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Cells: the basic unit of life
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The Cell Theory
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All living organisms are made of _______________
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Cells are the basic ______________ of structure and function in living organisms
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New cells are made from _________________________ cells
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Different cell structures serve different functions
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ALL cells have…
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_________________________________ (AKA- Plasma Membrane)
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separates a cell from its environment
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controls what enters and leaves a cell
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Molecule that contains the genetic info of the organism
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Tells a cell how to make the proteins it needs
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Most cellular reactions occur in this fluid-like space
protein factories of the cell
Two main Types of Cells: Prokaryotes and Eukaryotes
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__________________________ Cells
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Smaller, less complex
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Unicellular organisms
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No nucleus
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No membrane-bound organelles
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Example: bacteria
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“Pro rhymes with NO”
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_____________________________ Cells
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Larger, more complex
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Can be Unicellular or multicellular
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Contains a nucleus
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Contains other organelles
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Examples: plants, animals, fungi, protists
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“Eu rhymes with DO”
Organelles
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____________________________ are specialized structures (parts) inside a cell
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Each organelle has a specific function (job)
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Most organelles are membrane-bound
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Most organelles are found in _________ plant and animal cells, but there are some differences
Not all cells are exactly the same…
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In __________________________ organisms, the cell performs ALL of life’s functions
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Cells in ______________________________ organisms specialize
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In humans, there are more than 220 types of cells.
Cells can specialize and work together to form ____________________, organs, and organ systems