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Who was the first scientist to observe cells under a microscope?
What did Robert Hooke observe through the microscope?
Which scientists proposed the cell theory?
What is the main component of cork that Robert Hooke observed?
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Which type of cells lack distinct nuclei and have few organelles that are not membrane-bound?
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According to the cell theory, where do all cells come from?
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Where are chloroplasts mainly found in a leaf?
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What is the function of veins in a leaf?
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What does a chloroplast consist of?
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Where does chlorophyll, the green pigment, reside in a chloroplast?
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What drives the synthesis of organic molecules in the chloroplast?
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How is water delivered to the leaves?
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What are microscopic pores called that allow carbon dioxide to enter and oxygen to exit a leaf?
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What is the purpose of grana in a chloroplast?
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In which part of a plant are leaves responsible for exporting sugar?
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What is delivered to the leaves in veins?
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What did the invention of the microscope help scientists to study?
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Who was the first scientist to observe cells under a microscope?
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What is the main concept added by Rudolf Virchow to the cell theory?
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Which type of cells lack distinct nuclei and have few organelles that are not membrane-bound?
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What did Robert Hooke initially mistake the observed cells for?
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Which component characterizes living things in terms of the number of cells they have?
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What is the main function of chloroplasts in a leaf?
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Where are chloroplasts mainly found in a leaf?
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What is the purpose of veins in a leaf?
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What is the function of thylakoid sacs in a chloroplast?
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Where does chlorophyll, the green pigment, reside in a chloroplast?
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What drives the synthesis of organic molecules in the chloroplast?
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Where do leaves obtain water from?
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What is the role of stomata in leaves?
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What is the name of the dense fluid within a chloroplast?
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What is delivered to the leaves in veins?
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What is the main function of the cell wall in plants?
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Which organelle is responsible for digesting excess or worn-out organelles, food particles, and engulfed bacteria or viruses?
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What is the role of the nucleus in a eukaryotic cell?
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Which organelle converts light energy into chemical energy through photosynthesis in plants?
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What is the function of the endoplasmic reticulum in a eukaryotic cell?
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What is the primary function of the cytoskeleton in a eukaryotic cell?
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Which organelle is responsible for synthesizing RNA and producing ribosomes?
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What is the function of microbodies in eukaryotic cells?
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Which component of the eukaryotic cell separates the nuclear contents from the cytoplasm?
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What is the role of vacuoles in eukaryotic cells?
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Which organelle is responsible for generating energy in the form of ATP in eukaryotic cells?
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What is the main function of the cell wall in plant cells?
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Which organelle in eukaryotic cells is responsible for sorting, packaging, and secreting cellular products?
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What is the function of lysosomes in eukaryotic cells?
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What is the primary function of chloroplasts in plant cells?
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What separates the nuclear contents from the cytoplasm in eukaryotic cells?
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Which organelle synthesizes RNA and produces ribosomes in eukaryotic cells?
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What is the function of centrioles in eukaryotic cells?
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What is the role of microbodies in eukaryotic cells?
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What is the function of the cytoskeleton in eukaryotic cells?
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Study Notes
- Eukaryotic cells have distinct nuclei and multiple membrane-bound organelles, found in animals, plants, protists, and fungi.
- Eukaryotic cells have three main components: a cell membrane (plasma membrane), a nucleus, and various organelles.
- The cell membrane (plasma membrane) is a phospholipid bilayer that separates the cell from its external environment. It is selectively permeable, allowing certain molecules to pass through while blocking others.
- The nucleus is a membrane-bound organelle that contains the cell's genetic material and controls its growth and reproduction. It is surrounded by the nuclear envelope, which has nuclear pores for mRNA and protein passage.
- The cytoplasm is the jelly-like material within the cell membrane that contains various organelles.
- Eukaryotic cells have several organelles with distinct functions:
- Cell wall (plants): provides structural support, maintains shape, and prevents water loss.
- Mitochondrion: generates energy in the form of ATP.
- Vacuole: stores water, food, and waste.
- Golgi apparatus: sorts, packages, and secretes cellular products.
- Lysosomes: digest excess or worn-out organelles, food particles, and engulfed bacteria or viruses.
- Centrioles: form spindle fibers during cell division.
- Endoplasmic reticulum: transports materials within the cell and between the nucleus and cytoplasm.
- Chloroplasts (plants): converts light energy into chemical energy through photosynthesis.
- Nuclear membrane: separates the nuclear contents from the cytoplasm.
- Nucleoplasm: synthesizes RNA and produces ribosomes.
- Ribosomes: assemble proteins using RNA.
- Cytoskeleton: maintains cell shape, facilitates motility, and moves organelles.
- Microbodies: neutralize toxic materials produced during cellular metabolism.
- Photosynthesis is the process by which chloroplasts in plants and other organisms convert light energy into chemical energy stored in organic compounds, primarily sugars.
- Almost all plants are photoautotrophs, which use light as an energy source to synthesize organic substances from carbon dioxide and water.
- Photosynthesis occurs in various photosynthetic organisms, including algae and some prokaryotes.
- Heterotrophs, which cannot produce their own food, obtain organic material from other organisms, making them dependent on autotrophs.
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Test your knowledge about the discovery and study of cells, including the role of the microscope and notable scientists like Robert Hooke. Learn about the significance of understanding cells in relation to life and living organisms.
