Cell Theory

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Who discovered and named cells while looking at cork?

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Robert Hooke

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Which instrument is credited for helping scientists develop cell theory?

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Microscope

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All living things are made up of...?

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Cells

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Which of the following is not a characteristic of a Prokaryotic cell? (unicellular, floating DNA, very small, complex)

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Complex

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What is a cell classified as?

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A basic unit of structure and function of all living organisms.

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What is the main idea of cell theory?

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All living things are composed of cells.

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What are prokaryotic cells?

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Simple, unicellular organisms without a nucleus.

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What are eukaryotic cells?

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Complex cells with a nucleus and organelles.

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What is the function of the cell membrane?

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To protect the cell and control what enters and exits.

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What is cytoplasm?

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The jelly-like substance inside the cell where organelles are found.