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CELLS-10-2-24
Definitions and Questions
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What is cytology? | the study of cells, including their structure, function, origin, and pathology |
| Who discovered cells? | Robert Hooke |
| What is Cell Theory? | establishes that cells are the fundamental building blocks of all living things |
| The findings from scientists Matthias Schleiden, Theodore Schwann, and Rudolf Virchow are included in what? | The Cell Theory |
| What determines the structure of a cell? | the information encoded in DNA |
| What are the 2 main types of cells? | prokaryotic cells and eukaryotic cells |
| What do Prokaryotic cells lack? | A nucleus |
| What does eukaryotic cells have that contains their genetic material? | A distinct nucleus |
| What are the differences between the 2 main types of cells? | the presence or absence of a nucleus |
| What is the function of the Nucleus? | DNA Storage |
| What is the function of the Cell Membrane? | protect the cell from its surroundings |
| What is the function of the Cell Wall? | Strong Protective structure that surrounds plant cells |
| What is the function of the Mitochondria? | Energy Production |
| What is the function of the Chloroplast? | Carry out photosynthesis |