Cell Theory and Structure

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Objective

I can explain the three parts of cell theory and describe the basic structures and functions of cells.

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Practice

7 questions

1

What are the three main ideas of the cell theory?

2

Give two ways that prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells are different. Focus on the parts inside the cell.

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Exit ticket

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State the three parts of the cell theory. List three structures found in both prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells and briefly describe the function of each.

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