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Biology
Week 10/19 Review 3
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What are the three main tenets of the cell theory? | all living organisms are composed of one or more cells, the cell is the basic unit of structure and function in living things, and all new cells arise from pre-existing cells |
| What is the definition of unicellular organisms? | a living thing made of only one cell |
| Explain the significance of the microscope in the discovery of cells | foundation of cell discovery because most cells are too small to be seen by the naked eye |
| plant cells | possess a rigid cell wall, chloroplasts, and a large central vacuole |
| animal cells | feature lysosomes and centrosomes with centrioles |
| Describe the role of organelles in a cell | They act like tiny organs, working together to keep the cell alive, grow, and process energy |
| multicellular organisms | a living thing made of more than one cell with different types and jobs |