Cell and Cell Structure (CH.5)

Question 1

List the 3 major components of the modern cell theory:

Answer 1

1) All living things are made up of cells
2) Cells are the functional unit of life
3) All cells come from preexisting cells

Question 2

How are multicellular organisms organized?

Answer 2

Tissues
Organs
Organ Systems

Question 3

What are the 3 important characteristics of cells?

Answer 3

1) All cells have a membrane to separate them from the outside world –> the plasma membrane
2) Cells have hereditary information (DNA) that can be copied and passed on to daughter cells
3) Cells have metabolism and can perform chemical reactions using enzymes.

Question 4

What are two types of cells?

Answer 4

Prokaryotes

Eukaryotes

Question 5

What are prokaryotes and what are some examples of them?

Answer 5

Bacteria and Archea. Pro. cells have no true nucleus

Question 6

What are eukaryotes and what are some examples of them?

Answer 6

Protists, Fungi, and Animals. They contain a true nucleus