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7.1 Life Is Cellular

Name

Class

Date

7.1

Life Is Cellular

Lesson Objectives

State the cell theory.

Describe how the different types of microscope work.

Distinguish between prokaryotes and eukaryotes.

BUILD

Vocabulary

A. The chart below shows key terms from the lesson with their definitions. Complete the chart by

writing a strategy to help you remember the meaning of each term. One has been done for you.

How I’m Going to Remember

Term

Definition

the Meaning

I’ll think of cells in a jail that are

Cell

Basic unit of life

small rooms in a building.

Cell membrane

Thin flexible barrier that

separates the cell from its

environment

Cell theory

All living things are made of

one or more cells; cells are

the basic units of structure

and function; and new cells

come from previously

existing cells.

Eukaryote

Cell with DNA that is

enclosed in a nucleus

Nucleus

Cell structure that contains

genetic material

Prokaryote

Cell with DNA not enclosed

in a nucleus

B. As you work through this lesson, you may find these terms in the activities. When you need to

write a key term or a definition, highlight the term or the definition.

7.1 Life Is Cellular