Cell Discovery
The basic structural and functional unit of all living organisms?
Cell
It is a term use to describe cell membrane as it controls the substances that may enter or leave the cell.
Contains the genetic information in the form of DNA.
Nucleus
The framework for the cell
Cytoskeleton
Temporary storage for materials such as waste and water.
The two basic cell types
Prokaryotic cell and Eukaryotic cell
The polar head is said to be _______________, because it exists in watery environment.
Hydrophilic
The site of photosynthesis
Chloroplast
Sweep substances along surfaces
Cilium/Cilia
Organelle that aids in cell division
Centrioles
The scientist who concluded that all plants are composed of cells.
Matthias Schleiden
The plasma membrane is composed of a ______________ _____________, in which two layers of phospholipids are arranged tail – to – tail.
Phospholipid bilayer
Processes and packages substances (such as proteins) produced by the cell.
Golgi Apparatus
Aids in movement and feeding
Cilia and Flagella
The Jelly like substance inside the cell where the organelles are embedded in.
Cytoplasm
The first person to observe a living cell
Anton Van Leeuwenhoek
In order for some substances (large molecules especially) to enter or leave the cell, they need assistance from ___________ ___________.
Transport protein / Protein channels
The smallest but the most numerous organelles in the cell that synthesize protein
Ribosomes
Makes lipids and breaks down toxic substances
Smooth Endoplasmic Reticulum
The site where ATP energy is produced
Mitochondria
State the 3 principles of the cell theory.
1.All living organisms are composed of one or more cells.
2. Cells are the basic unit of structure and organization of all living organisms.
3. Cells arise only from the previously existing cells, with cells passing copies of their genetic material on to their daughter cells.
The cell membrane maintains the _____________ of the cell by allowing some substances to go in and out of it.
Homeostasis
It is known as the "suicide bags" of the cell
Lysosomes
Contains digestive enzymes to break down worn out cell parts and even a whole cell
Lysosomes
Provides support and protects the cell. It is made up of cellulose.
Cell wall