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General Biology 1
Quarter 1 – Module 2:
Title: Cell Structure and Function
General Biology 1 – Grade 12
Alternative Delivery Mode
Quarter 1 – Module 2: Cell Structure and Function
First Edition, 2020
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General Biology 1
Quarter 1 – Module 2:
Cell Structure and Function
Introductory Message
For the facilitator:
Welcome to the General Biology 1- Grade 12 Alternative Delivery Mode (ADM) Module on
Cell Structure and Function!
This module was collaboratively designed, developed and reviewed by educators both from
public and private institutions to assist you, the teacher or facilitator in helping the learners
meet the standards set by the K to 12 Curriculum while overcoming their personal, social,
and economic constraints in schooling.
This learning resource hopes to engage the learners into guided and independent learning
activities at their own pace and time. Furthermore, this also aims to help learners acquire the
needed 21st century skills while taking into consideration their needs and circumstances.
In addition to the material in the main text, you will also see this box in the body of the
module:
As a facilitator you are expected to orient the learners on how to use this module. You also
need to keep track of the learners' progress while allowing them to manage their own
learning. Furthermore, you are expected to encourage and assist the learners as they do the
tasks included in the module.
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Welcome to the General Biology 1 Alternative Delivery Mode (ADM) Module on Cell
Structure and Function!
The hand is one of the most symbolized part of the human body. It is often used to depict
skill, action and purpose. Through our hands we may learn, create and accomplish. Hence,
the hand in this learning resource signifies that you as a learner is capable and empowered
to successfully achieve the relevant competencies and skills at your own pace and time.
Your academic success lies in your own hands!
This module was designed to provide you with fun and meaningful opportunities for guided
and independent learning at your own pace and time. You will be enabled to process the
contents of the learning resource while being an active learner.
What I Need to Know This will give you an idea of the skills or
competencies you are expected to learn in the
module.
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mastery in achieving the learning competency.
Assessment
1. Use the module with care. Do not put unnecessary mark/s on any part of the module.
Use a separate sheet of paper in answering the exercises.
2. Don’t forget to answer What I Know before moving on to the other activities included
in the module.
3. Read the instruction carefully before doing each task.
4. Observe honesty and integrity in doing the tasks and checking your answers.
5. Finish the task at hand before proceeding to the next.
6. Return this module to your teacher/facilitator once you are through with it.
If you encounter any difficulty in answering the tasks in this module, do not hesitate to
consult your teacher or facilitator. Always bear in mind that you are not alone.
We hope that through this material, you will experience meaningful learning and gain
deep understanding of the relevant competencies. You can do it!
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What I Need to Know
This module was designed and written with you in mind. It is here to help you master the
nature of Biology. The scope of this module permits it to be used in many different learning
situations. The language used recognizes the diverse vocabulary level of students. The
lessons are arranged to follow the standard sequence of the course. But the order in which
you read them can be changed to correspond with the textbook you are now using.
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What I Know
Choose the letter of the best answer. Write the chosen letter on a separate sheet of paper.
2. Which structure makes proteins using coded instructions that come from the nucleus?
a. Golgi body
b. Mitochondrion
c. vacuole
d. Ribosome
3. The most important feature within the structure of the cell membrane which helps it in
carrying its task is_______.
a. viscous fluid flowing around it
b. series of fibers within it
c. semi-permeable phospholipid bilayer
d. paired genetic materials within it
4. Its structure is basically thick and rigid layer that surrounds the plant cell and provides
support and structure.
a. Chloroplast
b. Cell wall
c. Lysosome
d. nucleus
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7. This organelle serves as a primary packaging area for molecules that will be distributed
throughout the cell?
a. Mitochondrion
b. Vacuole
c. Cytoskeleton
d. Golgi body
8. What is the term for the jellylike substance that is contained inside the cell membrane?
a. DNA
b. cytoplasm
c. organelle
d. Nucleus
9. If the cell membrane is NOT semi-permeable membrane how would it affect the whole
cell?
