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Unit 7 cells
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| The basic unit of structure and function in living things | Cells |
| An instrument used to make small objects look larger. | Microscope |
| A. All living things are composed of cells B. Cells are the basic units of structure and function in living things C. All cells are produced from other cells | Cell theory: A widely accepted explanation of the relationship between cells and living things. |
| Focuses light through lenses to produce a magnified image, using two lenses. | Compound Microscope |
| Using beams of electrons to produce a magnified image. | Electron Microscope |
| The condition of things appearing larger then they are, using convex lenses (center is thicker than the edges) | Magnification |
| The ability to see the details more clearly, the higher the resolution the sharper the image. | Resolution |
| Cells make | tissues, tissues make organs, organs make organ systems, organ systems make an organism. |
| Cells that are designed to do specific jobs that help the entire organism function. | Specialized cells |
| Made of only ONE cell | Uicellular |
| Made of many cells | Multicellular |
| type of nucleic acid that passes from parent to offspring and directs all cell's functions | DNA |
| large organic molecules made of carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, Nitrogen, and in some cases, sulfur. | nucleic acids |
| large organic molecules made mostly of carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, nitrogen, and sometimes sulfur. Examples: meat, dairy, fish, nuts, beans. | Proteins |
| energy rich organic compounds made of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen. Items that have sugar and starches would be carbohydrates. Examples: potatoes, pasta, rice, and bread. | Carbohydrates |
| Fats, oils, and waxes. Examples: whole milk, ice cream, and fried foods. | Lipids |
| when 2 or more elements chemically combine. Compounds that cells need | Compounds |
| any substance that cannot be broken down into simpler substances. | Elements |