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Cell
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The basic unit of structure and function in living things.
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Cell Theory
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1. All living things are composed of cells. 2. Cells are the basic structure & function in living things. 3. New cells are produced from existing cells.
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Cell Membrane
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A thin, flexible barrier around the cell.
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Cell Wall
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A strong layer around the membrane.
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Nucleus
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A large organelle in the cell that contains the cells genetic material.
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poop
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Cytoplasm
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The liquid inside the cell membrane (not the nucleus).
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Prokaryote
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A cell that has cell membranes and cytoplasms but NO nucleus.
EXAMPLE: All Bacteria |
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What do Prokaryotes do?
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They carry out every activity associated with life such as, they grow, reproduce, and respond to changes in the environment.
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Eukaryotes
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A cell that contains a nucleus, a cell membrane and a cytoplasm and also other special structures called organells.
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Name some examples of Eukaryotes
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Plants, animals and fungi, and many microorganisms.
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Which is larger, Eukaryotes or Prokaryotes Cells?
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Eukaryotes
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What 2 structures do ALL CELLS have?
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1. Cell Membrane
2. Cytoplasm |
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Organelle
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Certain structures in the cell that perform important cellular functions.
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Robert Hooke
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1665 Observed cork through a "Light microscope"
He started the word "Cells". |
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Anton van Leeuwenhoek
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1674 First person to observe tiny living organisms in pond water through HIS OWN microsope.
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