Cell parts Flashcards
Not all cells within an ______
are alike.
organism
Even cells within the
same organism show great
_____ in size, shape, and
internal organization.
(ie. Nerve, skin, cheek, rbc’s, muscle)
diversity
The smallest unit of life that can carry on all
the functions of life.
Cell
A complete living thing consisting of only one cell.
(ie. Bacteria, Some Protists)
Unicellular organism:
A living thing consisting of more than one cell. (ie. Algae, Whale)
Multicellular organism
cell that does not have a nucleus or membrane bound organelles (ie. Bacteria)
Prokaryote
cell that has a nucleus and membrane bound organelles. (plant, animal, fungi, protists)
Eukaryote
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”.
Robert Hooke
Anton van Leeuwenhoek
Dutch microscope maker. In 1675 was the first person to observe living cells.
Schleiden
1838 this German botanist concluded that all plants were composed of cells.
Schwann
1839 this German zoologist concluded that all animals were composed of cells.
Virchow
1855 this German physicians determined that cells came from other cells
Cell theory #1
All living things are composed of one or more cells
Cell theory #2
Cells are basic units of structure and function in an organism.
Cell theory #3
Cells come only from the reproduction of existing cells.