(6) Module 4 Study Guide Match each molecule with its definition:

___ Carbohydrate
a. contain instructions needed to carry out all functions of life, makes up DNA
___ Lipid
b. forms body structures, speeds up chemical reactions, carries nutrients around the body
___ Nucleic Acid
c. helps living things perform chemical reactions, essential for life
___ proteins
d. provides cells with energy, stores energy, gives structure to plants
___ Water
e. forms structures in cells, stores energy

Match each organization with its definition:

___ atoms
a. highest level in the hierarchy, an individual form of life (animal, plant, single-celled life form)
___ organisms
b. a group of specialized cells when they work together to perform a specific function
___ organs
c. basic unit of structure and function in a living organism
___ cells
d. lowest level in the hierarchy, smallest building block of life
___ molecules
e. two or more atoms bonded together
___ organ systems
f. cells and tissues that perform a larger function
___ tissues
g. a group of organs that work together and perform one or more major function

What is the correct order of organization of living organisms from the most simple (1) to the most complex (7)?
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.

What are the differences between atoms, molecules, and compounds?

What is a scientific theory? A theory that is carefully thought out and brings tons of facts and hypotheses.

How is a scientific theory different from “theories” we make up in our daily lives?

Give an example of a scientific theory.

Give an example of an “everyday life” theory.

What are the three parts that make up cell theory?

How did each scientist contribute to cell theory?

Scientist Name
Contribution to cell theory:
Robert Hooke

Anton Leeuwenhoek

Matthias Schleidan

Theodor Schwann

Where do new cells and organisms come from?

Write the definition/job of each cell structure in the table below:

Cell Structure Name
Definition
cell wall

cell membrane

chloroplast

cytoplasm

mitochondria

nucleus

vacuole

Use the diagram below to label each cell structure:

Cell Structure Name:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5/6.

What cell structures do you find ONLY in plant cells?

What cell structures do you find ONLY in animal cells?