Cell Biology and Reproduction Study Guide

Vocabulary flashcards outlining the core concepts, organelle structures, cell differences, and reproduction topics from the science study guide.

Cell Theory

A biological framework consisting of 3 parts that must be identified and understood.

Prokaryote vs. Eukaryote

A comparison between two fundamental cell categories highlighting their structural differences.

Animal Cell vs. Plant Cell

A cellular comparison focused on identifying differences and determining whether specific organelles occur in animal cells, plant cells, or both.

The Big 6 Cell Organelles

The six major cell organelles that students must be able to model and identify in a diagram, including their structure/look, function/job, and presence in animal, plant, or both cell types.

Asexual vs. Sexual Reproduction

The two primary modes of reproduction evaluated by their key differences as well as their respective advantages and disadvantages.

Mitosis vs. Meiosis

Two distinct cellular division processes that students must be able to differentiate.

Organization of Living Things

The biological hierarchy of life that can be modeled in two directions: from simple to complex, or from complex to simple.