Cell Theory
The improvements in this technology/scientific tool provided the observations that led to the development of the cell theory.
The Microscope
Literally "tiny organs"
Organelles
The powerhouse of the cell which breaks down nutrients for energy?
Mitochondria
List the two major categories all cells fall into.
Prokaryotic and Eukaryotic
This is the control center, "brain", of the cell.
the nucleus
Cells are the basic building blocks of what?
Life
The gel-like fluid that fills the inside of the cell.
Cytoplasm
The thin flexible barrier around a cell that controls what leaves and what enters the cell.
Cell membrane
This cell type encloses its DNA inside a nucleus.
Eukaryotic
Gives plant cells their brick-like structure
Cell Wall
Where do all cells come from?
Pre-existing cells
These structures are located in the cell and are responsible for converting food "Glucose" and Oxygen into energy.
Mitochondria
Some cells contain this large saclike, membrane-enclosed structure to store materials like water, nutrients, and wastes.
Vacuoles
This cell type includes a cell wall and chlorophyll.
Plant Cell
Why is it important that all parts of the cell work together?
Maintain Homeostasis
Cells provide the __________ & ___________ for a living things?
Structure & Function
Found only in Eukaryotic Cells - This is where DNA/Genetic Material is found.
Nucleus
Uses sunlight to make sugars (performs photosynthesis)
Chloroplasts
These cells' DNA is not enclosed inside of a nucleus.
Prokaryotic
3 differences between a plant cell and an animal cell?
Cell Wall, Chloroplasts, Vacuole Size & Number, Photosynthesis, etc.
State the 3 rules of cell theory
All living things are made of cells
Cells are the basic units of structure and function in all living things
All cells are produced by other cells / come from pre-exisiting cells
The protein factories for the cell?
Ribosomes
This chemical process releases energy from glucose using oxygen, providing fuel for cells to function. This takes place in the mitochondria.
Cellular Respiration
These eukaryotic cells lack cell walls and do not contain chlorophyll.
Animal Cells
A network of roads that play a role in the movement of molecules through the cell.
the endoplasmic reticulum "ER"