FUNctions
What is the function of the nucleus?
holding the DNA; control center of the cell
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Outer lining of the cells. Controls what goes in and out.
Cell Membrane
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Converts sunlight, water, and carbon dioxide into glucose and oxygen in a process called photosynthesis.
Chloroplasts
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Name an organelle that a plant cell has, and an animal cell does not.
Cell wall; chloroplasts
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Name three scientists involved in cell theory
Virchow, Schleiden, Schwann, Hooke, Leeuwenhoek
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How do you properly carry a microscope?
One hand on the base, and the other on the arm
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What is the function of cytoplasm?
Holding the components of the cell; protects them from damage
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A rigid exterior which protects and supports the cell.
Cell Wall
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Stores water and nutrients for the cell to survive.
Vacuole
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Name an organelle that an animal cell has, and a plant cell does not.
BONUS: What is the function of that organelle
EX: Centriole; aids in cell division
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What two things is Robert Hooke most known for contributing to cell theory?
1) improving the microscope (added light!)
2) described what he saw as "cells" as he was looking at cork
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What will the total magnification be if the objective lens is set to 10x?
10 (ocular lens) x 10 (objective lens) = 100 times magnification
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What is the job of the lysosome?
remove waste
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Controls all activity in the cell (the brain) and stores DNA
Nucleus
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Follows the instructions of the nucleus and creates proteins.
Ribosomes
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What is similar and difference about the appearance of a plant cell vs. an animal cell?
Plant: more rectangular; more rigid
Animal: More blobby
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Which scientist proposed that all cells come from other pre-existing cells?
Rudolf Virchow
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What are the "things" called that hold the slide in place on a microscope?
Stage clips
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Plant
Animal
Bacteria
Bacteria
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Fluid that fills the cell and keeps the organelles in place.
Cytoplasm
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Packaging plant. They group items together and pack them into vesicles (packets).
Golgi Apparatus/Body
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What is a difference between eukaryotic and prokaryotic cells?
Nucleus
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Who was the first scientist to say that all ANIMALS are made of cells?
Schwann
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What are the lenses on a microscope called that can be "twisted" to different magnifications?
Objective lenses
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What is the function of the nucleolus?
Produce ribosomes
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Power plant of the cell. They create energy called ATP.
Mitochondria
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Breakdown and detoxify waste material within the cell.
Lysosomes
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Name two ways that vacuoles are different/similar in plant cells vs. animal cells
Plant cells: larger vacuole; only one vacuole
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Name the three main components of cell theory
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Name five parts of a microscope
Answers will vary.
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