Cells to Organisms Flashcards

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Microscope

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A microscope is a object that helps you to see smaller things

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Single-celled organisms

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An organism that has only one cell

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Organism

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A living animal or plant. They all have different shape and sizes.

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Multicellular organisms

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A organism that has more than one cell

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Nucleus

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The middle of a cell. Every cell has a nucleus including single-celled organisms and multi-cellular organisms.

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Matter

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Matter is the size of something

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The smallest living things on earth are made of only one cell. These organisms are called _____________.

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Single celled organisms

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Name 4 single celled protists found in one drop of water.

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Euglenas, diatoms, amoebas and paramecia

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What type of protist is similar to plants and can make their own food?

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Euglenas

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Can single celled organisms make their own food?

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No,not all single cells organisms can make their own food,because some of them have to move around to find food

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Name two things all living things must be able to do to continue to live

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They need food, and need to move wastes to survive

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How does the single celled organism, amoeba move?

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This micro organism forms false arms. These arms push the organism ahead

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How does the single celled organism, paramecium move?

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This micro organism has hair like external structures. These structures move back and forth to push the organism ahead

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Name three ways that bacteria can be beneficial

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1) feeds on parasites-2)keeps you clean
3) Bacteria helps create medicine-4)helps you digest food
5) bacteria helps decompose dead animals
6) bacteria helps in the soil

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Cell

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A cell is the smallest part of your body.

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Tissue

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A group of cells that all have a similar job to do

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Organ

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A group of tissues in a plant or animal that have a specific function

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Organ System

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A group of organs

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What are cells?

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Cells are the smallest organism. They are also the building blocks of life. A cell is the smallest unit of living matter.

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Where to find DNA

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You can find DNA in the middle of a cell, the cell’s nucleus. DNA carries genetic information.

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Protoplasm

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Protoplasm is a complicated structure that is around the nucleus. Protoplasm has a double layer membrane that is always changing.

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Organelle

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A small structure in multi cellular organisms that carries out day–to-day cell operations.