a. the cell will be so much healthy for the entry of nutrients
b. the cell will increase its size too much
c. the cell will be damaged by the entry of harmful substances
d. the cell will lost its receptors
11. Which phrase best describes the property of semi or selective permeability?
a. some molecules pass
b. all ions pass
c. large molecules pass
d. all molecules pass
13. This is the primary reason why plant cell have larger vacuole than animal cell.
a. Plants have thicker cell walls
b. Plants have active storing units
c. Plants can directly make their own food
d. Plants depend on animals for food.
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b. nucleolus
c. lysosome
d. Endoplasmic reticulum
15. Which structure is directly responsible for the formation of proteins within the cell.
a. lysosomes
b. vacuoles
c. centrioles
d. ribosomes
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Lesson
All of the life processes of a living cell involve transformation of energy and
matter. The source of this life energy is the molecules undergoing chemical activities
within the cell. A living cell performs the following life processes:
1. Nutrition is the process by which cells obtain food molecules to support
their other activities.
2. Digestion is the process by which food particles are broken down into
smaller soluble units suitable for cell use with the help of enzymes.
3. Absorption is the process by which cells absorb water, minerals and other
materials essential to life from their environment.
4. Biosynthesis is the process by which all cells organize complex chemicals
from simple building units or substances.
5. Excretion is the process by which by-products of all cell activities which are
not needed for further cell functioning are eliminated.
6. Egestion is the process by which insoluble, non-digested particles are
eliminated by the cell.
7. Secretion is the process by which substances that are synthesized by the
cells are expelled from the membrane. This elimination process helps in the
functioning of the body.
8. Movement is a process which includes the locomotion of cell by means of
special structures like cilia or flagella.
9. Irritability is the process by which cells respond or react to external factors
or conditions around them. Cells can alter their functions in response to changes
their environment.
10. Respiration is the process of breaking down food molecules into chemical
energy needed by all cells in order to function.
11. Reproduction is a process by which a cell copies or replicates its DNA
and increases its number by cell division. It gives rise to new cells as a result,
organisms grow.
Note that all these life processes are made possible through the organelles
working together as a team. Lets’ find out below what these organelles are:
What’s In
Can you still remember the cellular organelles which you learned in junior
high school? Try the anticipation-reaction activity below and see how much you can
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recall. After trying the activity draw one emoticon which will reflect your overall
reaction in recalling the concepts.
ANTICIPATION-REACTION ACTIVITY
Write P if the organelle can be found in plants only, A if in animals only and B
if found in both plants and animals.
1. Cytoplasm _______________________________________
2. Rough Endoplasmic Reticulum ___________________
3. Smooth Endoplasmic Reticulum __________________
4. Ribosomes _______________________________________
5. Lysosomes _______________________________________
6. Nucleus __________________________________________
7. Nuclear Envelope _________________________________
8. DNA ______________________________________________
9. Plastids ___________________________________________
10. Vacuole __________________________________________
11. Cell wall _________________________________________
12. Mitochondria ____________________________________
13. Centriole ________________________________________
14. Cell Membrane __________________________________
15. Chloroplast ______________________________________
What’s New
All the cellular organelles are functioning well in order to support life. There is no least or
more important part because all are equally essential. Everybody will suffer even if one organelle fails
to perform its function.
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It’s like you and me, we have different roles but all roles are needed to keep life possible.
Much like in your family, each member need each other in order to survive, you need your parents
much as your parents needs you. The parts and function of the cell is like a TEAM.
Bible Connection!
“Luke 11:17
“Any kingdom divided against itself will be ruined, and a house divided
against itself will fall”
Home Connection!
In our family, our parents are the nucleus and in order to keep the family
intact, children must obey their parents and do the task required to them and
that is to study hard and in doing that harmonious relationship within the
family will happen.
