UNIVERSITY OFTHEPEOPLE
B|OL 1121
Unit 3 Study Guide
Directions Use this study guide to help guide you while do the assigned reading and learning activities in the unit. You should be able to answer all the questions once you have completed the module You do not have to submit this document.
1. Outline the basic techniques for studying cells (microscopy)
2. Give a summary of cell theory and the role of cells in organisms.
3. Describe the structure of the eukaryotic and prokaryotic cell and give examples of related
organisms.
4. Compare and contrast properties of eukaryotic and prokaryotic cells.
5. Explain the functions of components of the cell (organelles and cytoskeleton).
6. Compare and contrast plant and animal cells in structure and function.
7. Describe the structure of the plasma membrane.
8. Outline the components of the endomembrane system and link them to its function.
9. Describe the extracellular matrix and the mechanisms through which cells communicate
with it.
10. Understand and explain the various types of cellular transport (passive, active, facilitated,
bulk transport).
11. Compare and contrast the various types of cellular transport.
12. Explain the concept of 'tonicity' in living systems and its relevance in trans-membrane
transport.
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