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Review Questions,
M. J. Malachowski, Ph.D

Cells Review



  1. How does the size and number of cells depend on the size of the body?
  2. How many cells does the "average" human have?
  3. What is meant by "differentiation"? Know several examples of the relationship between cell form and function.
  4. Be able to recognize the parts of the cell on a model or diagram. Know the substructure and function of each of the following:
    • cell membrane
      • cilia
      • microvilli
      • flagellum
    • cytoplasm
      • endoplasmic reticulum (smooth and rough)
      • Ribosomes (bound and free)
      • Golgi apparatus
      • mitochondria
      • lysosome
      • centrosome
    • nucleus
      • nucleolus
      • DNA
  5. What general principle is illustrated by these facts?
    • Mitochondria have cristae.
    • Many cells have microvilli.
    • Your intestine is 7 to 10 meters long
  6. Explain the processes of pinocytosis and phagocytosis.
  7. Under what circumstances are unspecialized cells found in the body?
  8. Draw and label the cell cycle.
  9. Identify the different phases and stages of the mitotic cell cycle. Explain the mitigating factors for transition from one phase and stage to the next phase and stage.















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