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Unit 2 Exploration Guide
SOL: LS.2 and 3
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Introduction to Cells
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Cellular Transport
Unit Schedule
9/6
Life and It’s Levels
9/79/9
The Cell Theory and
Microscopes
9/9
Quiz
9/12 9/13
Eukaryotic Cells
9/14
Quiz
9/14
Prokaryotic Cells
9/15
UEG Due and Review
9/16
Test
Unit Map
Introduction to Cells
Types
Cell Basics
Life and It’s
Levels
Microscopes
Eukaryotic
Prokaryotic
The Cell Theory
Critical Question
How did the discovery of the cell increase our knowledge of the unity and diversity of life?
Animal
Plant
Define:
1. Cell
2. Eukaryote
3. Prokaryote
4. Organelle
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Cell membrane
Nucleus
Cytoplasm
Ribosome
Endoplasmic Reticulum
Lysosome
Golgi apparatus
Chloroplast
Mitochondrion
Cell wall
Vacuole
Short Answer:
16. Explain the six characteristics of living things.
17. List the levels of life and explain how they are related.
18. List the six scientists who helped with the discovery of the cell
theory and explain their contributions.
19. List the three parts of the cell theory.
20. What are the differences between the two major types of
microscopes?
21. Explain the correct way to use a microscope.
22. How do you find the total magnification of an object?
23. Compare and contrast plant and animal cells.
24. Compare and contrast eukaryotic and prokaryotic cells.
25. What is the difference between the two terms unicellular and
multicellular?
Be able to
 Label the parts of a compound light microscope
 Use a compound light microscope
 Label the parts of the three major types of cells
Remember you will be asked to apply your knowledge of this unit, not
just recite it.