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Anatomy ch3

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All organisms are made of cells
1st cell theory
all existing cells are produced by other living cells
2nd cell theory
the cell is the basic unit of life
3rd cell theory
Prokaryotic
Single celled organisms with no nucleus or membrane bound organelles
Cell wall and membrane and ribosomes
What do prokaryotic cells have?
Bacteria and Archaea
examples of prokaryotes
Eukaryotic
Cell with a nucleus and membrane bound organelles
Organelles
tiny organ-like structures with a function
Cell membrane
protects the cell; allows materials in and out
Cell wall
found in plant cells, rigid, extra support
Cytoskeleton
helps prevent from collapsing
Nucleus
brain of the cell; contains genetic info; directs the cell
Nucleolus
dark area of nucleus that makes ribosomes
Ribosomes
make proteins which code for things
Chloroplasts
found in plants; have pigment chlorophyll
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