2. Chapter 7 Cellular Structure and Function
Section 1: Cell Discovery and Theory
Section 2: The Plasma Membrane
Section 3: Structures and Organelles
Section 4: Cellular Transport

3. If you wanted to see a three-dimensional
Chapter 7
Cellular Structure and Function
Chapter Diagnostic Questions
If you wanted to see a three-dimensional
image of DNA from a live specimen, which
type of microscope would you use?
scanning electron microscope
transmission electron microscope
scanning tunneling microscope
simple light microscope A B C D
CDQ 1

4. Which is not a part of the cell theory?
Chapter 7
Cellular Structure and Function
Chapter Diagnostic Questions
Which is not a part of the cell theory?
Cells are the basic unit of structure and organization of all living things.
All living things are composed of one or more cells.
Cells arise only from previously existing cells.
Cells are produced spontaneously as an organism grows. A B C D
CDQ 2

5. Which cell organelles are directly involved with
Chapter 7
Cellular Structure and Function
Chapter Diagnostic Questions
Which cell organelles are directly involved with
the production of proteins?
ribosomes, endoplasmic reticulum, nucleus
cell membrane, lysosome, Golgi apparatus
nucleus, centriole, vacuole
endoplasmic reticulum, cilia, mitochondrion A B C D
CDQ 3

6. Cell Unit Question #2 “How do the structures of organisms enable life’s functions?”

7. Levels of organization in a living organism
Chemical
Cellular
Tissue
Organ
Organ System
Organism

8. Key theme in Biology - the relationship between structure and function, which points to a designer that created each structure for a specific purpose.
Card Sort Activity –
Sort cards into groups based on the level of organization.
Fill in chart matching the structures to the proper functions.

9. The Cell: The Basic Unit of Life
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Cellular Structure and Function
7.1 Cell Discovery and Theory
The Cell: The Basic Unit of Life
All organisms are composed of one or more cells.
The cell is the basic unit of structure and organization of organisms.
All cells come from preexisting cells.

10. Magnifies images up to 1,000 times the actual size
Chapter 7
Cellular Structure and Function
7.1 Cell Discovery and Theory
Light Microscopes
Utilizes a series of glass lenses and visible light to magnify an image
Magnifies images up to 1,000 times the actual size

11. Utilizes magnets to aim a beam of electrons at a cell to produce
Chapter 7
Cellular Structure and Function
7.1 Cell Discovery and Theory
Electron Microscopes
Utilizes magnets to aim a beam of electrons at
a cell to produce
an image
Magnifies images up to 500,000 times the actual size
9560x
Microscopy Links

12. Contains a plasma membrane
Chapter 7
Cellular Structure and Function
7.1 Cell Discovery and Theory
Prokaryotic Cell
Simple structure
Contains a plasma membrane
Does not contain membrane-bound organelles
11,000x

13. More complex structure
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Cellular Structure and Function
7.1 Cell Discovery and Theory
Eukaryotic Cell
More complex structure
400x
Contains a plasma membrane
Contains membrane-bound organelles

14. What feature of eukaryotic cells has enabled
Chapter 7
Cellular Structure and Function
7.1 Formative Questions
What feature of eukaryotic cells has enabled
them to develop more specific functions than
prokaryotic cells?
nucleus
organelles
genetic material (DNA)
larger cell size A B C D
FQ 4

15. Which term describes the function of proteins
Chapter 7
Cellular Structure and Function
7.2 Formative Questions
Which term describes the function of proteins
found on the outer surface of the plasma
membrane?
identifiers
receptors
supporters
transporters A B C D
FQ 5