Biology - Half Way Review

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What are cells?

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The building block of which all living things are made of.

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What do lysosomes do?

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Breaks down waste or recycles waste in the cell.

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How can we tell a bottle is not a living thing?

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It does not have Cells or DNA, doesn't need or use energy, doesn't regulate itself, can't grow or make baby bottles.

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What is the organelle found in onion cells that is often seen in pictures?

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Nucleus.

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In Biology, what is the nucleus usually referred to as?

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The Center / Brain of the Cell.

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What is the function of the nucleus in a cell?

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It contains the cell's genetic material and controls the cell's activities.

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What is the role of mitochondria in cells?

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They produce ATP, the energy currency of the cell.

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What is the difference between plant and animal cells?

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Plant cells have a cell wall and chloroplasts, while animal cells do not.

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What is the function of the cell membrane?

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It regulates what goes in and out of the cell.

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What are organelles?

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Specialized structures within a cell that perform specific functions.