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Biology chapter 3 review
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Biology
9th Grade
11/20/2015

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What is the study of cells?
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Cytology
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Who observed the first cells?
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Robert Hooke
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What type of cells did he observe?
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Cork cells
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What is the entire substanceĀ of cells called?
Definition
Protoplasm
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What are the 3 principles of cell theory?
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  1. Cell is the basic unit of all living things
  2. Cells perform all functions of living things
  3. Cells come from the reproduction of existing cells
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List the 11 cellular functions
Definition
  1. Absorption
  2. digestion
  3. synthesis
  4. respiration
  5. movement
  6. egestion
  7. secretion
  8. homeostasis
  9. reproduction
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What determines the size of an organism?
Definition
Number of cells
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What are one-celled organisms are called?
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Unicellular organisms
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Organisms that are made up of many cells?
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Multicellular organism
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similar cells that are grouped together and perform a similar functions?
Definition
tissue
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Tissues grouped together to perform a specific function?
Definition
Organs
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Groups of organs working together?
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Organ system
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3 basic parts of a cell?
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  1. Boundary
  2. Cytoplasm
  3. nucleus
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Main differences between prokaryotic cells and eukaryotic cells?
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Prokaryotic cells= has a true nucleus

Eukaryotic= does not have a true nucleus

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Where is the cell membrane found?
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Outer exterior of the cell
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Where are the internal cellular membranes found?
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Around the organelles
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What are the 2 main components of cellular membranes?
Definition
  1. Lipids
  2. proteins
Term
Type of cell that has a cell wall?
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Plant Cells
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necessary for protein synthesis?
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ribosome
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Serves as a channel for the movement of substances?
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ER
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"Powerhouse of the cell"
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Mitochondria
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Contain enzymes that digest substances?
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Lysosome
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Storage structures in a cell?
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Vacuole
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Contrast flagella and cilia.
Definition

Flagella=one long hair (whip-like cell)

Cilia=many hairs

Term
Control center of the cell?
Definition
Nucleus
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Range of tolerance?
Definition
The range of temperature in which an organism will remain alive
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Optimal range?
Definition
Where it function best
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Movement of molecules across membranes against the concentration gradient?
Definition
Active transport
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Requires no energy from the cell?
Definition
Passive transport
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Examples of how your body adjusts to maintain your homeostasis when you environment changes?
Definition
  1. regulates temperature by sweating or shivering
  2. releases insulin
  3. regulates hormonal balance
  4. blood clotting
  5. releasing waste
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