Basic Cell Structure and Function
1. Define the
common
traits of
prokaryotic
cells
2. Define the common traits of all eukaryotic cells.
3. Compare and contrast the characteristics of:
a. Plant cells
b. Animal cells
4. Identify the functions of the following cellular organelles and structures.
• Does the organelle have a specific location within the cytoplasm? If so, where is it found?
• Is the organelle specifically associated with particular cell types? If so, what types?
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b. Ribosomes
c. Endoplasmic Reticulum
d. Nucleus
e. Chloroplasts
f. Mitochondria
g. Vacuoles
h. Cytoplasm
i.
Centrioles
j. Cytoskeleton
k. Flagella
l. Cilia
m. Cell Membrane
n. Cell Wall
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6. Identify the labeled organelles and structures in the animal and plant cell models below:
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7. In addition to those listed above, what are other characteristics that might influence a cell’s function?