Cell Theory

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What are the three main parts of the cell theory?

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1. All organisms are composed of one or more cells. 2. The cell is the basic unit of structure and organization in organisms. 3. All cells come from pre-existing cells.

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Which scientist was the first to observe bacteria?

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Anton van Leeuwenhoek.

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What type of cell is characterized by having a nucleus?

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Eukaryote.

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What type of cells are plants and animal cells?

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Eukaryotic cells.

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What are all living things made up of?

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Cells.

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What is the basic unit of life?

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The cell.

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What is a prokaryotic cell?

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A type of cell that does not have a nucleus or other membrane-bound organelles.

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What is a eukaryotic cell?

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A type of cell that has a nucleus and membrane-bound organelles.

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Who proposed the cell theory?

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The cell theory was developed by scientists including Matthias Schleiden, Theodor Schwann, and Rudolf Virchow.

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What is the function of the cell membrane?

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The cell membrane controls what enters and exits the cell.