Cells 101

  1. Why is it so important that we understand cells in order to understand the meaning of life?
  2. Describe the function of each of the following cell organelles:
    • Mitochondria
    • Lysosome
    • Golgi apparatus
    • Ribosome’s
    • Endoplasmic reticulum
  3. What provides the energy for diffusion? Describe one way this process is important within the body.
  4. What provides the energy for active transport? Describe one way this process is important within the body.
  5. Why is glucose such an intricate fuel for the body’s survival?
Be sure that each question is labeled and that you provide at least a 3-4 sentence paragraph foreach response.