The Cell

Instructions

Watch Objectives 1-5

bullet1. Describe the four principle parts of a generalized animal cell
bullet2. Define semipermeable membrane
bullet3. Describe cell membrane function and structure
bullet4. Select the factors that enable molecules to penetrate a cell membrane most easily
bullet5. Distinguish between active and passive transport processes

Watch Objectives 6-12

bullet6. Describe the following transport processes.
bullet7. Given the concentrations on the two sides of a membrane of a substance to which the membrane is permeable, determine the direction in which net diffusion will occur when the substance moves down a concentration gradient
bullet8. Describe the osmotic effects that occur when a cell is placed in isotonic, hypotonic, or a hypertonic solution.
bullet9. Describe the purpose of the microvilli found on the membranes of certain cells
bullet10. Identify the location, composition, and function of cytosol
bullet11. Identify the major function of the cell nucleus.
bullet12. Describe the major structures within a cell nucleus

Watch Objectives 13-18

bullet13. Select the major function of the major cellular organelles
bullet14. Define cell inclusion and identify one example
bullet15. Name the phases of the cell cycle and describe the distinguishing activities that occur during each phase
bullet16. Identify the reasons why cell division occurs, and distinguish between mitosis and cytokinesis
bullet17. Identify the major problem that arises regarding somatic cell division and describe the general method by which mitosis solves that problem
bullet18. Describe the appearance and movement of chromosomes during each of the four stages of mitosis

Watch Objectives 19-21

bullet19. Describe the general structure of a DNA molecule. Identify nucleotides, complementary bases, codons, and mutation
bullet20. Describe the process of DNA duplication
bullet21. Describe the process of protein synthesis