Cell parts Flashcards

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1
Q

Not all cells within an ______
are alike.

A

organism

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2
Q

Even cells within the
same organism show great
_____ in size, shape, and
internal organization.
(ie. Nerve, skin, cheek, rbc’s, muscle)

A

diversity

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3
Q

The smallest unit of life that can carry on all
the functions of life.

A

Cell

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4
Q

A complete living thing consisting of only one cell.
(ie. Bacteria, Some Protists)

A

Unicellular organism:

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5
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A living thing consisting of more than one cell. (ie. Algae, Whale)

A

Multicellular organism

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6
Q

cell that does not have a nucleus or membrane bound organelles (ie. Bacteria)

A

Prokaryote

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7
Q

cell that has a nucleus and membrane bound organelles. (plant, animal, fungi, protists)

A

Eukaryote

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8
Q

English scientist in 1665
observed a thin slice of cork (dead plant
material) with a microscope. “little boxes”
reminded him of small rooms = cells. First
to use the word “cell”.

A

Robert Hooke

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9
Q

Anton van Leeuwenhoek

A

Dutch microscope maker. In 1675 was the first person to observe living cells.

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10
Q

Schleiden

A

1838 this German botanist concluded that all plants were composed of cells.

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11
Q

Schwann

A

1839 this German zoologist concluded that all animals were composed of cells.

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12
Q

Virchow

A

1855 this German physicians determined that cells came from other cells

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13
Q

Cell theory #1

A

All living things are composed of one or more cells

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14
Q

Cell theory #2

A

Cells are basic units of structure and function in an organism.

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15
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Cell theory #3

A

Cells come only from the reproduction of existing cells.

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