Cell Theory
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living vs nonliving
Vocab
How do we know its living?
100
The invention of the microscope made it possible for people to discover and learn about
Cells
100
Who is your favorite Science Teacher
Ms. Reeves
100
From where do autotrophs obtain their energy?
The Sun
100
What is the primary characteristic that distinguishes a unicellular organism from a multicellular organism?
An organism made of one cell
100
Which characteristic of living things is demonstrated when a plant bends toward sunlight?
Respond to Stimuli
200
What are the three main components of the cell theory?
All living things are made of cells, cells are the basic unit of life, and all cells come from preexisting cells.
200
Who looked at cork (dead oak bark) in 1665 with a homemade microscope and coined the name of "cells"?
Robert Hooke
200
When a baby kitten becomes an adult cat, this is an example of...
Growth and development
200
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of unicellular organisms?
They can reproduce quickly
They are able to survive on their own
They have specialized cells for different functions
They are found in almost all habitats
They have specialized cells for different functions.
200
Which characteristic of living things is demonstrated when an animal eats food to survive?
Use Resources for Energy
300
What did Robert Hooke observe that led him to coin the term 'cell'?
Chambers within cork under a microscope
300
What type of rock is formed from cooled lava or magma?
Igneous
300
Organisms that cannot make their own food and must obtain energy from external sources are called
heterotroph
300
Define Multicellular
An organism made of many cells
300
What encompasses both the increase in physical size and the development of skills and abilities throughout an organism's lifespan
Growth/Development
400
When cells are damaged, new cells are created by cell division. How does the cell theory support this fact?
It states that cells come from previously existing cells
400
What is the powerhouse of the cell?
Mitochondria
400
Is the mold on the cheese living or nonliving?
Living
400
our body shivers when you are cold. This is because of the concept of...
homeostasis
400
Which characteristic of life allows a species to continue by producing offspring?
Reproduce
500
When an organism is made up of more than one cell it is called ____________.
Multicellular
500
What type of energy is stored in food and fuel?
Chemical Energy
500
The attached image is an example of
an unicellular or multicellular organism:
Unicellular
500
Define Stimulus
A stimulus is any change in the environment, either internal or external, that an organism can react too
500
Which characteristic of life is shown when a person's heart rate increases in response to fear?
Respond to Stimuli