Cells

High school (ages 12+)
Science & Technology

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/cells

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the scientific name?Cellula (Latin for 'small room')
2. What is the related topics?Molecular Biology, Genetics, Biochemistry, Histology, Oncology, Stem Cell Biology
3. What are cells and why are they important?Cells are tiny building blocks, like LEGO bricks, that make up everything alive. They hold the parts that let living things grow, move, and stay healthy.
4. How are prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells different?Prokaryotic cells, like bacteria, are simple and don't have a nucleus. Eukaryotic cells, found in plants and animals, have a nucleus and many special parts called organelles.

Cell Theory: The fundamental biological principle that all living organisms are composed of cells, and that cells are the basic units of life and arise from pre-existing cells.
Prokaryote: A type of cell characterized by the absence of a membrane-bound nucleus and other membrane-bound organelles.
Eukaryote: A type of cell characterized by the presence of a membrane-bound nucleus and other membrane-bound organelles.
Organelle: A specialized subunit within a cell that has a specific function, such as the nucleus or mitochondria.