Cell Theory Flashcards
Are cell subunits alive?
None of the subunits of the cell are considered living
What do cells (or a cell) make?
All living organisms are made up of cells or a cell
Are cells independent or dependent on other things?
With the proper environment every cell is an independent functioning unit
Who said omnis cellula e cellula and what does it mean?
Rudolf Virchow
All cells come from cells
Where do cells come from?
All cells come from pre-existing cell
How do cells use and produce energy?
Cells use and produce energy through metabolism
What is metabolism?
All chemical reactions that occur within an organism or living cell
Where do cells contain genetic material?
Cells contain genetic material in their nucleus or cytoplasm that controls their activity
What is the genetic material in cells
DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid)
RNA (ribonucleic acid)
What is the chemical composition of cells like across species?
Chemical composition of cells across species is similar
Is the chemical composition in cells more similar across different species or within the same species?
Chemical composition in cells is more alike within a species
What is the order of ______
Cell Tissue Organ Organ system Organism Population Community Ecosystem Biosphere Universe
Can a cell grow larger?
Cells cannot get any larger
What is a cell
A cell is the basic unit of life
