Cell Structure and Function

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What are organisms whose cells do not have a nucleus called?

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Prokaryotes

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What are organisms with cells that contain a nucleus called?

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Eukaryotes

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What term describes the small structures inside of cells that carry out specific functions?

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Organelles

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What do you call an organism made of only one cell?

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Unicellular

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What technology was essential in the development of cell theory?

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Microscopes

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What is the primary difference between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells?

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Prokaryotic cells lack a nucleus, while eukaryotic cells have a nucleus.

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Name a common example of a prokaryotic organism.

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Bacteria

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What is the function of organelles within a cell?

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They perform specific functions necessary for the cell's life and activities.

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What type of cells are typically larger and more complex, prokaryotic or eukaryotic?

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Eukaryotic cells are typically larger and more complex.

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What is the significance of microscopes in biology?

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Microscopes allow scientists to observe cells and their structures, leading to the development of cell theory.

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