Cell Theory

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What did Robert Hooke name the small compartments that made up the cork?

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Cells

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What does cell theory state about living things?

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All living things are made up of cells (either unicellular or multicellular).

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Why are rocks considered non-living?

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They are not made of cells.

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What is the basic structural and functional unit of all living things?

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Cell

Front

Who was the first scientist to observe bacteria under a microscope?

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Anton van Leeuwenhoek.

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What are organelles?

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Specialized structures within a cell that perform specific functions.

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What is the difference between unicellular and multicellular organisms?

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Unicellular organisms consist of a single cell, while multicellular organisms are made up of multiple cells.

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What is the role of the cell membrane?

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It protects the cell and regulates what enters and exits.

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What is cytoplasm?

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The jelly-like substance inside the cell where organelles are located.

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What is the function of the nucleus in a cell?

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It acts as the control center, housing the cell's DNA.