Cell Organelles

Front

What instrument greatly contributed to cell theory?

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microscope

Front

Which cell parts are not present in animal cells?

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cell wall & chloroplasts

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What is a characteristic of living things?

Back

They respond to their environments.

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What is a reason people think viruses are not living things?

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They must have host cells to reproduce.

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Which is NOT a part of cell theory?

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Cells cannot be created or destroyed.

Front

What is the basic unit of life?

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Cell

Front

What is the function of the nucleus in a cell?

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It controls the cell's activities and contains genetic material.

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What is the role of chloroplasts in plant cells?

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They conduct photosynthesis to convert sunlight into energy.

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What is the function of the cell membrane?

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It protects the cell and regulates what enters and leaves.

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What are ribosomes responsible for?

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They synthesize proteins.