Cells! Cells! Cells!

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What is the basic unit of life?

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The basic unit of life is called a cell.

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True or False: The cell is the building block of all living things.

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True

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What are vacuoles and their function in plant cells?

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Vacuoles are storage bubbles found in cells, and plant cells typically have one large vacuole.

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What is the smallest level of organization of life in an organism?

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The smallest level of organization of life in an organism is the cell.

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What organelle absorbs sunlight to produce food for plant cells?

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The organelle that absorbs sunlight and uses it to produce food for plant cells is the chloroplast.

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What is the function of the cell membrane?

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The cell membrane controls the movement of substances in and out of the cell.

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What is the role of mitochondria in a cell?

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Mitochondria are known as the powerhouse of the cell, as they produce energy through cellular respiration.

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What is the difference between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells?

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Prokaryotic cells do not have a nucleus or membrane-bound organelles, while eukaryotic cells do.

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What is cytoplasm?

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Cytoplasm is the jelly-like substance within a cell that contains organelles and is the site of many cellular processes.

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What is the function of ribosomes?

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Ribosomes are responsible for protein synthesis in the cell.

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