Download Cell Theory Study Guide 1. Before the 1600`s, the belief existed that

Cell Theory Study Guide
1. Before the 1600's, the belief existed that people were a collection of skin and fluid.
We now know that the cell is the basic unit of life. This discovery was made possible
because of the microscope. Who gave us this tool?
2. What are the three main parts of a eukaryotic cell?
3. What are the three parts of the cell theory?
4. What was the contribution of Robert Hooke to the Cell Theory?
5. What was the contribution of Matthias Schleiden to the Cell Theory?
6. What was the contribution of Rudolph Virchow to the Cell Theory?
7. In order to function, cells must maintain a constant internal environment. The
maintenance of a relatively stable internal condition is called what?
8. Give three examples homeostasis.
9. Name two important characteristics of prokaryote cells.
10. The shape of a cell usually reflects the cell’s what?
11. The size to which cells can grow is limited by their __________ ___________ ratio.
12. Surface area is an important factor in limiting cell growth because why?
13. Why can eukaryotes carry out more specialized functions than prokaryotes can?
Cell Theory Study Guide
1. Before the 1600's, the belief existed that people were a collection of skin and fluid.
We now know that the cell is the basic unit of life. This discovery was made possible
because of the microscope. Who gave us this tool?
2. What are the three main parts of a eukaryotic cell?
3. What are the three parts of the cell theory?
4. What was the contribution of Robert Hooke to the Cell Theory?
5. What was the contribution of Matthias Schleiden to the Cell Theory?
6. What was the contribution of Rudolph Virchow to the Cell Theory?
7. In order to function, cells must maintain a constant internal environment. The
maintenance of a relatively stable internal condition is called what?
8. Give three examples homeostasis.
9. Name two important characteristics of prokaryote cells.
10. The shape of a cell usually reflects the cell’s what?
11. The size to which cells can grow is limited by their __________ ___________ ratio.
12. Surface area is an important factor in limiting cell growth because why?
13. Why can eukaryotes carry out more specialized functions than prokaryotes can?