This lesson will discuss the cell theory as it relates to all cells and will describe the basic characteristics of all cells.
Source: Cell cycle image, Public Domain: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Wilson1900Fig2.jpg
The smallest unit of life
A theory that states all things are made of cells, cells are the smallest unit of life, and all cells come from preexisting cells
The jelly-like substance found inside of a cell which holds all other organelles
The macromolecule that contains all of an organism's genetic information
The type of cell which holds all of its genetic information inside of a membrane bound nucleus
The type of cell which does not contain a nucleus
The membrane which surrounds the outer body of the cell and controls what can enter and exit the cell