Cell Theory, Organelles, Organelles, Cell Theory

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cell

what all living things are made of

<p>what all living things are made of</p>
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microscope

first evidence for the cell theory - that cells exist

<p>first evidence for the cell theory - that cells exist</p>
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unicellular

made of just one cell

<p>made of just one cell</p>
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multicellular

made of more than one cell

<p>made of more than one cell</p>
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organelles

"small organs" of the cell that do different jobs

<p>"small organs" of the cell that do different jobs</p>
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prokaryote

type of organism that is unicellular and has no nucleus or membrane bound organelles (ex. bacteria)

<p>type of organism that is unicellular and has no nucleus or membrane bound organelles (ex. bacteria)</p>
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eukaryote

type of cell that has a nucleus and membrane bound organelles (ex. animals and plants)

<p>type of cell that has a nucleus and membrane bound organelles (ex. animals and plants)</p>
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Cell theory

idea that all living things are composed of cells, cells are the basic units of structure and function in living things, and new cells are produced from existing cells

<p>idea that all living things are composed of cells, cells are the basic units of structure and function in living things, and new cells are produced from existing cells</p>
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Cell Membrane

Controls what comes into and out of a cell; found in plant and animal

<p>Controls what comes into and out of a cell; found in plant and animal</p>
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Cell Wall

Ridged outer layer of plant cell

<p>Ridged outer layer of plant cell</p>
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Cytoplasm

Gel-like fluid where the organelles are found

<p>Gel-like fluid where the organelles are found</p>
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Mitochondria

Produces the energy a cell needs to carry out its functions

<p>Produces the energy a cell needs to carry out its functions</p>
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Lysosomes

Uses chemical to break down food and worn out cell parts

<p>Uses chemical to break down food and worn out cell parts</p>
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Vacuoles

Stores food, water, wastes and other materials in plant cells

<p>Stores food, water, wastes and other materials in plant cells</p>
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Golgi Bodies

Receives proteins & materials from the ER, packages them, & distributes them

<p>Receives proteins &amp; materials from the ER, packages them, &amp; distributes them</p>
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Chloroplasts

Captures energy from the sunlight and uses it to produce food in plant cells

<p>Captures energy from the sunlight and uses it to produce food in plant cells</p>
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Endoplasmic Reticulum

Has passageways that assembles proteins, lipid components and other materials form one part of the cell to another

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Ribosomes

Assembles amino acids to create proteins

<p>Assembles amino acids to create proteins</p>
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Nucleus

Contain DNA, which controls the functions of the cell and production of proteins

<p>Contain DNA, which controls the functions of the cell and production of proteins</p>
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Nucleolus

Found inside the nucleus and produces ribosomes

<p>Found inside the nucleus and produces ribosomes</p>
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Chromatin

Tiny strands inside the nucleus that contains the instructions for directing the cells functions

<p>Tiny strands inside the nucleus that contains the instructions for directing the cells functions</p>
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Cell

Basic unit of life. All cell contain a cell membrane and DNA

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Cell Theory

1.All living things are composed of cells.

2. Cells are the basic units of structure and function in living things.

3. New cells are produced from existing cells

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Eukaryote

Cells that contain nuclei

Complex

Example: animal cells, plant cells

<p>Cells that contain nuclei</p><p>Complex</p><p>Example: animal cells, plant cells</p>
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Prokaryotes

Cells that do not contain nuclei

Simple

Example: bacteria

<p>Cells that do not contain nuclei</p><p>Simple</p><p>Example: bacteria</p>
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Organelle

Specialized structure that performs important cellular functions within a eukaryotic cell

<p>Specialized structure that performs important cellular functions within a eukaryotic cell</p>
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Chromosomes

Contain the genetic information that is passed from one generation of cells to the next.

<p>Contain the genetic information that is passed from one generation of cells to the next.</p>
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Cytoskeleton

Gives eukaryotic cells there shape and involved in movement. A network of protein filaments made up of microfilaments and microtubules.

