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What is the “Cell Theory”

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All living things are composed of cells
Cells are the basic units of structure and function in living things
All cells are produced form other cells

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All 3 structures that ALL cells possess

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Plasma Membrane
Cytoplasm
Ribosomes

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Differentiate between Eukaryotes and Prokaryotes

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EUKARYOTES: Membrane bound organelles
Nucleus
Usually multicellular
Bigger
PROKARYOTES: No membrane bound organelles
No nucleus
Usually unicellular
Smaller
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Differentiate between plant and animal cells

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ANIMAL: Endoplasmic reticulum
Centrioles
PLANT:
Cell Wall
Large Vacuole
Chloroplasts
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Role of the Nucleus

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Store genetic information

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Role of the Ribosome

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Protein sythesis

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Role of the Rough ER

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Protein synthesis

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Role of the Smooth ER

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Synthesis of Lipid molecules

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Role of the Golgi Apparatus

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Processes, Packages and Distributes lipids and proteins

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Role of the Nucleolus

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Ribosome production

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Role of Lysosomes

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Digests macromolecules and cell parts

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Role of Mitochondria

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Cellular Respiration; Produces ATP

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Role of Chloroplasts

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Carries out photosythesis; producing sugars

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Role of Cytoskeleton

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Maintains structure of a cell and helps movement of cell parts

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Role of Cilia

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Locomotion

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Role of Flagellum

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Locomotion

17
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Role of cell wall

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Provides support and protection

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