Slide 3: What is a Cell?
Definition:
- The basic unit of life; smallest structural and functional unit of an organism.
Visual:
- Include a diagram of a typical animal cell with labeled parts:
- Nucleus
- Function: Control center of the cell, contains genetic material.
- Cytoplasm
- Function: Jelly-like substance where cell components are suspended and metabolic processes occur.
- Cell Membrane
- Function: Protective barrier that regulates what enters and exits the cell.
- Nucleus
Note:
- Highlight the importance of cells as the building blocks of all living organisms.
End with a question to engage the audience:
- “What do you think is the most important function of a cell?”
1 answer