Bio 30 Cell Question Paper
Bio 30
Cell Questions
Question Sheet
McDougal Littell Biology Textbook – Page 70
3.1 Cell Theory
1. Explain the three major principles of cell theory in your own words.
2. What characteristics are shared by most cells?
3. How did improvements in the microscope help scientists form the cell theory?
4. How do prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells differ?
5. Today, scientists can study human cell grown in petri dishes. Explain how this technique builds
on the work of early scientists.
6. In what way are cells similar to atoms?
7. Suppose a certain poison kills human cells by blocking pores in the nuclear membrane. Explain
why it would or would not kill bacteria.
3.2 Cell Organelles:
8. What are the differences between …show more content…
Would it be accurate to say that a chloroplast makes energy for a plant cell? Explain your
answer.
13. What are the functions of the cytoskeleton?
14. Describe the structure of the nucleus.
15. Explain the structure and function of the mitochondria.
16. What function does the cell wall perform in a plant?
17. What similarities do mitochondria and chloroplasts share?
18. Describe how the endoplasmic reticulum, mitochondrion and Golgi apparatus are structurally
similar.
19. Medicine, alcohol and many drugs are detoxified in liver cells. Why do you think the liver cells of
some people who abuse alcohol and drugs have an increased amount of smooth ER?
3.3. Cell Membrane:
20. Describe a semi-permeable membrane with which you are already familiar.
21. How do intracellular receptors differ from membrane receptors?
22. Why do phospholipids form a double layer?
23. Explain how membrane receptors transmit messages across the cell membrane.
24. Describe the similarities between enzymes and receptors.
25. If proteins were rigid, why would they make poor receptors?
26. Insulin helps cells take up sugar from the blood. Explain the effect on blood sugar levels
Cell Questions
Question Sheet
McDougal Littell Biology Textbook – Page 70
3.1 Cell Theory
1. Explain the three major principles of cell theory in your own words.
2. What characteristics are shared by most cells?
3. How did improvements in the microscope help scientists form the cell theory?
4. How do prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells differ?
5. Today, scientists can study human cell grown in petri dishes. Explain how this technique builds
on the work of early scientists.
6. In what way are cells similar to atoms?
7. Suppose a certain poison kills human cells by blocking pores in the nuclear membrane. Explain
why it would or would not kill bacteria.
3.2 Cell Organelles:
8. What are the differences between …show more content…
Would it be accurate to say that a chloroplast makes energy for a plant cell? Explain your
answer.
13. What are the functions of the cytoskeleton?
14. Describe the structure of the nucleus.
15. Explain the structure and function of the mitochondria.
16. What function does the cell wall perform in a plant?
17. What similarities do mitochondria and chloroplasts share?
18. Describe how the endoplasmic reticulum, mitochondrion and Golgi apparatus are structurally
similar.
19. Medicine, alcohol and many drugs are detoxified in liver cells. Why do you think the liver cells of
some people who abuse alcohol and drugs have an increased amount of smooth ER?
3.3. Cell Membrane:
20. Describe a semi-permeable membrane with which you are already familiar.
21. How do intracellular receptors differ from membrane receptors?
22. Why do phospholipids form a double layer?
23. Explain how membrane receptors transmit messages across the cell membrane.
24. Describe the similarities between enzymes and receptors.
25. If proteins were rigid, why would they make poor receptors?
26. Insulin helps cells take up sugar from the blood. Explain the effect on blood sugar levels