Cell Structure

• The structure of a cell organelle is suited to the function carried out by that organelle.
  • Division of labor within a cell is essential to the overall successful function of the cell.
• Similarities and differences in plants and animals are evident at the cellular level.
  • Plant and animal cells contain some of the same organelles and some that differ.
  
  • distinguish among the following: cell membrane, cytoplasm, nucleus, cell wall, vacuole, mitochondrion, endoplasmic reticulum, and chloroplast.
  • Using images from a light microscope, identify plant and animal cells.

Cell Theory

• Cell theory includes the following components:
  • all living things are composed of cells;
  • cells are the smallest unit (structure) of living things that can perform the processes (functions) necessary for life;
  • living cells come only from other living cells.
  • know the three components of the cell theory
• The development of cell theory can be attributed to the major discoveries of many notable scientists.
  • The development of cell theory has been dependent upon improvements in the microscope technologies and microscopic techniques throughout the last four centuries.
  • Continuing advances in microscopes and instrumentation have increased the understanding of cell organelles and their functions. Many of these organelles can now be observed with a microscope (light, electron).

Cell Cycle

• Cells go through a life cycle known as the cell cycle.
  • The phases of the cell cycle are interphase, mitosis, and cytokinesis.
• know the steps in the cell cycle, including the phases of mitosis









• The purpose of mitosis is to produce new cells for growth and repair that are identical to the parent cell.
• The purpose of meiosis is to produce reproductive (sex) cells that carry half the genetic material of the parent.
• Know the purpose of and difference between mitosis and of meiosis.