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Reproduction |
Cells produce new cells of the same kind through cell division. |
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Development |
Growth, in the biological sense, is not merely characterized by a literal increase in girth. It also refers to the irreversible increase in the number of cells. A multitude of cell division will change an organism's form from a simple to complex one. |
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Movement |
To better interact with its environment and have a higher chance of surviving, a cell must be able to change its physical position. |
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Responsiveness |
Cells react accordingly when they encounter other organisms or objects in their environment. |
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Metabolism |
Cells utilize energy that they obtain from their diet for daily activities. |
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Homeostasis |
A cell can maintain a stable internal environment in the face of changing external conditions. |
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Organization |
A cell is made up of smaller units called organelles which each perform a specific function. |
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Presence of genes |
All lifeforms contain information in the form of genes that allow them to pass on their physical traits to their offspring. |
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Evolution |
Cells with better adaptations with respect to their environment will have a higher chance of surviving. |
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Matthias Schleiden |
All plants are made up of cells |
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Theodor Schwann |
every animal is composed of cells and products of cells |
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Robert Remak |
claimed that all cells arise from pre existing cells through cell division |
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Rudolf Virchow |
popularized the Latin phrase "omnis cellula e cellula" |