Cells/Cell Theory

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In order to sustain life, all cells must...

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digest nutrients and water, excrete waste and fluids, maintain a homeostasis environment (aka cellular respiration and regulation). All of the above.

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What is the basic structural and functional unit of all living things?

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Cell.

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Why are rocks not considered living?

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They are not made of cells.

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Who was the first scientist to observe bacteria under a microscope?

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Anton van Leuwenhoek.

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What is NOT a part of cell theory?

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All cells have a nucleus.

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What is a cell?

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The basic structural and functional unit of all living organisms.

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What are the three main points of cell theory?

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1. All living things are made of cells. 2. Cells are the basic unit of structure and function in living things. 3. All cells come from existing cells.

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What is homeostasis in cells?

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The ability of a cell to maintain a stable internal environment.

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What is the function of the cell membrane?

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To protect the cell and control what enters and leaves.

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What are prokaryotic cells?

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