Cell Structure and Function Homework Sheet # 1
AP Biology

Correctly and completely answer the following questions on your own paper using complete sentences.

1. List and explain at least three major differences between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells.

2. What are the evolutionary relationships between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells?

3. How does compartmentalization organize a cell’s functions?

4/5. Explain how the following organelles work together in cellular processes; nucleus, nucleolus, 
       nuclear membrane, and ribosome.

6. List and briefly discuss several factors that limit cell size?

7.  Briefly discuss how the following contributed to the study of cells; the early light microscope,
     staining techniques, and the electron microscope.

8-10   Identify each numbered structure on the plasma membrane graphic below and briefly state
          the function of each numbered structure.