Day 2 : Introduction to the Cell- Sunshine 2025

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What was Robert Hooke known for and in what year?

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Studied cork and coined the term cells (1665)

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What was Anton Von Leeuwenhoek known for and in what year?

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Studied microorganisms called animalcules (1647)

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Name one modern addition to the cell theory.

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Energy flow occurs within cells OR Genetic information is passed from one cell to another OR All cells have the same basic chemical composition

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What was Theodore Schwann known for and in what year?

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All animals are composed of cells (1839)

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What does undifferentiated mean?

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Cells that do not have a specific job or function.

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What is the cell theory?

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A fundamental concept in biology that states all living things are composed of cells, cells are the basic unit of life, and all cells come from pre-existing cells.

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What is the function of the cell membrane?

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To protect the cell and regulate what enters and leaves the cell.

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What are prokaryotic cells?

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Cells that do not have a nucleus or other membrane-bound organelles.

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What are eukaryotic cells?

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Cells that have a nucleus and other membrane-bound organelles.

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What is the role of ribosomes in a cell?

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To synthesize proteins by translating messenger RNA.