Let’s check the details of the cellular parts and function below:
What is It
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move sideways within the membrane. Since the plasma membrane is fluid, it can seal itself if
it is damaged or broken.
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The endoplasmic reticulum (ER) is a
series of tunnels throughout the
cytoplasm.
They transport proteins from one part
of the cell to another that is why they
are called as the transport center of the
cell.
E.R in plants and animals form a
network of tiny canals through the cell.
These canals are formed by two parallel membranes. They connect the nuclear
membrane and the plasma membrane thus serving as passageway for food
substances.
Two types of Endoplasmic Reticulum:
Smooth- ribosome free and functions in detoxification of lipids.
Rough - contains ribosomes and releases newly made protein from the cell.
Ribosomes are the protein factories of the
cell. These are very essential since all the
functions and processes in plant and animal
cell requires protein. Even all the organelles
inside the cell are made up of proteins making
ribosomes very important.
Golgi bodies receive proteins and other
compounds from the ER. They package these
materials and distribute them to the plant and
animal parts of the cell.
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the lungs. Sperm cells use flagella to move. It is also involve in cell division as a
mitotic spindle.
Intermediate filaments- these are absent in plants. Since they are the most stable
component of the cytoskeleton, they are found in durable structures such as hair,
scales and fingernails. They also help provide structure to the nuclear envelope.
Microfilaments- pipe-like structures and help provide shape and movement for the
cells. Examples of microfilaments are found in muscle cells.
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School as an Analogy for Cell Structure and Function
The parts of the school are like the parts of the cell, keep reading and see how their
functions are almost the same!
Security guard- cell membrane because the guard chooses who can enter
or leave the school, only those with student I.D can enter.
School perimeter- cytoplasm because it is where all the parts and
processes of the school can be found
Principal- nucleus because the principal is the person in authority inside the
school especially in terms of management and decision making.
DepEd- nucleolus because they are the ones responsible for hiring and
producing teachers like how nucleolus produces the ribosomes.
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Teachers- Ribosomes because they are the ones active in making the
students the best person that they can be.
Classrooms- Golgi Body because it is where the students are taught and
package physically, mentally, socially and spiritually.
Canteen- Mitochondria because the food served in the canteen gives
energy to the students and teachers.
Janitor/Maintenance Team-Lysosome because lie lysosome they get rid of
trashes by cleaning the school premises.
Hallways and corridor- endoplasmic reticulum because they are the
passageway that could be used to transport services, materials and processes
involve in the teaching and learning process.
Cabinets- Vacuole because it stores books, papers and other stocks needed
by the school
What’s More
ANTICIPATION-REACTION ACTIVITY
Write P if the organelle can be found in plants only, A if in animals only and B
if found in both plants and animals.
1. Cytoplasm _______________________________________
2. Rough Endoplasmic Reticulum ___________________
3. Smooth Endoplasmic Reticulum __________________
4. Ribosomes _______________________________________
5. Lysosomes _______________________________________
6. Nucleus __________________________________________
7. Nuclear Envelope _________________________________
8. DNA ______________________________________________
9. Plastids ___________________________________________
10. Vacuole __________________________________________
11. Cell wall _________________________________________
12. Mitochondria ____________________________________
13. Centriole ________________________________________
14. Cell Membrane __________________________________
15. Chloroplast ______________________________________
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Compare and contrast plant and animal cell by completing the Venn diagram below:
ORGANELLES
FOUND IN ANIMAL BOTH PLANTS ORGANELLES
AND ANIMALS
CELL ONLY FOUND IN PLANT
CELL ONLY
Direction: Relate the identified parts and function of the cell to the given parts
of the factory. Write a short justification of how their functions are related. Fill in the
table below.
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4. Power plants
5. Managers office
6. Custodial staff
7. Walls and Studs
8. Conveyor belts
9. Shipping room
10. Factory security guard
1. Cell has three basic parts namely: nucleus, cytoplasm and cell membrane.
2. The nucleus serves as the control center of the cell.
3. The cell membrane is a selectively permeable membrane composed of
phospholipid bilayer.
