BIOLOGY 
Mrs. Chabot 

CELLS- ​BASIC UNITS OF LIFE 

Name: Frankie GIuliano 

Introduction 
We have started the semester examining the characteristics of living things, and we just 
wrapped up talking about the biomolecules that construct all living things. Since we know what 
carbohydrates, proteins, lipids, and nucleic acids all do for living things, we now are going to 
transition to the composition of living organisms at the starting point, CELLS!!!! 

Cell Theory 
Read this article​, ​ watch this video ​, and ​view this slideshow​ to learn all about cell 
theory. When finished, fill in the following information: 

3 Parts of Cell Theory: 

1. All living things are made of cells. 

2. Cells are a basic unit of structure and function in an organism. 

3. Cells come from reproduction from existing cells. 

 
  

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Scientists and their contributions to Cell Theory: 

Prokaryotic vs. Eukaryotic Cells  

There are two basic types of cells, prokaryotic cells and eukaryotic cells. The main difference 
between eukaryotic and prokaryotic cells is that eukaryotic cells have a nucleus. The nucleus is 
where cells store their DNA, which is the genetic material. 

Read this article​ on Prokaryotic vs. Eukaryotic Cells and​ watch this video.​ When 
finished, answer the questions below: 

1. What do all cells have in common? Structures 

2. What are organelles? A structure in a cell 
3. Compare the location of the genetic material of eukaryotic cells and prokaryotic cells. 
4. What are ribosomes? It's found in a cell and preforms biological protein synthesis 
5. What are the only prokaryotes? Single celled organisms 
6. Which prokaryotes are multicellular? None 

CHALLENGE TIME! 
Play this PLIX​ to solidify our knowledge of Prokaryotic and Eukaryotic cells.  

When finished, ​review with this Quizizz! (: 

Once you are finished, complete the Venn Diagram below.  

  

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Endosymbiotic Theory 
View this Slideshow,​ and follow the directions to review this theory of how Eukaryotic 
cells evolved from Prokaryotic  

Microscope Review 
View this ​slideshow​, and review Cell Theory as well as Microscope Review! Answer the 
following questions: 

1. For the following objectives, give the total magnification. Remember, we always 
multiply the eyepiece (10x) by the objective. 

4x-40 

10x-100 

40x-400 

 
  

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Woo Hoo!!!! You have finished your notes and are a genius on Prokaryotic 
vs. Eukaryotic cells!!!!!