Cells, Cell Theory, Microscopes

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What did the invention of the microscope allow people to discover?

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Cells

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Why are microscopes important for studying cells?

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Most cells are very small.

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What theory were Robert Hooke, Anton van Leeuwenhoek, Theodor Schwann, Rudolf Virchow, and Matthias Schleiden responsible for?

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The Cell Theory

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Where are chloroplasts found and what is their function?

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Chloroplasts are found only in green plants and are the site of photosynthesis.

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What holds the DNA and controls the functions of eukaryotic cells?

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Nucleus

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What is the basic unit of life?

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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 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 role of ribosomes in a cell?

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Ribosomes are responsible for protein synthesis.

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What is the function of mitochondria?

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Mitochondria are the powerhouse of the cell, producing energy.