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Human cheek cells are often regarded as typical animal cells because they contain parts such as the cell membrane, the nucleus and the cytoplasm. However they may look very different from Muscle cells or nerve cells

Examine the photo on the right:

This photo shows a human cheek cell which has been magnified about 400 times

The nucleus is clearly visible. It has been stained with Methylene Blue dye

You can also see the cell membrane

Examine the diagram on the right:

The Cytoplasm is the jelly like material which makes up the cell

The Nucleus controls the activities of the cell and is responsible for reproduction.

The cell may contain small Vacuoles which contain food.

The Cell Membrane protects the cell and allows food to pass into the cell