Cell Theory

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What is the basic structural and functional unit of all living things?

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Cell

Front

All living things are made up of...?

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Cells

Front

What type of cell is bacteria?

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Prokaryotic cell

Front

Plants and animal cells are examples of what type of cells?

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Eukaryotic cells

Front

Who was the first scientist to observe bacteria?

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Anton van Leeuwenhoek

Front

What is the main difference between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells?

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Prokaryotic cells do not have a nucleus; eukaryotic cells do.

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What are the two main types of cells?

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Prokaryotic and Eukaryotic cells

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What is the function of the cell membrane?

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It protects the cell and controls what enters and exits.

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What organelle is known as the powerhouse of the cell?

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Mitochondria

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What is the role of ribosomes in a cell?

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They synthesize proteins.