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Microscope
Cell Theory
Main Parts of Cell
Other Cell Parts
Animal vs Plant Cell
100
What kind of microscope only has one lens?
simple microscope
100
True or False. Theodor Schwann was the first to use the word cell.
False. Robert Hooke ws the first to use the word cell.
100
What are the 3 main parts of the cell?
Cell membrane, cytoplasm, and nucleus
100
Tiny cell structures that carry out specific functions within the cell are called _______________.
organelles
100
True or False. Animal cells have a cell wall.
False. Only plant cells have a cell wall
200
What is a lens?
A piece of curved glass or other clear material.
200
Who was Matthias Schlieden?
The scientist that said all plants are made of cells.
200
Which cell part is like the brain of the cell?
the nucleus
200
What does mitochondria do?
Produces (makes) most of the energy for the cell.
200
What are the 3 jobs of the cell wall?
1. Protect the plant cell. 2. Give the cell its shape. 3. Gives the cell support.
300
What is the right way to carry a microscope?
Use two hands. One on the base and one on the arm.
300
Which scientist discovered that all animals are made of cells?
Theodor Schwann
300
Which cell part is like jello?
Cytoplasm
300
Which cell part is like a highway (road)? Which cell part functions as tiny factories?
Endoplasmic Reticulum and Ribosomes
300
True or False. Chloroplasts help plant cells make food.
True
400
What is a microscope?
A microscope is a tool that makes things look larger than they really are.
400
What did Rudolf Virchow discover?
That cells can only come from cells that already exist.
400
Which of these is not a main cell part? - nucleus - ribosomes - cytoplasm - cell membrane
ribosomes
400
What do chloroplasts do? Do all cells have chloroplasts?
Capture energy from the sun and uses it to make food for the cell. Only plant cells have chloroplasts.
400
What do lysosomes do?
Lysosomes break down unhealthy parts of animal cells.
500
What are the 5 ways to take care of a microscope?
-Always carry with 2 hands. -Only use lens paper for cleaning. -Do not force knobs. -Always store covered. -Keep objects clear of desk and cords.
500
What is cell theory?
1. All living things are made up of cells. 2. The cell is the basic unit of structure and function. 3. Cells come only from other living things.
500
What does the cell membrane do?
-Protects the inside of the cell -Supports and gives the cell its shape -Controls the movement of materials into and out of a cell
500
What do the golgi bodies do?
Receives proteins from the endoplasmic reticulum, packages the proteins, and delivers the proteins to other parts of the cell.
500
Describe how vacuoles differ between plants and animals.
Plant cells have only one or two very large vacuoles. Animal cells may have many small vacuoles.