4. The cytoplasm is a jelly like fluid where all the organelles are suspended.
5. The organelles found in the cytoplasm are mitochondria, endoplasmic reticulum,
Golgi body, vacuoles, lysosome, cytoskeleton and its components, cell wall, plastids
and centrioles.
6. The structure and function of organelles make life possible for organisms like
plants and animals.
What I Can Do
Think of another analogy to which you can relate the parts and function of the
cell. Make sure to use an analogy that you commonly observe at home, in school or
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in your community. Illustrate and put the appropriate label inside the box below.
Answer the guide questions below:
Guide Questions:
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Assessment
Multiple Choice. Choose the letter of the best answer. Write the chosen letter on a separate
sheet of paper.
1. Its structure is basically thick and rigid layer that surrounds the plant cell and provides
support and structure.
a. Chloroplast
b. Cell wall
c. Lysosome
d. nucleus
4. This organelle serves as a primary packaging area for molecules that will be distributed
throughout the cell?
a. Mitochondrion
b. Vacuole
c. Cytoskeleton
d. Golgi body
5. What is the term for the jellylike substance that is contained inside the cell membrane?
a. DNA
b. cytoplasm
c. organelle
d. Nucleus
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6. Which organelle breaks down organelles that are no longer useful?
a. Golgi body
b. Lysosome
c. Endoplasmic reticulum
d. Mitochondrion
7. Which structure makes proteins using coded instructions that come from the nucleus?
a. Golgi body
b. Mitochondrion
c. vacuole
d. Ribosome
8. The most important feature within the structure of the cell membrane which helps it in
carrying its task is_______.
a. viscous fluid flowing around it
b. series of fibers within it
c. semi-permeable phospholipid bilayer
d. paired genetic materials within it
9. This is the primary reason why plant cell have larger vacuole than animal cell.
a. Plants have thicker cell walls
b. Plants have active storing units
c. Plants can directly make their own food
d. Plants depend on animals for food.
11. Which structure is directly responsible for the formation of proteins within the cell?
a. lysosomes
b. vacuoles
c. centrioles
d. ribosomes
12. If the cell membrane is NOT semi-permeable membrane how would it affect the whole
cell?
a. the cell will be so much healthy for the entry of nutrients
b. the cell will increase its size too much
c. the cell will be damaged by the entry of harmful substances
d. the cell will lost its receptors
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d. centrosomes
14. Which phrase best describes the property of semi or selective permeability?
a. some molecules pass
b. all ions pass
c. large molecules pass
d. all molecules pass
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Additional Activities
Direction: Read the poem below and make a 10 sentences reflection on how the
message of this poem is related to the concepts that you have learned.
Be the Best of Whatever You Are
by: Douglas Malloch
3 Points Exit
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ANTICIPATION-REACTION
1. B
2. B
3. B
4. B
5. B
6. B
7. B
8. B
9. P
10. B
11. P
12. B
13. A
14. B
15. P
ASSESSMENT Assessment
(POST-TEST) WHAT I KNOW
1. B 1. B
2. C 2. D
3. D 3. C
4. D 4. B
5. B 5. C
6. B 6. D
7. D 7. D
8. C 8. B
9. C 9. C
10. B 10. C
11. D 11. A
12. C 12. A
13. C 13. C
14. A 14. B
15. A 15. D
Answer Key
References
https://www.spectrumnews.org/news/in-cell-sequencing-reveals-genomes-natural-
geometry/amp/
https://www.slideshare.net/mobile/rajpalchoudharyjat/cell-wall-structure-and-function
https://www.vedantu.com/biology/plastids
https://www.cellsalive.com/quiz1.htm
https://amrita.olabs.edu.in/?sub=79&brch=15&sim=125&cnt=2
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