Chapter 3: Cell Structure Study Guide

Cell Features

1. What are the three components of the Cell Theory?
2. Why is the surface area to volume ratio so important to a cell?
3. Why can’t a cell continue to grow larger and larger (has to do with SA:V ratio)?
4. What are the two main differences between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells?
5. Give an example of a prokaryotic cell?
6. Give an example of a eukaryotic cell?
7. What is the function of the cytoskeleton and the cell membrane?
8. What is the cell membrane made of (what basic unit)?
9. What does the term semi-permeable mean?
   
    

    Be able to describe the function of each organelle and what it looks like in a basic diagram. 

1. Nucleus
2. Ribosomes
3. Mitochondria
4. Chloroplast
5. Vacuole
6. Endoplasmic Reticulum (smooth and rough)                            
    

    What are three unique features found in plant cells?