CC 103 – Biochemistry for MLS
College of Liberal Arts, Sciences and Education
Prepared by: Prof. Dennis M. Dimaranan
NAME: VEA ANN A. CANTOLLAS COURSE& SECTION: BSMT 2B
LEARNING TASK 2
MAKING VENN DIAGRAM
Learning Outcomes:
This activity should be able to:
1. Identify the differences between animal cell and plant cell, and between prokaryotic cell and
eukaryotic cells
Instruction:
Study closely Figures 1 and 2. These are diagrammatic representations of plant and animal cells and
their parts. Using the information you have gathered from Figures 1 and 2, construct a Venn diagram of
plant and animal cells. Label the overlapping and non—overlapping areas. A Venn Diagram shows
relationships between and among sets or groups of objects that have something in common. It uses
two circles that overlap with one another. The common things are found in the overlapping area, while
the differences are in the non-overlapping areas.
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CC 103 – Biochemistry for MLS
College of Liberal Arts, Sciences and Education
Prepared by: Prof. Dennis M. Dimaranan
Plant Cell Animal Cell
Plasma membrane
Golgi body
Mitochondrion
Cytoplasm
Lysosome
Cell wall
Ribosome Centrioles
Chloroplast Smooth Endoplasmic
Reticulum
Rough Endoplasmic
Reticulum
Vacuole
Nucleus
Questions
1. Compare the shape of a plant cell with that of an animal cell.
Plant cells have definite, rectangular shapes and has two linings because the plant cell has a cell wall
while animal cells are typically spherical and variable in shape.
2. Which cell parts are found in both cells?
The cell parts that are found in both cells are Plasma membrane, Golgi body, Mitochondrion, Cytoplasm,
Lysosome, Ribosome, Smooth Endoplasmic Reticulum, Rough Endoplasmic Reticulum, Vacuole, and Nucleus.
3. Which are present only in animal cells?
Centrioles.
4. Which are present only in plant cells?
Cell wall and Chloroplast.
5. Based on your observations and study of plant and animal cells, cite differences and similarities
between them.
The similarities of the plant cell and animal cell upon observation in the given figures is that both cells
possess parts such as Plasma membrane, Golgi body, Mitochondrion, Cytoplasm, Lysosome, Ribosome,
Smooth Endoplasmic Reticulum, Rough Endoplasmic Reticulum, Vacuole, and Nucleus. While the differences is
that only the plant cell has cell wall and chloroplast, on the other hand in the animal cell it has centrioles which
the plant cell doesn’t possess.
6. The plasma membrane surrounds the whole of the cell. It separates what is inside the cell from outside
it. It also controls substances that go into and out of the cell. What do you think will happen to the cell
if the plasma membrane does not function properly?
The plasma membrane serves as a mechanical barrier that prevents the cell from exchanging materials
with its surroundings through osmosis or diffusion if it ruptures or breaks down. Therefore, the loss of
this barrier function may result in disturbed cellular homeostasis and cell death.
7. The cell wall is made of stiff material that forms the outermost part of plant cells. What is the purpose
of this organelle?
It acts as the initial line of defense when the plant comes into contact with pathogens and provides a
structural foundation to assist plant growth.
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CC 103 – Biochemistry for MLS
College of Liberal Arts, Sciences and Education
Prepared by: Prof. Dennis M. Dimaranan
8. Look at Fig. 1 again. Why are there several chloroplasts in the plant cell?
In enhancing photosynthesis, a plant cell needs several chloroplasts. This are responsible for capturing
light in a plant cell and facilitating photosynthesis. Numerous them in the plant cell guarantees that
more light energy is employed to produce sugars, maximizing the production of the plant.
9. How would vacuoles in plants serve as defense against animals that eat them?
Poisonous chemicals are found in vacuoles, which act as a defense against animals.
10. What will happen if the cell has no mitochondrion?
The term "power house" of the cell refers to the mitochondria, which are organelles that contain
numerous oxidative enzymes that oxidize food and produce energy in the form of ATP. Without
mitochondria, oxidation of food does not occur, and the cell may thus perish.
Rubrics:
Criteria Score
3 2 1
Venn diagram clearly compares and contrasts two figures or concepts
Venn diagram includes a list of characteristics for the first figure or concept
Venn diagram includes a list of characteristics for the second figure or concept
Venn diagram shows characteristics common to both figures or concepts
Venn diagram shows characteristics unique to both events or concepts
Venn diagram is neat and presentable
written summary provides a reasonable interpretation of the diagram
written summary compares and contrasts the figures or concepts
Rating Scales
1 - Did not meet criterion
2 - Met criterion adequately
3 - Exceeded criterion in terms or accuracy, completeness, thoughtfulness, or attention
References:
Chua, J.M.T (2022). Biological chemistry. Lorimar Publishing House Inc.
Holmes, R G (2017). Cell biology 1st Edition. John Willey & Son Publishing House.
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