Eukaryotic cells are often found in multicellular organisms • Eukaryote is an organism whose cells contain complex structures inside the membranes • Most eukaryotic cells also contain other membrane-bound organelles such a mitochondria, and the Golgi apparatus • Eukaryotes do have "true" nuclei containing DNA • Eukaryotic organisms may be unicellular, as in amoebae, or multicellular, as in humans • Cell division in eukaryotes is different from that in organisms without a nucleus (prokaryotes) Prokaryotic Cells • Do not contain membrane bound organelles and genetic material is scattered in the cytoplasm • The simple forms of life like bacteria are made up entirely of single cell are prokaryotic, the nucleus is not membrane bound it is scattered in the protoplasm and is vulnerable • Prokaryotic cells are usually independent • Prokaryotes generally lack membrane-bound cell compartments: such as mitochondria and chloroplasts. • Instead processes such as oxidative phosphorylation and photosynthesis take place across the prokaryotic plasma membrane. • However, prokaryotes do possess some internal structures, such as cytoskeletons. • Prokaryotes also differ from eukaryotes in that they contain only a single loop of stable chromosomal DNA stored in an area named the nucleoid, while eukaryote • DNA is found on tightly bound and organized chromosomes STEP 4: Structure of a Generalized Animal Cell (50 minutes) | | |Activity: Small Group Discussion ( 30 minutes) | | | |DIVIDE students into small manageable groups | | | |ASK students to discuss on the following task: | |Draw and label major parts of a generalized animal cell by using | |various resources | | | |ALLOW students to do the task for 20 minutes | | | |ALLOW few groups to present and the rest to add points not mentioned | | | |CLARIFY and SUMMARIZE by using the contents below | Structure of a generalized animal cell • The cell is divided into three main parts namely: plasma membrane, cytoplasm and nucleus • The plasma membrane: Forms the cell’s outer surface separating the cell’s internal environment from the external environment. It regulates the flow of material into and out of the cell • The cytoplasm: It is the fluid-filled cell interior. It has two components: cytosol and organelles. o The cytosol is the liquid portion containing water and dissolved solutes. o The organelles are small structures with highly specialized functions, many of which are contained within a membrane. ▪ They include nucleus, mitochondria, ribosomes, endoplasmic reticulum (ER), Golgi apparatus, cell membrane, microfilaments and