Cellular Level Flashcards
1
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The cell theory is developed by 3 scientists
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Schleiden, Schwann, and Virchow
2
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what are the three cell theories
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- Cells are the building blocks of all plants and animals.
- All new cells come from the division of pre-existing cells.
- Cells are the smallest units that perform all vital physiological functions.
3
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gradual specialization
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differentiation
4
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Our body cells are surrounded by a watery medium called
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extracellular fluid or
interstitial fluid
5
Q
primary components of the cell
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plasma membrane and the cytoplasm.
6
Q
separates the cell contents, or cytoplasm, from the extracellular fluid
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Plasma membrane
7
Q
material located between the plasma membrane and the membrane surround the nucleus.
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cytoplasm
8
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The cytoplasm can be subdivided into:
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