LABORATORY ACTIVITY

Title:
Cell Structure and its function

Purpose:
In this laboratory activity you will study biology from the viewpoint of the
individual cell. Although the cell is the building block of all organisms, cells differ
enormously in shape, size and capability. Prokaryotic cells are less complex, are
usually found only in unicellular organisms and have more limited capabilities than
eukaryotic cells. Multicellular organisms are made up of highly integrated
aggregations of specialized eukaryotic cells, but some complex organisms consist of
a single eukaryotic cell.

Procedure:
I. BASIC CELL TYPES
1. Using your reference materials, draw the following types of cells:
i. Prokaryotic Cell
ii. Eukaryotic Cell
a) Animal Cell
b) Plant Cell
2. Label the parts of the cell and complete the table below:

FUNCTION
PARTS (Please include which type of cell do these
parts may be found)

II. VARIETIES OF CELLS IN THE BODY

1. Using the different prepared slides in the laboratory, draw the diverse
types of specimen emphasizing the distinct features of cells.

III. CELL MODIFICATIONS

1. Draw the following cell modifications and explain its function.
Note:

 Observe the differences of cells in the different prepared slides available.

 Remember to be keen with details.

Data and Observations:

Note: All drawings must be done in the following manner.
1. On a piece of blank paper, draw the specimen as seen under the microscope.
2. Beneath the drawing, write the magnification. Example Pineal Gland 40X.
3. Label all identifiable organelles and put the label in one side only.
4. Remember that detail is important in microscopic drawings.

Questions to Answer:
1. Compare and contrast the following: (a) prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells and
(b) animal and plant cell.
2. Describe the shape of the animal and plant cell. Explain how their shape
affect their function.
3. What cell structures can you identify from the actual cells you observed in the
microscope? Compare the organelles based on the figures presented in the
reference books and its actual image.
4. Some of the cells may be folded or wrinkled. What does this indicate to you
about the thickness of the cells?
5. Based from the different slides that you have observed in the laboratory; how
do cells vary from each other?
6. How does the diverse types and structure of cells affect its role or function in
our bodily processes?