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Definition
A cell is a highly organized compartment containing organelles
that carry out specific functions within a concentrated aqueous
cytoplasm surrounded by a plasma membrane. Cells can be either
prokaryotic or eukaryotic. |
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| What is a Prokaryotic Cell? |
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Definition
Prokaryotic cells do not have an organized nucleus. The genetic
material (DNA) is found in a diffused state in the cytoplasm. It does
not form a chromatin and it is not bound by a nuclear membrane.
Membrane bound cell organelles are absent and the cell is bound by a
single or unit membrane. (eg. Bacteria) |
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| What is a Eukaryotic Cell? |
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| A cell containing organelles and DNA or RNA within a Nucleus. (eg. Animal and Plant Cells) |
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| Where do cells come from? |
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| All cells come from pre-existing cells. |
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| What is the Scientific Method? |
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Definition
| It is study of the physical world. Involves experimentation and observation. |
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| What are the steps to the Scientific Method |
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1. Obeservation
2. Hypothesis
3. Test hypothesis
4. Analysis
5. Conclusion |
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| All living systems are made of cells. Cells come from preexisting cells. |
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| A graphical representation of the evolutionary relationship among species. |
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