Introduction
Cell biology is the study of cell structure and function, and it revolves around the concept that the cell is the fundamental unit of life. Focusing on the cell permits a detailed understanding of the tissues and organisms that cells compose. Some organisms have only one cell, while others are organized into cooperative groups with huge numbers of cells. On the whole, cell biology focuses on the structure and function of a cell, from the most general properties shared by all cells, to the unique, highly intricate functions particular to specialized cells.
The starting point for this discipline might be considered the 1830s. Though scientists had been using microscopes for centuries, they were not always sure what they were looking at. Robert Hooke's initial observation in 1665 of plant-cell walls in slices of cork was followed shortly by Antonie van Leeuwenhoek's first descriptions of live cells with visibly moving parts. In the 1830s two scientists who were colleagues — Schleiden, looking at plant cells, and Schwann, looking first at animal cells — provided the first clearly stated definition of the cell. Their definition stated that that all living creatures, both simple and complex, are made out of one or more cells, and the cell is the structural and functional unit of life — a concept that became known as cell theory.
In order for us to be able to completely understand cell biology, this webquest will enable the students to learn a lot about the fundamentals of cell biology.
Throughout this webquest, the students will be able to define the relationship between molecular structure and it's functions, the dynamic character of cellular organelles and the mechanism that regulates cellular activities.
Task
In order to finish this webquest, here are some task that you needed to accomplish:
A. Create a synthesis paper consisting of not more than 1000 words. The link is provided for you to serve as your reading material or reference. Be straight to the point in expressing your thoughts and ideas.
B. Make a diagram and compare and contrast the structure of plant cell and animal cell.
C. Draw and label the different molecular structure of the cell and state its important functions.
D. Create a PowerPoint Presentation that discuss about the mechanism that regulate cellular activities.
Through this task, you will be able to understand and explore the world of Cell Biology.
Process
A. Answer the question in order for you to create a synthesis paper that consist of not more than 1000 words. The link will be your reading material but you can still make use of other references. Do not forget to cite your sources at the end of your synthesis paper. Plagiarism is strictly prohibited.
1. What are the molecular structure of the cells and it's function? Explain and define their function and their importance.
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK217812/
2. Make a diagram and compare and contrast the structure of plant cell and animal cell. Use the link below for your reference.
3. What are the different cell organelles and its function?
https://www.khanacademy.org/test-prep/mcat/cells/eukaryotic-cells/a/organelles-article
4. Create a PowerPoint Presentation that discuss about the mechanism that regulate cellular activities. The presentation must only be composed of 15 slides including your introduction. You can search on any sites for your references. Cite you sources at the end of your slides.
Criteria for the Synthesis Paper:
Quality of Writing- 50%
Grammar, Usage and Mechanics- 30%
Impact- 20%
Total of 100%
Conclusion
Overall, we already learned the importance of Cell Biology to us. Through this webquest, it enables the students to have a deeper knowledge and understanding about the concept of cell biology. Though this might take a lot of time to fully understand the full idea of Cell Biology since it is a broad topic, it is still a great help in starting to analyze the amazing world and fundamentals of Cell Biology. Through this, the students will be more aware and acquainted with the idea that the cell is the basic component of life whether it is big or small being.