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1
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what types of cells are eukaryotic

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plant and animal cells

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what are the 5 levels of organization of organisms

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cells, tissues, organs, organisms, organ system.

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what types of cells are prokaryotic

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bacterial cells

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3
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what structures are found in plant cells but not animal cells

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chloroplasts, cell wall, central vacuole

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4
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what structures are found in animal cells but not plant cells

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centrosomes, lysosomes, centrioles

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5
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what are the 3 components of the cell theory

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all cells arise from pre existing cells, a cell is the basic structural and functional unit of living organisms, all living organisms are composed of one or more cells.

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6
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this is the control center of the cell

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nucleus

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7
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this is the site of protein synthesis in a cell

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ribosomes

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8
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this porous structure surrounds the nucleus, keeping it intact

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nuclear membrane

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when newly formed proteins leave the rough Endoplasmic reticulum, they are transported to this organelle, where the proteins are sorted and packaged

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Golgi apparatus

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10
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this part of the cell manufactures the ribosomal subunits

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Nucleolus

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this part of the cell is surrounded by a very thick outer membrane to protect the rest of the cell from its strong enzymes

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lysosome

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12
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the portion of the cell that exists outside of the nucleus

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cytoplasm

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12
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the part of the cell that controls what enters and leaves the cell

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cell membrane

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13
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the part of the cell where chromosomes would be found

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nucleus

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14
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this place where lipids are manufactured

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smooth endoplasmic reticulum

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15
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this part of the cell contains strong digestive enzymes to break down proteins, carbohydrates and lipids into small molecules that can be used by the rest of the cell

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lysosomes

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16
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these are the most numerous of the cell’s organelles

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ribosomes

17
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this organelle consists of two types of fibers called microfilaments and microtubules

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cytoskeleton

17
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this part contains the instructions for making proteins and other important molecules

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nucleus

18
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this is the semi-fluid portion found inside the nucleus

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Nucleoplasm

18
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this organelle puts the “ finishing touches “ on proteins before they are shipped off to their final destinations

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Golgi apparatus

19
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this large structure in a plant cell is filled with water creating turgor pressure

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Vacuole

20
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this is the site of photosynthesis in a plant cell

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chloroplast

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these may be found free floating in the cytoplasm or attached to the endoplasmic reticulum

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ribosomes

22
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this part of the cell contains internal folds of membrane called cristae

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mitochondria

23
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this part of the cell is involved with cell movement, cell shape, and the separation of chromosomes during cell division

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cytoskeleton

24
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this organelle has the unique ability to absorb the energy from the sun and convert it into a molecule of glucose

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chloroplast

25
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the type of endoplasmic reticulum to which no ribosomes are attached

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smooth ER

26
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this serves as a storage area inside an animal cell

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vacuole

27
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this is composed of tough, stringy, cellulose fibers.

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plant cell wall

28
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the type of endoplasmic reticulum to which ribosomes are attached

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rough ER

29
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this organelle is often found near the cell membrane; it consists of a stack of flattened sacs.

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Golgi apparatus

30
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this organelle helps to “ clean up” or destroy any debris that might build up inside the cell

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lysosomes

31
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this organelle has internal membrane system called thylakoids

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chloroplast

32
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this is the site of cellular respiration

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mitochondria

33
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this is an internal framework and support system to give shape and organization to a cell

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cytoskeleton

34
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this part contains the green pigment chlorophyll

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chloroplasts

35
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this is composed of chitin fibers

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fungal cell wall

36
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robert hooke

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discovered plant cells

37
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anton van leeuwenhoek

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discovered single cell plants and animals

38
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matthias schleiden

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said plants are made of cells

39
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theodore schwann

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said animals are made of cells

40
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rudolf virchow

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said cells could only arise from pre existin cells

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