<p>Gives eukaryotic cells there shape and involved in movement. A network of protein filaments made up of microfilaments and microtubules.</p>
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Rough ER

Ribosomes are on the surface and involved in protein synthesis

<p>Ribosomes are on the surface and involved in protein synthesis</p>
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Smooth ER

Contain enzymes for synthesis lipids and detoxication of drugs

<p>Contain enzymes for synthesis lipids and detoxication of drugs</p>
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Ribosome

Makes proteins

<p>Makes proteins</p>
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Cell Membrane

It surrounds the outside of the cell and controls what materials enter and exit the cell.

<p>It surrounds the outside of the cell and controls what materials enter and exit the cell.</p>
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Cell

The basic unit of life. It is the basic unit of structure and function.

<p>The basic unit of life. It is the basic unit of structure and function.</p>
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Organelle

A small structure within a cell that performs a specific job.

<p>A small structure within a cell that performs a specific job.</p>
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Chloroplast

Uses the sun's energy to make food for the plant cells. This is also the site of photosynthesis

<p>Uses the sun's energy to make food for the plant cells. This is also the site of photosynthesis</p>
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Nucleus

The "brain" of the cell and controls all cell functions. It contains the cell's DNA.

<p>The "brain" of the cell and controls all cell functions. It contains the cell's DNA.</p>
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Smooth ER

This organelle does NOT have ribosomes attached to it. It helps to make fats.

<p>This organelle does NOT have ribosomes attached to it. It helps to make fats.</p>
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Rough ER

This organelle has ribosomes attached to it. It transports materials through the cell. It helps to make proteins.

<p>This organelle has ribosomes attached to it. It transports materials through the cell. It helps to make proteins.</p>
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Vacuole

Store food, water, or waste

<p>Store food, water, or waste</p>
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Golgi Body

This organelle sorts, packs, and ships proteins. This is known as the post office of the cell.

<p>This organelle sorts, packs, and ships proteins. This is known as the post office of the cell.</p>
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Lysosome

The organelle that digests old organelles and breaks down large food particles. Sometimes called the "Garbage Collector"

<p>The organelle that digests old organelles and breaks down large food particles. Sometimes called the "Garbage Collector"</p>
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Cytoplasm

Cell fluid; jellylike liquid that fills the cell.

<p>Cell fluid; jellylike liquid that fills the cell.</p>
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Nucleolus

The location inside the nucleus where ribosomes are made.

<p>The location inside the nucleus where ribosomes are made.</p>
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Cell Wall

The rigid or inflexible boundary found in plant cells. It is made of cellulose an provides support and structure to the cell.

<p>The rigid or inflexible boundary found in plant cells. It is made of cellulose an provides support and structure to the cell.</p>
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Mitochondria

Breaks down food for energy. It is called the "Powerhouse" of the cell.

<p>Breaks down food for energy. It is called the "Powerhouse" of the cell.</p>
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What are cells?

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

<p>Cells are the basic unit of structure and function in living things.</p>
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What is the structure of cells?

The structure of a living thing in a determined by the amazing variety of the ways cells are put together.

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What are cells involved in?

Cells are involved in living, growing, reproduction.

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What is the cell theory?

Cell theory is a widely accepted explanation of the relationship between cells and living things.

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What is a microscope?

A microscope is a instrument that makes objects look larger.

<p>A microscope is a instrument that makes objects look larger.</p>
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Who is Virchow?

He is a german physician, he came to the conclusion that all cells come from preexisting cells.

<p>He is a german physician, he came to the conclusion that all cells come from preexisting cells.</p>
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What are the three basic parts of the cell theory?

1. All organisms are composed of one or more cells.

2.The cells is the basic unit of life in all living things.

3.The cells are produced by the division of preexisting cells.

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What is a theory?

The best explanation of an event in nature supported by evidence gathered when testing a group of related hypothesis.

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How has the cell theory been used?

Cell Theory have been used for vaccines, disease, cure for cancer, cloning, health, and medical research.

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What is the first thing that the cell theory states?

All living things are composed of cells.

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What is the second thing that the cell theory states?

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

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What is the third thing that the cell theory states?

All cells are produced from other cells.