Engineering

Life

In 2003, scientists began trying to build an

artificial cell from scratch. Today, they’re closer

than you might think.

◆ (^) Explain cell theory and why it is central to the study of life.
◆ (^) Describe the differences in the structures of viruses, prokaryotes, and eukaryotes.
◆ (^) Diagram a plasma membrane, showing how the structure allows some substances in
and keeps others out.
◆ (^) Compare and contrast passive and active transport of materials into and out of cells.
◆ (^) Differentiate between exocytosis and the three types of endocytosis.
◆ (^) Describe the role of any given organelle in a eukaryotic cell.
◆ (^) Identify the main differences between a plant cell and an animal cell.
After reading this chapter you should be able to: