Understand Plant & Animal Cells

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What is a unicellular organism?

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An organism made up of a single cell.

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What is a multicellular organism?

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An organism made up of more than one cell.

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What is the function of the nucleus in a cell?

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The nucleus contains the information that controls most cell functions.

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What does 'specialized' mean in terms of cells?

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Designed for a specific function.

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What is cell theory?

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A three-part summary of what scientists have observed about cells.

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What are mitochondria?

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The energy-producing structures in cells.

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What is the basic unit of structure and function in living organisms?

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The cell.

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What is the cell wall?

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An outer protective structure around bacterial and plant cells.

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Who first discovered cells and when?

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Robert Hooke in 1665.

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What are the three parts of the original cell theory?

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1. All organisms are made of cells. 2. Cells are the smallest structural and functional units of life. 3. Cells come from pre-existing cells.