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Biology - Chapter 5
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| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What is the cell theory? | The understanding that all living things are composed of cells and that all cells come from preexisting cells. |
| What is the cell theory? | The understanding that all living things are composed of cells and that all cells come from preexisting cells. |
| What three things does the cell theory state? | 1. All living things are composed of cells. 2. Cells are the basic unit of structure and function in living things. 3. All cells come from preexisting cells. |
| What are the three basic structures of cells of animals, plants, and related organisms? | The cell membrane (outer boundary of the cell) the nucleus (the control center) and the cytoplasm (material between the cell membrane) and nucleus. |
| What is a cell membrane? | A cell structure that regulates the passage of materials between the cell and its environment; aids in the protection and support of the cell. |
| What is a cell wall? | A cell structure that surrounds the cel membrane for protection and support in plants, algae, and some bacteria. |