Experiment 1: Cell Structure and Function Submit Assignment

Experiment 1: Cell Structure and Function

The structure of a cell dictates the majority of its function. You will view a selection of slides that exhibit unique structures that contribute to tissues function.

Materials:

Onion (allium) Root Digital Slide Images

Procedure

1. Examine the onion root tip digital slide images on the following pages. Then, respond to the Post-Lab Questions.

Onion Root Tip: 100X

Onion Root Tip: 100X. Each dark circle indicates a different nucleus.

Onion Root Tip: 1000X

Onion Root Tip: 1000X

Onion Root Tip: 1000X

Post-Lab Questions

1.  Label each of the arrows in the following slide images:

2.  What is the difference between the rough and smooth endoplasmic reticulum?

3.  Would an animal cell be able to survive without a mitochondria? Why or why not?

4.  What is the function of a lysosome?