General Biology 1: Understanding The Basic Unit of Life
General Biology 1: Understanding The Basic Unit of Life
General Biology 1
Module 4
Understanding the Basic
Unit of life
General Biology I
Self-Learning Module (SLM)
Module 4: Understanding the Basic Unit of life
First Edition, 2020
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General Biology 1
Module 4
Understanding the Basic
Unit of life
Introductory Message
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Welcome to the General Biology 1 Self Learning Module (SLM) on Classifying Different
Cell Types (of plant/animal tissues) and Specify the Functions of each.
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What I Need to Know
Hello! How are you? Did you know that some organisms are microscopic yet
still successful to survive for millions of years? Some organisms are made up of only
one cell and these are known as unicellular organisms. Other bigger organisms are
so complex that they are made up of many different types of cells; they are known as
multicellular organisms such as snake and coconut tree. Animal and Plant cells
have many organelles in common but some organelles also have features that
different in both. At the same time cells of the same kind group together to form
tissue that perform specific function in the body of an organism. These are the
contents of this module.
Classify different cell types (of plant/animal tissue) and specify the
functions of each (STEM_BIO 11/12-Ia-c-4).
1. classify different cell types (of plant/animal tissue) and specify the
functions of each;
2. make a concept map that shows the different plant and animal cells and
tissues; and
3. relate cell and tissue functions for the organism’s over-all functions.
What I Know
Directions: Select the letter of the best answer. Write your answer on a separate
sheet of paper.
1. Which of the following tissues are specialized for the covering or lining of all
internal and external body surface?
A. Nerve tissue
B. Muscle tissue
C. Epithelial tissue
D. Connective tissue
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3. Which of the following is a correct list of structures found in both plant and
animal cells?
A. Mitochondria, vacuole, nucleus, cell membrane, centriole
B. Mitochondria, vacuole, nucleus, cell membrane, cytoplasm
C. Mitochondria, vacuole, nucleus, cell membrane, cell wall, chloroplast
D. Mitochondria, vacuole, nucleus, cell membrane, cytoplasm, cell wall,
chloroplast
5. What cell organelle is present in plant cell that distinguishes from an animal
cell?
A. Nucleus
B. Cell wall
C. Mitochondria
D. Cell membrane
6. Which of the following cells have uneven cell wall, elongated and can stretch
to provide mechanical support to elongating parts of the plant?
A. Collenchyma
B. Cork
C. Parenchyma
D. Sclerenchyma
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9. Which of the following cell can centrioles be observed when viewed using the
electron microscope?
A. Leaf cells
B. Liver cells
C. Onion cells
D. Parenchyma cells
11. Is it true that (I) Xylem is responsible for the transport of water and dissolve
substances while (II) phloem is responsible for the transport of organic
substances such as carbohydrates?
A. I only
B. II only
C. Both I and II
D. Neither I nor II
14. How can the tissue of voluntary muscle differ from involuntary muscle?
A. Involuntary muscle was under our conscious control while voluntary
muscle is not.
B. Voluntary muscle is made up of smooth muscle while involuntary
muscle is made up of long fiber muscle.
C. Voluntary muscle include the muscle of our arms while involuntary
muscle includes the muscle of the digestive tract.
D. Involuntary muscle is most commonly attached to the bones while
voluntary muscle is found in our internal organs.
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15. Why an apical meristem tissue is important in plant growth and
development? It is responsible for the
A. food production in plants.
B. increase in with or diameter of roots
C. increase in length of stem and roots.
D. transport of minerals throughout the plant.
What’s In
In the previous lessons you have learned that cells can be classified as
prokaryotes and eukaryotes. Can you still cite the difference between prokaryotic
and eukaryotic cell?
Directions: Put check on if the following organelles can be found in eukaryotic or
prokaryotic cells.
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What’s New
This time look at the images below of a plant and animal cells. List any
differences you see between the two images.
Directions. List down the structures of the cell of the plant and animal in the cell
structure column. Put a check (/) mark in the column where each of these
structures are found and (x) if not. Write your answer on a separate sheet of
paper.
What is It
Based on the activity you have done, which organelles are present in both
plants and animals? Which organelles are found in plant only? In animal only?
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This time you will learn the different cell types of plants and animals together
with their specific functions they performed. The cells of living things are different.
Most cells are specialized to performed one specific function. Groups of cells
performing special life functions are called tissues.
1. Blood cells – red, white blood cells and platelets floating in liquid plasma
2. Nerve cells – also called neuron .Cells with fiber which conduct impulses. It
consist of a cell body, axon and dendrites.
3. Skeletal muscle cells – also called striated muscle cells because of their striped
appearance when viewed under a compound microscope.
4. Ova or egg cells sex cells – Female sex cells produced by the ovaries.
5. Sperm cells –Male sex cells produced by the testes.
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2. Connective tissues hold parts of the body together, such as bones. The long
tough fiber that hold bones onto other bones are called ligaments, forming
joints, while the tissues which hold muscle to bone are called tendons.
Cartilage is another type of connective tissue, which has widely spaced cells.
Blood is regarded as specialized form of connective tissue because it originates
in the bones and has some fibers. Blood is compose of red blood cells, white
blood cells and platelets.
b. Voluntary muscle – made up of long fibers and they move our bones.
