Chapter 1 – The Cell: A Microcosm of Life Table of Contents  Chapter Outline  Resources  Perspectives – Classroom Discussion  Assignment – Group Project  Answer Keys o Case Study o Responding to Research o Labeling It  Worksheet 1: Responding to Research – Mitochondria and Aging  Worksheet 2: Labeling It – A Eukaryotic Cell Chapter Outline I. Introduction 1. This chapter provides a brief review of the basics of a cell, including cellular components, biological energy, and an overview of a cell’s natural life span. 2. Key Terms a. Cells – basic living, structural, and functional units of the human body b. Eukaryotic cells – multicellular organisms c. Prokaryotic cells – primitive cells d. Plasma membrane – sheet-like structure that encapsulates and surrounds the cell, allowing it to exist as a distinct unit 3. Figures and Tables a. Figure 1.1 – three-dimensional depiction of a typical mammalian liver cell