Biology (Mader), 10th Edition

Chapter 4: Cell Structure and Function

Learning Outcomes

After studying this chapter, you should be able to accomplish the following outcomes.

Cellular Level of Organization

1. Cite the three tenets of the cell theory.
2. Explain why cells are so small.

3. Describe the structure of the prokaryotic cell in terms of the cell envelope, cytoplasm, and appendages. Give a function for each structure.

4. Compare the structure of the prokaryotic cell to the eukaryotic cell.
5. Apply the endosymbiosis theory to the structure of the eukaryotic cell.

6. Describe the structure and function of the nucleus and ribosomes.

7. Describe the structure of the endomembrane system and it role in protein synthesis and secretion.

8. Describe the structure and function of lysosomes and peroxisomes.
9. Describe the varied functions of vacuoles and/or vesicles in protists, plants, and animals.

10. Compare and contrast the structure and function of chloroplasts and mitochondria.

11. Compare and contrast the structure and function of actin filaments, intermediate filaments, and microtubules.