AP BIOLOGY -'CH. 4 HOMEWORK (Solomon Textbook)

1. What is the usual size range for cells?

2. What happens to the relationship between surface and volume when a cell doubles in size?

3. Summarize the relationship between surface area and volume in a cell.

4. Explain the process of cell fractionation.

5. Differentiate between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells.

6. Discuss the unique properties of cell membranes.

7. Describe the nucleus and its contents.

8. What is the function of ribosomes. Where are the subunits of ribosomes synthesized? What important enzyme do they contain?

9. Compare the structure and functions of rough ER and smooth ER.

10. Describe the structure and functions of Golgi apparatus.

11. What is the relationship between Golgi and ER?

12. From where do lysosomes arise?

13. Describe how lysosomes work.

14. Describe the structure and function of peroxisomes.

15. Describe a function of peroxisomes in human liver and kidney cells.

16. Differentiate between vacuoles and vesicles. What are some roles of vacuoles?

17. What is the function of a mitochondria? Make a simple drawing to illustrate the parts of a mitochondria. Label it.

18. List some genetic diseases linked to mitochondrial DNA.

19. Make a simple drawing that illustrates the parts of a choloroplast. Label it.

Include the following: outer membrane; grana; stroma; thylakoids.

20. List several other plastids besides chloroplasts and give their function.

21. Describe the function of the cytoskeleton.

22. Briefly, distinguish between the three mian components of the cytoskeleton.

23. What is the relationship between microtubules and centrosomes?

24. Describe the structure of centriole. In the cells of which kingdom are they generally most often found?:

25. Compare and contrast cilia and flagella.

26. Describe the glycocalyx.

27. Describe the structure and composition of cell walls.