Chapter 4: Cell Structure and Function
Chapter Overview
Learning Objectives
By the end of this Chapter, you will be able to:
- Explain the diversity and specialization of cells by identifying examples such as epithelial, bone, immune, and red blood cells.
- Differentiate between types of microscopes by comparing the structure, function, advantages, and limitations of light microscopes and electron microscopes.
- Summarize the historical development of cell theory by recognizing the contributions of Hooke, Leeuwenhoek, Schwann, Schleiden, and Virchow.
- Distinguish between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells by describing their structural differences, including the presence or absence of a nucleus and organelles.
- Analyze the structural components common to all cells (plasma membrane, cytoplasm, DNA, ribosomes).
- Evaluate how size and surface area-to-volume ratio limit cell size.
