Cells & Cell Theory

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Who was the first scientist to observe bacteria?

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Anton van Leeuwenhoek

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What theory did Robert Hooke, Anton van Leeuwenhoek, Theodor Schwann, Rudolf Virchow, and Matthias Schleiden contribute to?

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The Cell Theory

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What tool is used to view cells?

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Microscope

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What are all living things made up of?

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Cells

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What type of cell is characterized by having a nucleus?

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Eukaryote

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What is the basic unit of life?

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Cell

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What is the main difference between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells?

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Prokaryotic cells do not have a nucleus; eukaryotic cells do.

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What is the function of the cell membrane?

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It protects the cell and controls what enters and exits.

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What is the jelly-like substance inside a cell called?

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Cytoplasm

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What organelle is responsible for energy production in eukaryotic cells?

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Mitochondria

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