Chapter 3 Cell Structure and Function Flashcards

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Early studies led to the development of the .
Cell theory
In 1665, English scientist discovered cells.
Robert Hooke
All are made of .
Organisms; cells
All existing are produced by other .
Cells; living cells
The is the most basic unit of .
Cell; life
The cell theory
1. all organisms are made of cells 2. all existing cells are produced by other living cells 3. the cell is the most basic unit of life
Within the membrane, a cell is filled with .
Cytoplasm
The cytoplasm contains , , , and .
Proteins; nucleic acids; minerals; ions
Define organelles
Structures specialized to perform distinct processes within a cell
Do not have a nucleus.
Prokaryotic cells
Do not have membrane-bound organelles.
Prokaryotic cells
DNA is suspended in the cytoplasm.
Prokaryotic cells
Have a nucleus
Eukaryotic cells
Have membrane bound organelles
Eukaryotic cells
DNA is enclosed in the nucleus
Eukaryotic cells