Cells

Introduction to the Cell

According to the Cell Theory, cells are the building blocks of life and all living things are composed of cells. There are many varieties of cells -- plant, animal, fungi, bacterial. In Biology 12, we will focus on animal and plant cells.

Instructions - complete the following

1. 1. Watch the video lesson on the history of cytology and parts of the cell
      
      

   2. Notes#1 - Introduction
      Notes#2 - Bacteria
      Notes#3 - Cell Junctions & Gaps

1. 3. Download the C3 Work Package
      
      

   4. Review the following animations of the Cell

Animation 1 - Inside a Cell

Animation 2 - click on the "Cell Structure"

1. 5. The Cytoskeleton 

Comparing the 3 Types of Cytoskeletal Fibres

Intermediate Filaments

Actin Filaments

Microtubules (~1min into the movie)

Video - Vesicle Transport using the Cytoskeleton