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Cell Theory Created to justify whether or not something is to be considered living Consists of 6 rules (tenets) that must ALL be followed
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Cell Theory Parts All living things are made of one or more cells
Amoeba (one celled organism) Human red blood cell Plant cell
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Cell Theory Cell is the basic unit of life
- Smallest part which can live on its own
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Cell Theory 3. Cells only come from other cells
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Cell Theory Energy flow happens in all cells
- (They get food or energy from somewhere in their environment. Ex. : sun, eating other cells, or volcanic gases)
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Cell Theory 5. Genetic information (DNA) is contained in all cells and passed from cell to cell.
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Cell Theory 6. All cells are made of the same basic chemicals
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Why Viruses are Not Alive
Does have DNA, but…. Can not replicate on its own. Does not have any organelles Not made up of cells Flu virus
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