Cell Theory
All living things are made of cells
What is the function of the nucleus in the cell?
What is the simplest level of organization in living things?
Cells
What is Mrs. Loyd's First Name
Elinor
What is the gel-like fluid inside the cell called?
Cytoplasm
Who is credited with the discovery of cells?
Robert Hooke
What organelle is responsible for producing energy for the cell?
Mitochondria
What is a group of cells that perform a similar function called?
Tissues
Russia
What structure in plant cells provides support and protection?
Cell Wall
What scientist discovered that all cells come from preexisting cells?
Rudolph Virchow
It regulates what enters and leaves the cell
What level of organization comes after tissues?
Organ
What kind of fish are Nemo and Dory from Finding Nemo?
Clownfish and Blue Tang
What is the function of the lysosomes
They contain enzymes that break down waste and cellular debris
Name one scientist who contributed to the cell theory other than Robert Hooke
Matthias Schleiden or Theodore Schwann
What are the functions of the ribosomes?
What do we call a system of organs working together?
Organ System
What fish is used to make calamari?
Squid
What is the role of chloroplasts in plant cells?
They capture sunlight and convert it into energy through photosynthesis.
Explain how the development of the microscope contributed to the formulation of the cell theory
The microscope allowed scientists to observe cells for the first time, leading to the discovery that all living organisms are composed of cells, which helped establish the foundation of the cell theory.
What does the golgi apparatus function to do?
Responsible for packaging and distributing proteins within the cell
Organism (person, cow, alligator, dog)
What do you call a group of crows?
A Murder
What is the function of the endoplasmic reticulum (ER) in a cell?
The endoplasmic reticulum is involved in the synthesis of proteins and lipids; it can be rough (with ribosomes for protein synthesis) or smooth (for lipid synthesis and detoxification).