Cells and Cell Theory Flashcards

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What is a cell?

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The basic unit of structure and function in living things.

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What is a microscope?

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An instrument that makes small objects look larger.

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What is cell theory?

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A widely accepted explanation of the relationship between cells and living things.

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What does it mean to distinguish?

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To be able to tell one object from another by identifying key differences.

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What do a whale, a rose, bacteria, a ladybug, and you have in common?

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You are all living things, or organisms.

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What is the structure of an object?

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The structure of an object refers to what it is made of and how its parts are put together.

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What is the structure of an organism made of?

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The structure of an organism is made up of cells.

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What are some functions of a cell?

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Obtaining energy, bringing in nutrients and water, and getting rid of wastes.

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What do cells help organisms do?

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Cells work together to help an organism stay alive, grow, and reproduce.

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What was Robert Hooke's contribution to the creation of cell theory?

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In the 1600s, he coined the term 'cells' because he thought the spaces in oak tree bark looked like empty monk's rooms.