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The Life of a Cell: Functions, Shapes, and Sizes

Discover the fascinating world of cells- the building blocks of all living things. Learn about their different shapes, sizes, and specialized functions. Explore how cells work, interact, and perform essential tasks within the body.

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The Life of a Cell: Functions, Shapes, and Sizes

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  1. TheLife of acell All living things are made of cells

  2. How big are cells? http://www.cellsalive.com/howbig.htm

  3. What do cells look like

  4. What do cells do? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gFuEo2ccTPA

  5. About cells • Our body is made of trillions of cells mostly “glued” together into tissues • Cells come in different Shapes and sizes • All cells come from pre existing cells

  6. Cells are specialized. This means that different cells perform different specific functions Ex. White blood cells are specialized to Find and eat things that do not belong in the body http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JnlULOjUhSQ Red Blood Cells are specialized to carry oxygen

  7. Cells contain enzymes: • Materials can be broken down or built up inside cells. Ex. Cells make proteins • Things can move into and out of cells. Ex. Oxygen in and co2 out

  8. Cells contain organelles that do jobs inside the cell.

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