Cells & Cell Theory

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Who is the scientist that named the small chambers he saw in cork as 'cells'?

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Hooke

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What do all cells have regardless of type?

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All cells have a cell membrane, have cytoplasm, and can duplicate themselves by undergoing cell division.

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What does the cell theory state?

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The cell theory states that all organisms are made of cells, cells are the basic unit of structure and function for life, and cells come from other preexisting cells.

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From where do cells come?

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Cells come from other preexisting cells.

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True or False: When a cell is ready to reproduce, it duplicates its contents and then divides into two similar cells.

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True

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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 function of the cell membrane?

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The cell membrane protects the cell and regulates what enters and leaves the cell.

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What is cytoplasm?

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Cytoplasm is the jelly-like substance within a cell that contains organelles and is where many cellular processes occur.

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What are organelles?

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Organelles are specialized structures within a cell that perform specific functions.

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What is the difference between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells?

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Prokaryotic cells do not have a nucleus or membrane-bound organelles, while eukaryotic cells do.