Biology Chapter 7 Section 1 and 2 - the cell

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What is a receptor?

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A receptor is a protein that detects and responds to signals.

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Who invented the single lens microscope?

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Janssen

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Who proposed that animals like plants are composed of cells?

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Theodor Schwann

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What are the 2 basic types of microscopes?

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Light microscope and electron microscope.

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Who contributed to cell theory by discovering and naming cells?

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Hooke

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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 cell membrane?

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The cell membrane controls what enters and exits the cell.

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What is the role of ribosomes in a cell?

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Ribosomes are responsible for protein synthesis.

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What is the 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 is the function of mitochondria?

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Mitochondria are the powerhouses of the cell, producing energy.