cell theory
who discovered the cell theory
Theodor Schwann
what is an organelle
a subcellular structure that has one or more specific jobs to perform in the cell
what is an atom
the smallest unit into which matter can be divided without the release of electrically charged particles
what are the levels of an organization
cells, tissue, organ, organ system, organism
why is the cell theory important
it explains the concept of cell
what are the functions of the organelle
energy production, building proteins and secretions, destroying toxins, and responding to external signals
who discovered the atom
john dalton
what is the first level of organization
cell
what are the cell types
prokaryotic and eukaryotic
what are organelles made up of
membrane-bound structure
is water an atom
no
what is the 4th level of organization
organ system
what is an example of the cell theory
bacteria
how is an organelle formed
organelle biogenesis is the process by which new organelles are made
are humans made of atoms
about 99% of your body is made up of atoms
why are levels of organization important
to help people
what are the two main concepts of the cell theory
1. all living organisms are composed of one or more cells
2. the cell is the basic unit of life
how many organelles are in a cell
6
who named the atom
Democritus
which level of organization is the most common/ well known
cells