Biology Study guide
Cell Structure and Function
Study Guide A
Key Concept
Cells are the basic unit of life.
Vocabulary
Main Idea: Early studies led to the development of the cell theory.
Match each scientist in the table with the statement listed below that describes what he did to help develop the cell theory. a. concluded that animals and, in fact, all living things are made of cells. b. was the first to identify cells and name them. c. proposed that all cells come from other cells. d. concluded that plants are made of cells. e. observed live cells and observed greater detail.
Study Guide A continued
Circle the word that best completes the statement about cell theory. 6. The cell theory states that: i. All organisms are made of organelles / cells. ii. All existing cells are produced by other living / dead cells. iii. The atom / cell is the most basic unit of life. 7. Cell theory is one of the great unifying theories of biology / chemistry.
Main idea: Prokaryotic cells lack a nucleus and most internal structures of eukaryotic cells. 8. For each of the following cell characteristics, place a check mark in the appropriate box or boxes to indicate whether it is a characteristic of eukaryotic cells, prokaryotic cells, or both.
Vocabulary Check
Fill in the blank with the word or phrase that best completes the sentence. 9. The jellylike substance that contains dissolved molecular building blocks and, in some types of cells, organelles, is called cytoplasm_________________.
10. Prokaryotic _________________ cells have no nucleus.
Section 2: Cell Organelles
Study Guide A
Key Concept
Eukaryotic cells share many similarities.
Vocabulary
Main Idea: Cells have an internal structure. 1. Which of the following is not a function of the cell membrane?
a. It supports and shapes the cell.
b. It assists in cell division.
c. It positions organelles.
d. It provides energy to the cell.
MAIN IDEA: Several organelles are involved in making and
Study Guide A
Key Concept
Cells are the basic unit of life.
Vocabulary
Main Idea: Early studies led to the development of the cell theory.
Match each scientist in the table with the statement listed below that describes what he did to help develop the cell theory. a. concluded that animals and, in fact, all living things are made of cells. b. was the first to identify cells and name them. c. proposed that all cells come from other cells. d. concluded that plants are made of cells. e. observed live cells and observed greater detail.
Study Guide A continued
Circle the word that best completes the statement about cell theory. 6. The cell theory states that: i. All organisms are made of organelles / cells. ii. All existing cells are produced by other living / dead cells. iii. The atom / cell is the most basic unit of life. 7. Cell theory is one of the great unifying theories of biology / chemistry.
Main idea: Prokaryotic cells lack a nucleus and most internal structures of eukaryotic cells. 8. For each of the following cell characteristics, place a check mark in the appropriate box or boxes to indicate whether it is a characteristic of eukaryotic cells, prokaryotic cells, or both.
Vocabulary Check
Fill in the blank with the word or phrase that best completes the sentence. 9. The jellylike substance that contains dissolved molecular building blocks and, in some types of cells, organelles, is called cytoplasm_________________.
10. Prokaryotic _________________ cells have no nucleus.
Section 2: Cell Organelles
Study Guide A
Key Concept
Eukaryotic cells share many similarities.
Vocabulary
Main Idea: Cells have an internal structure. 1. Which of the following is not a function of the cell membrane?
a. It supports and shapes the cell.
b. It assists in cell division.
c. It positions organelles.
d. It provides energy to the cell.
MAIN IDEA: Several organelles are involved in making and