Structure and Function of the Cell

Study Questions

1.         What are the three parts of the Cell Theory?

2.         Briefly trace the development of the Cell Theory?

3.         What factor most limits the size of cells?

4.         Give two examples of how cells shapes suit their function?

5.         What is an organelle?

6.         How can you tell if a unicellular organism is a prokaryote or eukaryote?

7.         Name the main components of a eukaryotic cell?

8.         Distinguish between the nucleus and nucleolus.

9.         What structural feature do cilia and flagella have in common?

10.       Plant cells have a cell wall while animals do not. Why is that so?

11.       What is a tissue?

12.       What is the difference between and organ and an organ system?

13.       List the basic organ systems of plants and of animals.

14.       Compare cell membranes to cell walls?

15.       What is the difference between a gel and a sol?

16.       Explain the meaning of the terms cytoplasm, cytosol, and cytoskelton.

17.       Which of these are found in prokaryotes? Nucleus, cell membrane, organelles.

18.       Describe the basic structure and function of the cell membrane.

19.       Where are ribosomes produced?

20.       Compare the function of the smooth and the rough endoplasmic reticulum.

21.       What is the function of the Golgi apparatus?

22.       What is the purpose of the mitochondria?

23.       Why is the mitochondria filled with cristae?

24.       What is the purpose of the ribosome?

25.       Lysosomes are filled with enzymes that digest other compounds. Why are they in the cell?

26.       Explain why the cell membrane is said to be selectively permeable.

27.       Explain how ribosomes, the endoplasmic reticulum, and the Golgi apparatus function together in cells.

28.       What is the function of the cell wall in plants?

29.       What are the two purposes of vacuoles in plants?

30.       What are two functions of plastids in plants?

31.       What is a chloroplast?

32.       Describe the relationship between tissues, organs, organ systems, and organisms.