Cell Structure And Function

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Cell

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The basic unit of structure and function in an organism.

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Cell Theory

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1. Cells are the basic unit of structure and function in all living things.

2. All living things are made of cells.

3. Cells come only from other living cells.

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Characteristics of Living Things

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Characteristics that all organisms plants and animals - have in common.

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Microscope

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Tool with which a scientist can observe cells and tissues.

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Multicellular Organism

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Organism made of more than one cell; often similar cells join together to form tissue.

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Objective Lenses

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- Low power (4x)

- Medium power (10x)

- High power (40x)

Interchangeable lenses on microscope that further magnify an image.

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Ocular Lenses

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Part of the microscope through which we look (Magnification of 10x); also called the eyepiece.

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Spontaneous Generation

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The idea that living things can arise from non-living material (has been disproved!)

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Stage

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Part of the microscope on which a slide is placed.

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Unicellular Organism

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Organism that is made of only one cell.

(ex. amoeba, paramecium and euglena)