Friday Flashcard Cells and Levels of Organization

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What is the principle that all cells are produced from?

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All cells are produced from other pre-existing cells.

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What level of organization comes after 'organs' and before 'cell'?

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Tissue.

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List the correct order of organization in living things from most basic to most complex.

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Cell, tissue, organ, organ system, organism.

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What type of cells do animals have?

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Eukaryotic cells.

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What type of cells do all bacteria have?

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Prokaryotic cells.

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Define 'cell'.

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The basic unit of life that can perform all life processes.

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What is an 'organelle'?

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A specialized structure within a cell that performs a specific function.

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What is the difference between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells?

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Prokaryotic cells lack a nucleus and membrane-bound organelles, while eukaryotic cells have both.

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What is an 'organ system'?

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A group of organs that work together to perform complex functions for the organism.

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What is the function of tissues in multicellular organisms?

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Tissues are groups of similar cells that work together to perform a specific function.