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Microscope an optical instrument used for viewing very small objects, such as mineral samples or animal or plant cells, typically magnified several hundred times.
Cell theory a fundamental biological principle stating that all living organisms are made of cells, cells are the basic unit of life, and all cells arise from pre-existing cells
Cells the smallest structural and functional unit of an organism, typically microscopic and consisting of cytoplasm and a nucleus enclosed in a membrane
Animal/plant cells eukaryotic cells containing membrane-bound organelles, including a nucleus, mitochondria, and cytoplasm
Unicellular cells a living being made of just one cell, where that single cell performs all essential life functions like eating, moving, reproducing, and waste removal
Multicellular cells the cells that make up a multicellular organism, which is any living thing composed of more than one cell
Cell structures the organization of a cell's components, like the membrane, cytoplasm, and organelles (nucleus, mitochondria, etc.), which work together to carry out life funcutions
Cell functions to serve as the basic unit of life, performing essential tasks like producing energy, synthesizing proteins, transporting substances, responding to signals, and reproducing, providing structure, and removing waste to maintain life
Function of the cell membrane protect cellular components, regulate the transport of nutrients and wastes, maintain homeostasis, and facilitate communication and adhesion with other cells
What process happens inside the mitochondria What process happens inside the mitochondria
What process happens inside chloroplasts Chloroplasts are specialized organelles in plant and algae cells that perform photosynthesis
Levels of organization a hierarchical system in biology showing how life is structured from simple components (atoms, molecules) to complex systems (organisms, ecosystems)
Penicillin and disease Penicillin is a group of crucial \(\beta \)-lactam antibiotics derived from Penicillium fungi, used to treat bacterial infections by destroying bacterial cell walls. Discovered by Alexander Fleming in 1928
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