Cell History and Prokaryotes vs. Eukaryotes

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What are the ONLY cells that are prokaryotic?

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Bacteria

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Which scientist discovered unicellular organisms and called them 'animalcules'?

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Anton van Leeuwenhoek

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What was Robert Hooke looking at when he discovered cells in 1665?

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Cork

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What are organelles?

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Parts of a cell.

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Who was the first scientist to discover cells?

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Robert Hooke

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What is the main difference between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells?

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Prokaryotic cells lack a nucleus and membrane-bound organelles, while eukaryotic cells have them.

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Name a characteristic feature of prokaryotic cells.

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They are generally smaller and simpler than eukaryotic cells.

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What is the function of the cell membrane?

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It surrounds the cell and controls what enters and exits.

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What are the two main types of cells?

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Prokaryotic and Eukaryotic.

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What is the role of ribosomes in a cell?

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They are responsible for protein synthesis.