Cell Structure and Function

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What is the basic unit of life?

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The cell.

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What type of cell lacks a nucleus?

Back

Prokaryotic cell.

Front

What is one characteristic of prokaryotic cells?

Back

They are unicellular organisms.

Front

What is an example of a prokaryote?

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Bacteria.

Front

What are the structures within a cell that perform specific functions called?

Back

Organelles.

Front

What type of organism is composed of multiple cells?

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Multicellular organism.

Front

What is the function of the cell membrane?

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It regulates what enters and exits the cell.

Front

Where is DNA located in prokaryotic cells?

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It is found inside the cell, not in a defined nucleus.

Front

What is the jelly-like substance inside a cell called?

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Cytoplasm.

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What organelle is responsible for energy production in eukaryotic cells?

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Mitochondria.