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A Tour of the Cell

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The differences between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells are explained and the parts of each are highlighted. Discover the major organelles found in an animal cell and each of their functions. Paul Andersen does an excellent job once again with his Smart Board presentation.

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adenosine triphosphate, cell membranes, cells, eukaryotic cells, dna, deoxyribonucleic acid, achaea, bacteria, lysosomes, mitochondrion, organelles, protein, ribosomes, the nucleolus, the nucleus, vacuole

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cytoskeleton, scanning electron microscope, fluorescent optical microscope, prokaryotic cells, eukaryotic cells, bacteria, archaea, ribosomes, dna, organelles, cell membrane, nucleolus, nucleus, messenger rna, transfer rna, proteins, vesicle, rough and smooth endoplasmic reticulum, golgi body, smooth er, mitochondria, vacuole, cytosol, lysosome, centriole, binary fission, science
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Grade
7th - 12th
Subjects
Science
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Resource Type
Instructional Videos
Media Length
14:17
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