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What makes plant cells different from animal cells?
What makes plant cells different from animal cells?
What can you conclude about a specimen with a cell wall and various organelles?
What can you conclude about a specimen with a cell wall and various organelles?
Which statement about the nucleus is the exception?
Which statement about the nucleus is the exception?
Which organelle is unique within an autotrophic, eukaryotic cell?
Which organelle is unique within an autotrophic, eukaryotic cell?
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Based on the tenets of the cell theory, which does not belong to the group?
Based on the tenets of the cell theory, which does not belong to the group?
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Explain the postulates of the cell theory.
Explain the postulates of the cell theory.
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Describe the structure and function of major and subcellular organelles.
Describe the structure and function of major and subcellular organelles.
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Trace the historical development of the cell leading to cell theory.
Trace the historical development of the cell leading to cell theory.
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Determine the structure and function of the cell.
Determine the structure and function of the cell.
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What does the term 'bio' mean in Greek?
What does the term 'bio' mean in Greek?
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What is the branch of natural science dealing with the study of life?
What is the branch of natural science dealing with the study of life?
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Viruses are classified as living organisms.
Viruses are classified as living organisms.
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What is not a characteristic of life?
What is not a characteristic of life?
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Study Notes
Plant and Animal Cells
- Plant cells have a rigid cell wall, while animal cells do not.
- Both types of cells have cell membranes, undergo cell division, and contain various organelles.
- The presence of a cell wall and specific organelles indicates a plant cell from observed characteristics.
Nucleus
- The nucleus contains genetic material (DNA) and acts as the control center for cellular activities.
- It regulates metabolic functions and cellular processes.
- An incorrect statement about the nucleus is that it controls the cytoplasm, which is not accurate.
Unique Organelles
- Chloroplasts are unique to autotrophic eukaryotic cells, enabling photosynthesis.
- Other organelles such as chromatin, cytoplasm, and cell membranes are not exclusive to this cell type.
Cell Theory
- All living organisms (animals, plants, bacteria) are composed of cells.
- Viruses are not classified within this group as they do not fulfill the criteria of living organisms.
History and Study of Cells
- Cell theory is rooted in the historical development of understanding cells as basic life units.
- Major organelles include the nucleus, mitochondria, and chloroplasts, each serving specific functions for cell activities.
Characteristics of Life
- Seven essential traits describe living organisms: organization, reproduction, response to stimuli, homeostasis, growth and development, adaptation, and metabolism.
- Organization is foundational, beginning at the cellular level.
- Reproduction can occur via sexual or asexual means, such as mitosis.
- Sensitivity allows organisms to react to environmental stimuli.
- Homeostasis refers to maintaining internal balance despite external changes, exemplified by physiological responses like sweating.
Nature of Viruses
- Viruses exist in a "gray area" between living and non-living as they do not exhibit independent replication or self-maintenance.
- They play a crucial role in biological processes and evolution despite not being classified as living organisms.
Types of Cells
- Distinction between prokaryotic cells (single-celled) and eukaryotic cells (can be unicellular or multicellular).
- Unicellular organisms consist of a single cell, whereas multicellular organisms contain numerous specialized cells.
Branch of Biological Sciences
- Biology, derived from Greek words for “life” and “study,” encompasses various disciplines including botany, microbiology, and genetics.
- Each branch focuses on specific aspects of living organisms and their interactions within ecosystems.
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This diagnostic test evaluates your understanding of the differences between plant and animal cells. Questions focus on key features such as cell walls, organelles, and cellular processes. Test your knowledge and see how well you can distinguish between the two types of cells.
