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What is one of the key statements made by the cell theory?
What is one of the key statements made by the cell theory?
- Cells always function as autonomous units
- The cell is the smallest unit of life (correct)
- Living structures are composed of discrete cells
- Fungi may have filamentous structures called hyphae
Which of the following challenges the idea that cells always function as autonomous units?
Which of the following challenges the idea that cells always function as autonomous units?
- Some fungi have filamentous structures
- All living things are composed of cells
- Unicellular algae may grow to large sizes
- Muscle cells fuse to form fibres with multiple nuclei (correct)
What characteristic of fungal hyphae challenges the idea of living structures being composed of discrete cells?
What characteristic of fungal hyphae challenges the idea of living structures being composed of discrete cells?
- Fungi having filamentous structures
- Cells arising only from pre-existing cells
- Unicellular algae growing to large sizes
- Fungi being aseptate with continuous cytoplasm (correct)
Which type of algae may grow to very large sizes and present an exception to typical cell sizes?
Which type of algae may grow to very large sizes and present an exception to typical cell sizes?
In cell biology, what process involves nuclear division to produce two daughter cells?
In cell biology, what process involves nuclear division to produce two daughter cells?
Which statement best summarizes a fundamental concept of cell theory?
Which statement best summarizes a fundamental concept of cell theory?
What is the main difference between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells?
What is the main difference between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells?
Which evolutionary process is believed to have led to the development of eukaryotic cells?
Which evolutionary process is believed to have led to the development of eukaryotic cells?
What is a distinctive feature of eukaryotic cells compared to prokaryotic cells?
What is a distinctive feature of eukaryotic cells compared to prokaryotic cells?
Which statement best describes the main function of organelles in a cell?
Which statement best describes the main function of organelles in a cell?
What is meant by compartmentalization in eukaryotic cells?
What is meant by compartmentalization in eukaryotic cells?
Which mnemonic can help remember differences between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells?
Which mnemonic can help remember differences between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells?
What cellular component in prokaryotic cells is responsible for polypeptide synthesis?
What cellular component in prokaryotic cells is responsible for polypeptide synthesis?
Which structure in prokaryotic cells is used for protection against desiccation and phagocytosis?
Which structure in prokaryotic cells is used for protection against desiccation and phagocytosis?
How do prokaryotes typically divide?
How do prokaryotes typically divide?
What is the main function of attachment pili in prokaryotic cells?
What is the main function of attachment pili in prokaryotic cells?
What is the function of the cytoplasm in prokaryotic cells?
What is the function of the cytoplasm in prokaryotic cells?
Which cellular component maintains the shape of prokaryotic cells and prevents bursting?
Which cellular component maintains the shape of prokaryotic cells and prevents bursting?
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Cell Theory Key Statement
Cell Theory Key Statement
The cell is the smallest unit of life.
Challenge to Autonomous Cells
Challenge to Autonomous Cells
Muscle cells fuse forming fibers with multiple nuclei.
Challenge from Fungal Hyphae
Challenge from Fungal Hyphae
Fungi are aseptate with continuous cytoplasm.
Algae Size Exception
Algae Size Exception
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Mitosis
Mitosis
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Cell Theory's Core
Cell Theory's Core
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Eukaryotic vs Prokaryotic
Eukaryotic vs Prokaryotic
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Eukaryotic Cell Development
Eukaryotic Cell Development
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Eukaryotic Cell Feature
Eukaryotic Cell Feature
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Organelle Main Function
Organelle Main Function
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Compartmentalization
Compartmentalization
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Mnemonic for Eukaryotic vs Prokaryotic
Mnemonic for Eukaryotic vs Prokaryotic
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Prokaryotic Polypeptide Synthesis
Prokaryotic Polypeptide Synthesis
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Prokaryotic Cell Protection
Prokaryotic Cell Protection
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Prokaryotic Division
Prokaryotic Division
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Attachment Pili Function
Attachment Pili Function
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Prokaryotic Cytoplasm
Prokaryotic Cytoplasm
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Cell Shape and Burst Prevention
Cell Shape and Burst Prevention
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