Cell theory Review

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What is a Eukaryote?

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An organism with a membrane-bound organelle called the nucleus, which includes plants, animals, fungi, and protists.

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What do all cells come from?

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All cells come from pre-existing cells.

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What do plants and animals have in common according to Cell Theory?

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They are both made of one or more cells.

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What are all living things made up of?

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Cells.

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Who announced in 1838 that all plants were made of cells?

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Matthias Schleiden.

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What is the basic unit of life?

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The cell.

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What is the function of the nucleus in a cell?

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The nucleus controls the cell's activities and contains its genetic material.

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What is the difference between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells?

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Prokaryotic cells do not have a nucleus or membrane-bound organelles, while eukaryotic cells do.

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What is the cell theory?

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The cell theory states that all living things are made of cells, cells are the basic unit of life, and all cells come from pre-existing cells.

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What are organelles?

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Organelles are specialized structures within a cell that perform specific functions.

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