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Cell Introduction

Cell Introduction

A cell is the basic unit of structure and function in living things.  It performs all of the life functions.  A living thing can be as small as a single cell as in bacteria.  A living thing can also have millions of cells each with a different job as in a human
 

 

Cell Theory

1.All living things are made up of one or more cells.

2.Cells are the smallest living thing.

3.Cells divide to form new cells.

 

Plant vs. Animal

1.  Plant cells are rectangle shaped, Animal cells are circle shaped.

2. Plant cells are arranged in a grid, kind of like bricks .  Animal cells are all smooched together.

3. Plant cells have a Cell wall and Chloroplasts

4.  Plants have a larger vacuole then animals.

 

Glossary

Organelles:   Parts inside the cell that perform all the life functions

Life functions:  Things all living things must do in order to be living