Flashcard 5.1 Review

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Who discovered that all bacteria are made of cells?

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Antonie Van Leeuwenhoek

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Which scientist determined that all cells come from pre-existing cells?

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Rudolf Virchow

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What is the logical next step if a cell is not functioning properly?

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apoptosis

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What do G1 and G2 phases describe in the cell cycle?

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organelle production & growth

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What does mitosis describe?

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division of nucleus and DNA

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What is the function of apoptosis in cells?

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It is a process of programmed cell death that eliminates damaged or unnecessary cells.

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What is the role of Theodor Schwann in cell theory?

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He contributed to the formulation of the cell theory, stating that all living things are made of cells.

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What is the significance of Matthias Schleiden in cell biology?

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He proposed that all plants are made of cells, contributing to the development of cell theory.

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What occurs during the S phase of the cell cycle?

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DNA replication occurs, resulting in the duplication of the genetic material.

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What is cytokinesis?

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It is the process of division of the cytoplasm, resulting in two separate daughter cells.