Biology

STUDY GUIDE FOR FOUNDATIONS OF BIOLOGY TEST #1

1. Identify 5 parts of the microscope and state their function

2. How is Magnification calculated?

3. Outline how would one take care of a microscope( 3 important points)

4. Know the major differences between a prokaryotic cell and a eukaryotic cell( at least 5 major differences.

5. Know at least 3 parts of a prokaryotic cell .

6. Know difference between cilia and flagella.

7. Know parts of an animal cell and their function

8. Know parts of a plant cell and their function

9. Distinguish between the following terms:

a cell wall and cell surface membrane

b chromatin and chromosome

c nucleus and nucleolus

d prokaryote and eukaryote

e centriole and chloroplast

f plant cell and animal cell.

10. Identify 3 organelles that have their own DNA.

11. Place the following organelles in order of size, starting with the smallest:

Lysosome. Mitochondria , nucleus, ribosome

12. What is the most likely role of the pores in the nuclear envelope (membrane), given that the nucleus controls and directs the activities of the cell?

13. Where in the cell are the ribosomes found?

14. How does the function of ribosomes vary according to where they occur?

15. Which cell structures synthesize and transport lipids in the cell?

16. Which of the organelles of the cell are surrounded by a

17. Double membrane?

18. Name a cell in which you would expect to find a large number of lysosomes and say why.

19.

What important lesson have you learnt from the cells that you can apply to life and that has drawn you closer to Jesus