Lecture 1 - What is the fundamental unit of life? Flashcards
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What are the 3 points in cell theory?
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1) The cell is the unit of structure and function in living things
2) All living things are made of one or more cells
3) Cells come from pre-existing cells
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What is the first statement of cell theory?
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1) The cell is the unit of structure and function in living things
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What is the second theory of cell theory?
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2) All living things are made of one or more cells
4
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What is the third theory of cell division?
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3) Cells come from pre-existing cells
5
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What is the organisation of cells from large to small?
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Organisms -> Tissue -> Cell -> Organelles -> Molecules
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How are cells studied?
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as all cells came from one original cell, they are all similar so we can use certain cells as model systems.
