Identifying Cells
What tool is used to see cells?
Microscope
What scale are our eyes in?
1x
Bacteria is the largest type of ____ cell?
Prokaryotic
What is the purpose of using a 3D model?
More realistic and detailed view of the design
Is sugar an organism? Why or why not?
No, it does not have cells.
Why would butterfly wings look different if viewed through different objective lenses?
They are taken at different scales, some are magnified more
What three organelles are in plant cells but not animal cells?
Vacuole, cell wall, chloroplast
Do humans have bigger cells or more cells than mice?
More cells
Fill in the blanks:
Bacteria, mosses, and insects are called _____ and are made up of ______.
Organisms, cells
Do magnified photos show more or less detail of slide portions?
More detail
What does the nucleus store? What’s an analogy for its role?
Genetic material, control center
Which organelle has a similar function to the digestive system, the breakdown of food into energy?
Mitochondria
How does a paramecium (bacteria) differ from a shrimp eye?
Single celled organism (unicellular) vs. multicellular organism
Why is Robert Hooke important to the discovery of cells?
He created the microscope.
What is the protein of the Eukaryotic cell?
Ribosomes
How can a cell be described as a whole system? How is it part of a larger system?
Cells make up all living organisms, including both unicellular organisms and multicellular organisms. As a unicellular organism, the cell must perform all the functions needed to live. In a multicellular organism, different types of cells perform unique functions to provide for the needs of the whole organism.
What are the three parts of cell theory?
A. All living organismsare composedof one or more cells.
B. Cells are the building blocks of life.
C. All cells come from cells.
What are the two types of microscopes used in labs?
Compund and electron
What organelle distributes ribosomes throughout the cell?
Golgi apparatus
What might happen to a cell if it gets too large?
The cell’s surface area will not be sufficient to take in enough nutrients and water or to rid itself of waste.