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structure + function of a cell

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Cell   Basic unit of structure and function in living things  
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Microscope   Instrument that magnifies objects to make small things look larger  
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Simple microscope   Only has one lens  
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Compound microscope   Has more than one lens  
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Robert Hooke   English Scientist Looked at cork- called them "cells"  
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Anton van Leeuwenhoek   Dutch business man Made his own lenses Looked at pond water- saw "animalcules"  
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Cell theory   All living things are composed of cells Cells are the basic unit of structure and function in living things All cells are produced from other cells  
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Resolution   Ability to clearly distinguish individual parts of an object  
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Element   Any substance that cannot be broken down into simpler substances  
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Atom   Smallest unit of an element  
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Compound   Two or more elements combined chemically  
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Molecule   Smallest unit of most compounds  
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Organic compounds contain ________   Carbon  
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Define and give examples of a carbohydrate   Energy rich organic compound Sugar and starches ex: potatoes, noodles, rice, bread=starch  
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Protein   Made up of amino acids ex: meat, eggs, fish, nuts, and beans  
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Enzyme   Type of protein that speeds up chemical reaction  
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Lipid   Fats, oils, waxes Cholesterol is a lipid Gives more energy Body stores lipids for later use  
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What do nucleic acids do? (DNA & RNA)   DNA- Genetic material passed of from parent to offspring -Directs function of cell RNA- Production of proteins  
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Selectively permeable   Some substances can pass through while others cannot  
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Diffusion   Movement of molecules from an area of high concentration to an area of low concentration  
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Osmosis   The diffusion of water molecules through a selectively permeable membrance  
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Passive transport   Movement of materials through a cell membrane without using energy  
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Active transport   Movement of materials through a cell membrane using energy  
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