Cells Flashcards
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Cell
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The basic unit of function and structure of an organism.
2
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Robert Hooke
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Used a microscope to discover cells.
3
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Microscope
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Tools used to enlarge small object
4
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Cell Theory
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- All organisms are made up of one or more cells.
- All functions involve cells.
- Cells come from preexisting cells.
5
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Organelle
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The organs of an cell that have functions.
6
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Nucleus.
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Directs all cell activities. (brain of the cell)
7
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Nucleolus
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Produces ribosomes
8
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Chromatin
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Contains DNA
9
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Nuclear Membrane
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Surrounds the Nucleus
10
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Cell Membrane
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Only allows specific materials in
11
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Endoplasmic Reticulum
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Move material around in the cell.
12
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Ribosomes
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Produces protein and translate messages
13
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Golgi Bodies
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Packages nutrients to organelles
14
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Mitochondria
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Powerhouse of the cell
Does cellular respiration
15
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Vacuole
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Storage area in the cell.
