Final: Cell Tour

Question 1

What is Cell Theory? 3 Tenets?

Answer 1

• Cell theory is the theroy of common descent states that all organisms descended from a universal common ancestor
• 1. cells are a fundamental unit of life
• 2. all organisms are composed of cells
• 3. all cells come from pre-existing cells

Question 2

How can you identify prokaryotic cells?

Answer 2

don’t have organelles
pill shaped
spikey

Question 3

How can you identify eukaryotic cells?

Answer 3

Circle
bigger
organelles
bumpy but smooth circle

Question 4

What are the major parts of cells that we have discovered?

Answer 4

Bacteria Cell: Nucleoid-region within cytoplasm of prok cell occupied by the DNA

Animal Cell: Membrane bound organelles; eu cells

Plant Cells: Chloroplasts; cell wall; vacuole (fills and pushes against cell wall to give turgor pressure)