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Review of cell theory, types of cells, organelles, and macromolecules.

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How many cells make up prokaryotic organims?

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Which structures are found in ALL cells?

cell membrane, cytoplasm, DNA, ribosomes

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What type of cell is pictured? How do you know?

bacteria (prokaryotic) cell--no nucleus; coccus/sphere shaped

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What type of cells are pictured? How do you know?

eukaryotic cells (nucleus present)

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What does it mean to say that the cell is the most "basic unit of life"?

If a cell was broken down into its parts, those parts would not be considered living on their own

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Explain why humans have so many different types of cells.

specialized cells for specialized functions

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Where is the genetic information found for prokaryotic cells?

free-floating (in the cytoplasm in a region called the nucleoid)

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T/F: The cell theory applies to plants, animals, bacteria, rocks, and soil. Explain.

False; The cell theory only applies to LIVING organisms.

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Finish the sentence: When viewing cells through a microscope, the _____________________ is usually visible for eukaryotic and prokaryotic cells.

cell membrane

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