Cells

Question 1

-All plants are made of cells

Answer 1

Matthias Schleiden

Question 2

-all animals are made of cells

Answer 2

Theodor Schwann

Question 3

all cells come from pre-existing cells

Answer 3

Rudolf Virchow

Question 4

-the method for cell origination, but was later disproven.

Answer 4

spontaneous generation

Question 5

also called abiogenesis

Answer 5

spontaneous generation

Question 6

-botanist

Answer 6

Matthias Schleiden

Question 7

zoologist

Answer 7

Theodore Schwann

Question 8

who stated “Omnis cellula e cellula”… “All cells only arise from pre-existing cells“

Answer 8

Rudolf Virchow

Question 9

the basic unit of life

Answer 9

cells

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Inside every living cells are small structures or compartments called

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organelles

Question 11

Structure: Phospholipid bilayer embedded with proteins (not an organelle per se, but a vital structure)

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Cell Membrane

Question 12

Function: Semi-permeable and selective barrier surrounding the cell

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Cell Membrane

Question 13

Structure: External outer covering made of cellulose (not an organelle per se, but a vital structure)

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Cell Wall

Question 14

Function: Provides support and mechanical strength; prevents excess water uptake

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Cell Wall

Question 15

Structure: Double membrane structure with pores; contains an inner region called a nucleolus

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Nucleus

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Function: Stores genetic material (DNA) as chromatin; the nucleolus is the site of ribosome assembly

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Nucleus

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Structure: Two subunits made of RNA and protein; larger in eukaryotes (80S) than in prokaryotes (70S)

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Ribosomes

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Function: Site of polypeptide synthesis (this process is called translation)

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Ribosomes

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Structure: Double membrane structure, inner membrane highly folded into internal cristae

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Mitochondrion

Question 20

Function: Site of aerobic respiration (ATP production)

Answer 20

Mitochondrion