Cell Theory and Modern Interpretation
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Who is credited with the discovery of the cell?

  • Matthias Jakob Schleiden
  • Theodor Schwann
  • Robert Hooke (correct)
  • Louis Pasteur
  • Which statement is not part of the modern interpretation of cell theory?

  • All cells share the same basic chemical composition.
  • Cells contain chloroplasts for energy metabolism. (correct)
  • Energy flow occurs within cells.
  • All living organisms are made of one or more cells.
  • What type of cell is described as having a well-organized nucleus?

  • Prokaryotic cell
  • Fungal cell
  • Eukaryotic cell (correct)
  • Bacterial cell
  • What feature is unique to prokaryotic cells?

    <p>Circular chromosome</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following describes all cells in organisms of similar species?

    <p>They essentially have the same chemical composition.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which type of cell are plasmids typically found?

    <p>In prokaryotic cells predominantly</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the cell theory suggest about the origin of cells?

    <p>All cells arise from pre-existing cells.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is characteristic of eukaryotic cells?

    <p>Diploid zygote chromosomes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Cell Theory

    • Robert Hooke discovered the cell in 1665, describing it in Micrographia.
    • Theodor Schwann and Matthias Schleiden developed the Cell Theory.
    • All living organisms are composed of one or more cells.
    • The cell is the basic unit of life.
    • All cells arise from pre-existing cells.

    Modern Interpretation of Cell Theory

    • All known living things are made of one or more cells.
    • All living cells arise from pre-existing cells via division.
    • The cell is the fundamental unit of structure and function in living organisms.
    • An organism's activity depends on the combined activity of independent cells.
    • Metabolism and biochemical processes occur within cells.
    • Cells contain DNA, specifically within chromosomes, and RNA found in the cell nucleus and cytoplasm.
    • Cells of similar species share a similar chemical composition.

    Modern Cell Theory Version 2

    • Energy flow occurs within cells.
    • Heredity information (DNA) is passed from cell to cell.
    • All cells have the same basic chemical composition.

    Types of Cells

    • Prokaryotic cells: These cells are primitive, unorganized, and lack a nucleus (karyon - nucleus). Examples include bacteria, blue-green algae, mycoplasma, rickettsia, and actinomycetes.
    • Eukaryotic cells: These cells are advanced, organized, and have a true nucleus (eu - true). Examples include protozoans, animal cells, plant cells, and fungal cells.

    Prokaryotic Cell Structure (Diagram)

    • Capsule
    • Cell Wall
    • Plasma Membrane
    • Cytoplasm
    • Ribosomes
    • Plasmid
    • Pili
    • Bacterial Flagellum
    • Nucleoid (circular DNA)

    Eukaryotic Cell Structure (Diagram)

    • Cell Wall
    • Cell Membrane
    • Golgi Apparatus
    • Chloroplast
    • Vacuole Membrane
    • Smooth Endoplasmic Reticulum (no ribosomes)
    • Nucleolus
    • Nucleus
    • Rough Endoplasmic Reticulum (ribosomes)
    • Large Central Vacuole (amyloplast/starch grain)
    • Mitochondrion
    • Cytoplasm
    • Ribosomes
    • Golgi Vesicles
    • Raphide Crystal
    • Druse Crystal

    Prokaryote vs. Eukaryote Comparison

    • Prokaryotes*

    • Size: 1-2 by 1-4 μm or less

    • Genetic material: Nucleoid, one circular chromosome, no histones

    • Structure: No membrane-bound organelles, small ribosomes (70S), functionally related genes clustered

    • Growth: Zygote - merozygotic

    • Cell wall: Peptidoglycan

    • Other differences: Gas vacuoles and mesozomes present, cytoplasmic streaming and pinocytosis absent.

    • Eukaryotes*

    • Size: > 5 μm

    • Genetic material: Well-organized nucleus, more than one chromosome, histones present

    • Structure: Membrane-bound organelles present, large ribosomes (80S),

    • Growth: Zygote - diploid

    • Cell wall: No peptidoglycan

    • Other differences: Cytoplasmic streaming and pinocytosis present

    Prokaryote vs. Eukaryote (continued)

    • Prokaryote*
    • Mitochondria - absent
    • Chloroplast - absent
    • Golgi bodies - absent
    • Endoplasmic reticulum - absent
    • Eukaryote*
    • Mitochondria - present
    • Chloroplast - present
    • Golgi bodies - present
    • Endoplasmic reticulum - present

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    Explore the foundations of Cell Theory and its modern interpretations through this quiz. Understand the contributions of key scientists like Robert Hooke, Theodor Schwann, and Matthias Schleiden, and how they shaped our understanding of life at the cellular level. Test your knowledge on the structure, function, and metabolism of cells.

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