Topic 1.5 Origin of Cells

Question 1

Endosymbiotic Theory

Answer 1

Eurokatic organelles, such as mitochondria and chloroplast originated from prokaryotic cells through the process of invading other eukaryotic cells.

Question 2

Louis Pasteur

Answer 2

French scientist that disproved the idea that cells came through spontaneous creation.

Question 3

Genetic Code

Answer 3

A universal sequence of nucleotides in DNA that determines the specific amino acid sequence in the synthesis of protein.

Question 4

Spontaneous Generation

Answer 4

Old theory that believed that the formation of living organisms came from non-living matter.

Question 5

First organism

Answer 5

The exception to the cell theory is the first living organism came from non-living material.

Question 6

Evidence from Pasteurs Experiment

Answer 6

He did it by sealing nutrient-filled liquids in flasks while leaving others exposed to air (life never arose in the sealed flask, only the open ones).