Unit 2 - Cell Structure and Function

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Name the three parts to the Cell Theory.

Describe the role of the following scientists in the development of the Cell Theory:  Janssen, Leeuwenhoek, Hooke, Schwann, Schleiden, Virchow


Describe the characteristics and features of prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells.

Describe the location and function of the following cell parts: nucleolus, nucleus, ribosome, vesicles, rough ER, golgi body, cytoskeleton, smooth ER, mitochondria, vacuole, cytosol, lysosome, and centrioles.

Compare and contrast animal cells and plant cells.




Define and give examples of the following terms: diffusion, osmosis

Compare and contrast passive and active transport.

Define phagocytosis and pinocytosis.

Describe the following cellular conditions and identify what will happen to cells in each environment: Isotonic, Hypertonic, Hypotonic