Cell Theory, Prokaryotes, And Eukaryotes
What is a eukaryotic cell?
A cell with a well-defined nucleus.
What is a prokaryotic cell?
A cell with no nucleus.
What is the first rule of the cell theory?
All living things are composed of cells.
outer layer of the cell, which controls what goes in or out of the cell
Cell membrane
What are the most basic units of life? What are all living things made of?
Cells
What is the second rule of the cell theory?
Cells are the basic units of structure and function in living things.
gelatinous substance that fills the inside of cells
Cytoplasm
List two cell parts that are found in eukaryotes AND prokaryotes.
Cytoplasm and cell membrane are found in these types of organisms
Are algae prokaryotes or eukaryotes?
Eukaryotes
Are animals prokaryotes or eukaryotes?
Eukaryotes
Are fungi prokaryotes or eukaryotes?
Eukaryotes
Are plants prokaryotes or eukaryotes?
Eukaryotes
What is the third rule of the cell theory?
New cells are produced from existing cells.
What is the main difference between prokaryotic cells and eukaryotic cells?
Prokaryotic cells don't a nucleus; eukaryotic cells do have a nucleus.
organelles
a fancy word for a specialized subunit within a cell that has a specific function, kind of like organs in humans
What does the prefix pro- mean?
it is a prefix that means before
What does the prefix cyto- mean?
it is a prefix that means cell
What does the suffix -karyon mean?
it is a prefix that means nucleus
What does the prefix eu- mean?
it is a prefix that means true
Are bacteria prokaryotes or eukaryotes?
Bacteria are made of prokaryotic cells
Give an example of a prokaryotic organism.
Bacteria is an example of this type of organism
If you see an unidentified cell under a microscope, how can you tell if it is a eukaryote or a prokaryote?
If it has a nucleus it is a eukaryote; if it does not have a nucleus, then it is a prokaryote.
Where do all cells come from?
Other cells
