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Which organelle is primarily responsible for producing lipids?
Which organelle is primarily responsible for producing lipids?
Which organelle functions primarily in the digestion of food and bacteria within a cell?
Which organelle functions primarily in the digestion of food and bacteria within a cell?
Which organelle provides the structural rigidity and protection for plant cells?
Which organelle provides the structural rigidity and protection for plant cells?
What is the function of the nucleolus within the cell?
What is the function of the nucleolus within the cell?
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Which organelle is known as the powerhouse of the cell due to its role in energy production?
Which organelle is known as the powerhouse of the cell due to its role in energy production?
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Who was the first person to see and name the cell?
Who was the first person to see and name the cell?
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Which of the following statements is NOT one of the three main ideas of the cell theory?
Which of the following statements is NOT one of the three main ideas of the cell theory?
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Which characteristic is a defining feature of eukaryotic cells?
Which characteristic is a defining feature of eukaryotic cells?
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What does the term 'cell specialization' refer to?
What does the term 'cell specialization' refer to?
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Which structure is common to both prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells?
Which structure is common to both prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells?
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Study Notes
Cell Theory
- Robert Hooke was the first to observe and name cells.
- Anton van Leeuwenhoek was the first to observe living, moving cells.
- Matthias Schleiden concluded that all plants are made of living cells.
- Theodor Schwann concluded that all animals are made of living cells.
- Rudolf Virchow proposed that all cells come from pre-existing cells.
- The three main ideas of cell theory are:
- Cells are the basic units of life
- All living things are made up of cells
- Cells come from other cells
- Microscopes allow visualization of cells and their structures, aiding in the understanding of their functions.
Prokaryotic vs. Eukaryotic Cells
- Prokaryotic cells are simple and lack a nucleus.
- Eukaryotic cells are complex and have a nucleus.
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Both prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells share three structures:
- Cytoplasm
- Ribosomes
- Cell membrane
- Eukaryotic cells are more complex than prokaryotic cells due to the presence of a nucleus and other organelles.
Cell Specialization
- Cell specialization is the process where cells within a multicellular organism develop specific functions and structures to perform specialized tasks.
- Robert Koch established the link between specific germs and particular diseases, contributing to the germ theory of disease.
Organelles
- Endoplasmic reticulum manufactures lipids.
- Vacuoles are membrane-bound sacs that store food and water.
- Mitochondria are the powerhouses of the cell.
- Ribosomes assemble proteins.
- Cell membrane separates the cell from its environment and controls what enters and leaves.
- Lysosomes are garbage disposals that contain digestive enzymes.
- Centrioles are found only in animal cells and aid in cell division.
- Ribosomes assemble new proteins for use outside the cell and redistribute them.
- Cell wall provides protection and rigid shape to plant cells.
- Cytoplasm is the clear gel-like fluid that holds organelles together.
- Golgi apparatus modifies, sorts, and packages materials.
- Flagella are long hair-like projections used for cell movement.
- Nucleus provides instructions for the cell.
- Nucleolus manufactures ribosomes.
- Chloroplasts transform light energy into chemical energy in plant cells.
Distinguishing Plant Cells from Animal Cells
- Plant cells have a large vacuole and a cell wall.
- Animal cells lack a cell wall and have centrioles.
Shared Organelles
- Plant and animal cells share:
- Mitochondria
- Nucleus
- Ribosomes
Microscope Components
- The eyepiece and objective lens contribute to the total magnification of a specimen.
- The diaphragm controls the amount of light passing through the specimen.
- The fine focus knob is used for precise focusing on high power.
- The eyepiece typically has a magnification between 5X and 30X.
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Test your knowledge on cell theory and the differences between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells. Explore key figures in cell discovery and the fundamental principles that define living cells. This quiz will help reinforce your understanding of cellular biology concepts.
