Cellular Structure and Function

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What are prokaryotic organisms?

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Organisms whose cells do not have a nucleus.

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What are organelles?

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Small structures inside of cells that carry out specific functions.

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What technology was crucial in developing the cell theory?

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The microscope.

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What is a unicellular organism?

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An organism made of only one cell.

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What is the function of ribosomes?

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To assemble proteins from amino acids.

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What is the difference between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells?

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Prokaryotic cells lack a nucleus and membrane-bound organelles, while eukaryotic cells have both.

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Name a key characteristic of eukaryotic cells.

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They contain a nucleus and organelles.

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What is the role of the cell membrane?

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To protect the cell and regulate what enters and exits.

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What is cytoplasm?

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The jelly-like substance within a cell that contains organelles.

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What are the main components of the cell theory?

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1. All living things are made of cells. 2. Cells are the basic unit of life. 3. All cells come from pre-existing cells.