a i What is a cell? ii name three scientists that are associated with the discovery of the cell. b. make a diagram, 6cm to 8cm long of a plant cell and labe...

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a. i. A cell is the basic unit of life, which is capable of carrying out all the functions necessary for an organism's survival. ii. The three scientists associated with the discovery of the cell are Robert Hooke, Anton van Leeuwenhoek, and Matthias Schleiden. b. i. Diagram of a plant cell with the organelle responsible for cell production labeled: [Please note that plant cells do not produce cells by mitosis, which is a process of cell division. They produce cells by the process of mitosis.]  ii. The blood cell in humans that does not have the organelle responsible for cell production is the red blood cell (also known as erythrocytes). iii. The biological implication of the red blood cell not possessing the organelle responsible for cell reproduction is that they cannot undergo cell division or replication. Therefore, they are incapable of producing new cells, which limits their lifespan and the amount of oxygen they can carry. c. Six organelles found in a plant cell are: i. Nucleus - contains the genetic material of the cell. ii. Cell wall - provides structural support to the cell. iii. Chloroplasts - responsible for photosynthesis and producing food for the plant cell. iv. Mitochondria - involved in energy production through cellular respiration. v. Endoplasmic reticulum - involved in protein and lipid synthesis. vi. Golgi apparatus - involved in the packaging, processing, and secretion of proteins and lipids.