Cell Theory, Plant and Animal Cells

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What is the control center of the cell?

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The nucleus directs the cell and its activities.

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What is known as the 'powerhouse' of the cell?

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The mitochondria are responsible for producing energy.

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What is NOT part of the cell theory?

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All cells have a nucleus.

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What defines unicellular organisms?

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Unicellular organisms are made of only 1 cell.

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Who contributed to the development of Cell Theory?

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Robert Hooke, Anton Van Leeuwenhoek, Theodor Schwann, Rudolf Virchow, and Matthias Schleiden.

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What is the basic unit of life?

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The cell is the basic unit and structure of all living things.

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What do plant cells have that animal cells do not?

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Plant cells have a cell wall and chloroplasts.

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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 cytoplasm?

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Cytoplasm is the jelly-like substance inside the cell where organelles are found.

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What is the role of ribosomes?

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Ribosomes are responsible for protein synthesis.

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