CELL:

PARTS and
its
FUNCTION
Prepared by: Ms. Mary Joy Redulla

S
OBJECTIVE
S:
01 Identify the parts of an animal cell.

02 Focus on the functions of the cell parts.

03 Realize the importance of the cell parts and

functions.
What is a cell?
Cell is the basic unit of life.

All known living things are made up of cell. It can be unicellular

or multicellular.
Composed of different organelles with specific roles/functions

Prokaryotic (bacteria) and Eukaryotic (Plants, Protists, Fungi and

Animal) Cells
Parts of the Cell: Overview
 Cytoplasm

 Fluid that fills the interior of the cell.

 Cell organelles are embedded

Function/s:
 Holds materials inside the cell
 Helps in cell’s metabolic processes
such as cell respiration, conversion of
glucose into energy
 Nucleus

 Surrounded by a nuclear
envelope with nuclear pores
 Contains the genetic information
(DNA) which exists as
chromatin in a non-dividing cell

Function/s:
 Controls all cell activities
 Nucleolus

 Found in the center of the

nucleus.

Function/s:
 Produces ribosomes
 Chromosomes
 In the nuclear chromosomes of
eukaryotes, the uncondensed
DNA exists in a semi-ordered
structure, where it is wrapped
around histones (structural
proteins), forming a composite
material called chromatin.

Function/s:
 Contains cell genetic info -DNA
 Cell
membrane
 The thin layer of protein and fat
that surrounds the cell. The cell
membrane is semi permeable,
allowing some substances to pass
into the cell and blocking others.

Function/s:
 Controls what enters and leave the
cell
 Check Point!

Cytoplasm Nucleus Cell membrane

- Helps in cell
- Controls what
metabolic processes - Controls all cell
enters and leave the
and holds materials activities.
cell.
inside the cell.
 Mitochondria

 Large organelles scattered through

most cells
 Called “powerhouses” of the cell

Function/s:
 Produces cellular energy in the
form of ATP through a process
called cellular respiration
(metabolizes glucose)
 Ribosome

 Compose of a large and small

subunit
 Site for protein synthesis

Function/s:
 Links amino acids to form proteins
 Endoplasmic
Reticulum
 Large network of membranes that
transport materials in the cell.
 Two types: Smooth and Rough

Function/s:
 Transport cell materials through
vesicles.
 Two types of
Endoplasmic
Reticulum
Rough ER
 has ribosomes which give it its
"rough" appearance
 functions in protein synthesis

Smooth ER
 mostly contains enzymes that
function in lipid synthesis)
 Check Point!

Mitochondrion Ribosomes Endoplasmic Reticulum

- Produces cellular - Transports cell

- Links amino acids
energy in the form of materials through the
to form proteins.
ATP. use of vesicles.
 Golgi
Apparatus
 Flattened stacks of membranes

Function/s:
 Collects, packages and modifies
cell materials to be used in other
parts of the cell or transported out
of the cell
 Lysosome

 Membrane-bound sac that contains

high level of digestive enzymes.

Function/s:
 digests and recycles old cell parts,
sometimes bacteria
 Centrioles
 Small cylindrical-shaped
organelles and are located in pairs
near the nucleus
 Only found in animal cells

Function/s:
 used during cell division to move
and separate chromosomes
 Check Point!

Golgi Apparatus Lysosome Centrioles

- Collects, packages
and modifies cell - Used to move and
- Digests and recycles
materials to be separate
old cell parts, or even
transported in or chromosome during
bacteria.
outside the cell. cell division.
 What do you think is/are
the importance of the
organelle’s role or function
inside the cell?
Note: You can expand or justify your answers by giving examples or comparing the roles in a real-life scenario.
The functions of each part of the cell are important because
it makes the cell alive and functioning. Functioning cells
may promote growth and development to a living body.
OBJECTIVE
S:
01 Identify the parts of an animal cell.

02 Focus on the functions of the cell parts.

03 Realize the importance of the cell parts and

functions.
Short Quiz:
Choose the function of the
indicated organelle. Select the
answer from the choices provided
beside the image.
Choices: 5
A. Helps move chromosomes apart. 1
B. Produce ATP
C. Select what enters and exit the cell 2 6
D. Site for protein synthesis
E. Collects, packages and modifies cell 7
materials to be used in other parts of
the cell or transported out of the cell 3
F. Controls all activity of the cell 8
G. Links amino acids to create proteins
H. Produces ribosomes 9
I. Contains enzymes for lipid synthesis

10 minutes timer:
 KEY TO
CORRECTION
 5. F-controls all
1. H-produces
1
ribosomes
5
the activity of the
cell
6. C-selects what
2. I-contains enzymes
2
for lipid synthesis
6
exit and enters
the cell

7
7. D-site for
protein synthesis
3. B-produces
3
ATP 8. G-links amino
8
acids to create
proteins
9. E-Collects,
packages and
modifies cell
4. A-helps move
materials to be
4
chromosomes
apart
9
used in other
parts of the cell
or transported
out of the cell
Assignment:
Make a diagram detailing the production of a
molecule for secretion of the cell. Start from the
DNA in the nucleus up to the fusion of the vesicle
with the plasma membrane for secretion. Note the
organelle that it passes through and what takes
place in each stage.

Reference: Refran, J. C., Tolentino, P. M., & Genuino, R. G. (2016). Earth and Life Science.
Quezon City: Vibal Group Inc.
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