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BINDER BULLETIN
UNIT 2: The Cell
The Big Picture…
Living organisms are composed of cellular units (Structures) which carry out functions required for life.
Cellular units are composed of molecules which also carry out biological functions.
1. Why are there differences in the form and function of animal and plant cells?
Prerequisite Knowledge…You should be able to:
For effective acquisition and mastery of information and skills in this unit, students should understand
that plants and animals are composed of different parts performing different functions and working
together for the wellbeing of the organism and have a basic understanding that multi-cellular organisms
(specifically animals) have interacting systems.
Suggested Resources…
Homework and Classwork Assignments
Laboratory Activities and Quizzes
Textbook pages: Chapter 2 pgs. 50-57
Websites:
http://cellsalive.com/
http://sheppardsoftware.com/health/anatomy/cell/index.htm
http://biomanbio.com/GamesandLabs/Cellgames/Cells.html
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Cell
Microscope
Cell theory
Organelle
Cell wall
Cell membrane
Cytoplasm
Mitochondria
Endoplasmic reticulum
Nucleolus
nucleus
Organism
Protein
Fat
Carbohydrate
Enzyme
Element
Key Terms:
 Ribosome
 Golgi body
 Chloroplast
 Vacuole
 Lysosome
 Nuclear envelope or membrane
 Tissue
 Organ
 System
 Population
 Community
 Ecosystem
 Nucleic acids
 Organic
 Inorganic
 DNA and RNA
 Compound
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By the conclusion of this unit, you should know the following:
_____1. All living things have certain characteristics in common
_____2. Cells are the basic units of life for all organisms.
_____3. Some organisms are made of only one cell and some are made of many cells.
_____4. In multicellular organisms, there are special cells that each performs a different
function.(specialized)
_____5. A cells basic shape will be determined by its function
_____6.There is a hierarchical organization in complex multicellular organisms starting with
atoms, elements, molecules, compounds and organelles where cells are further
organized into tissues, tissues into organs, organs into systems and systems into the
organism.
_____8. Essential functions of plant and animal cells are carried out by organelles.
_____7. That proteins, fats, carbohydrates and nucleic acids are all key organic molecules that
make up cells/organisms
By the conclusion of this unit, you should be able to do the following:
Identify the characteristics and needs of all living things.
_____1. Compare and contrast prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells
_____2. Differentiate between plant and animal cells
_____3. List and describe the various organelles in eukaryotic cells and match them with their
functions
_____4. Be able to distinguish between a plant and animal cell under the microscope
_____5. Explain the role of DNA and how it controls cell functions.
_____6. Describe how the cell works like a factory to create proteins that determine all of our
traits
_____7.The difference between organic and inorganic compounds