"Cell-ebrities" (Cell Theory & Specialized Cells)
This is the smallest structural and functional unit of life.
What is a cell?
This organelle is the principal’s office of the cell (contains the rules: DNA).
What is the nucleus?
This process is how plants make food instead of ordering DoorDash.
What is photosynthesis?
The main reason cells divide: so you can grow taller than your little brother.
What is growth?
These cells are like Uber drivers for oxygen.
What are red blood cells?
This jelly-like goo fills the cell but is NOT grape jelly.
What is cytoplasm?
This chemical equation turns glucose + oxygen into ATP (energy), CO₂, and H₂O.
What is cellular respiration?
This type of cell division makes body cells for growth and repair.
What is mitosis?
These long, stringy cells are basically the Wi-Fi of your body.
What are nerve cells?
Known as the powerhouse of the cell, but sadly doesn’t come with free charging ports.
What is the mitochondria?
Respiration happens here (think gym = energy), photosynthesis happens here (think green).
What are the mitochondria and chloroplasts?
This type of cell division makes gametes (reproductive cells) and cuts the DNA in half.
What is meiosis?
Put these in order: Cells → Organs → Organ Systems → Organisms → Tissues
What is Cells → Tissues → Organs → Organ Systems → Organisms?
Eukaryotic cells can multitask like pros because they’re loaded with these little "mini-organs."
What are organelles?
Why do plants even bother with photosynthesis?
What is to change light energy into chemical energy (food)?
Name TWO other reasons (besides growth) why cells divide.
What is repair damaged cells and replace worn-out cells?