Sci. 8- Cells & Systems: Section 2.0 Questions

Identify the organisms in Figure 2.40 as unicellular or multicellular. Give a reason for each of your answers in each case.

Complete the following questions:

a) Sketch a plant cell and identify, using labels, the organelles, and other cell structures. (for full marks YOU MUST DRAW)

b) Do the same for an animal cell. (DRAW FOR FULL MARKS)

c) Describe the key differences between plant cells and animal

cells.

What is the function of a compound light microscope?

In your opinion, which structure or organelle is the most important to the health of a cell? Give reasons for your answer.

Choose one of the items below. Using words or pictures or both, explain how you would prepare it to view with a microscope.

Also, make a sketch/or google images, showing what you think it would look like under low, medium, and high power.

a) a hair from your head

b) a fleck of dandruff

c) a grain of pepper

d) a grain of salt