Biology Final (fall) Exam

Question 1

what are the three parts of the cell theory?

Answer 1

all living things are composed of cells
cells are the basic units of structure and function in all living things
all cells come from pre-existing cells

Question 2

how would you be able to recognize a prokaryote cell under a microscope?

Answer 2

a prokaryote cell does not have a nucleus (no organelles)

Question 3

what cells enclose their dna in a nucleus?

Answer 3

eukaryotes

Question 4

what does the nucleus do?

Answer 4

contains and stores dna info in a eukaryotic cell