It is striated in appearance. We can control them at will. Example. We
can raise our legs if we wish. This type of muscle is called skeletal
muscle, since they are attached to the bones.
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Figure 5. Types of
muscle cells
4. Nerve tissues it carry electrical and chemical signals and impulses from the
brain and central nervous system to the periphery, and vice versa. This tissues
are made up of specialized cells called neurons. Brain, spinal cord and nerves
are all composed of nerve tissue.
Types of neurons
1. Motor neurons/efferent
a. Accept nerve impulses from the Central Nervous System
b. Transmit them to muscles or glands
2. Sensory Neurons/ afferent
a. Accept impulse from sensory receptors
b. Transmit them to CNS
3. Interneurons/association
a. Convey nerve impulse between various parts of the CNS
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Plant Tissues
1. Meristematic tissues are tissues responsible for the production of new cells.
It is compose of immature cells and regions of active in cell division. It have
small, thin cell walls and rich in cytoplasm. Found in the growing tips of roots
and stems.
2. Permanent tissues. These are composed of mature and differentiated cells.
Cells of this tissue have lost their ability to divide and they have specialized
structure to perform specific functions. These are
derived from meristematic tissues.
Kinds of Meristems
1. Simple permanent tissue – consist of only one type of cells ( eg. Parenchyma)
2. Complex permanent – consist of more than one type of cells ( eg. Xylem and
phloem)
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4. Sclerenchyma. Also an internal tissue consist of thick-walled, dead cells . The
cells have uniformly thick heavily lignified secondary walls. They function
mainly for support. Plant fibers are sclerenchyma cells. Found also in stone
cells of chico fruit and in seed coat of coconut shells.
Vascular tissues
What’s More
Directions: Determine what type of cells/tissues the following organs or part are
made of. Write your answer on separate paper.
A. C.
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B. D.
Directions: Copy the diagram bellow. Continue the diagram by filing with sub idea
to complete the concept map.
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Plants Animals
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What I Can Do
Direction: Fill up the boxes with correct answer based on the statement stated bellow.
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((8)
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Across
1. Functions mainly for support in plant
2. It serves as the protective outer covering of leaves, young roots and young
stems.
3. A tissue that is Responsible for the production of new cells in plant
4. Found in the fleshy parts of fruits and the softer parts of roots, stem and
leaves.
5. A tissue that forms lining of various cavities and tubes in the body.
Down
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Assessment
Directions: Select the letter of the Best answer. Write your answer on a separate
sheet of paper.
1. Which organelle can be found in plant cell but not in animal cell?
A. Ribosomes
B. Chloroplast
C. Mitochondria
D. Smooth endoplasmic reticulum
2. Which of the following tissue provide support and strength to the plant?
A. Parenchyma
B. Xylem tissue
C. Collenchyma
D. Sclerenchyma
3. In which of the following cells can the centrioles be observed when viewed
using the electron microscope?
A. Root cells
B. Skin cells
C. Stem cells
D. Parenchyma cells
4. Which of the following tissue specialized for the covering or lining of all
internal and external body surface?
A. Nerve tissue
B. Muscle tissue
C. Epithelial tissue
D. Connective tissue
6. The tip of stem and roots continue to grow and increase in length. What
plant cell does this region have?
A. Collenchyma
B. Cork
C. Parenchyma
D. Sclerenchyma
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7. Which of the following describe the functions of connective tissues?
A. It holds parts of the body together.
B. It is responsible for movement in animals.
C. It specialized for covering all internal body organs.
D. It is responsible for receiving and transmitting information in the
body.
11. Collenchyma cell are structurally similar to parenchyma cells, EXCEPT that
A. It consist of single layer of living cell
B. It consist of living cell with thin cell wall
C. Collenchyma cell wall are irregularly and compactly arranged
D. The cell have uniformly thick heavily lignified secondary walls
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14. Under a microscope, a student observe a specimen containing cell wall,
nucleus and chloroplasts. Which of the following conclusions applicable to a
certain organism?
A. Bacteria
B. Leech
C. Moss
D. Mushroom
Additional Activities
This time, search in the internet, books and other references about the
images of other cells not mentioned in this module.
Directions. Draw and label the parts of at least 5 types of animal cells. Example
bone cells, blood cells, etc.
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Cell organelles Prokaryotes Eukaryotes
Nucleus /
Membrane-bound organelles /
Cellulose in cell wall /
Undergo binary fission /
Undergo mitosis /
Ribosomes /
Flagella / /
Unicellular / /
Multicellular /
Mitochondria /
What’s In
Assessment
What I Know
1. B
1. C
2. D
2. C
3. B
3. B
4. C
4. D
5. D
5. B
6. C
6. A
7. A
7. A
8. C
8. B
9. D
9. B
10. D
10. A
11. C
11. C
12. B
12. B
13. B
13. C
14. C
14. B
15. B 15. C
Answer Key
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What’s more.
Cell Structure Plant Only Animal Only Plant and Animal
Cell wall / X
Cell membrane /
Ribosomes /
Nucleus /
Mitochondria /
Chloroplast / X /
Centrioles X /
Vacuoles /
Golgi apparatus /
Endoplasmic /
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cytoskeleton /
What’s New – Activity 1
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