Cell Structure

Front

What is the fundamental concept of biology that states that all living things are composed of cells?

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Cell Theory

Front

What is the basic unit of all forms of life?

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Cell

Front

Which cell organelle converts the chemical energy stored in food into compounds that are more convenient for the cell to use?

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Mitochondria

Front

What is the property of biological membranes that allows some substances to pass across it while others cannot?

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Selectively Permeable

Front

Which cell organelle stores materials such as water, salts, proteins, and carbohydrates?

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Vacuole

Front

What is the function of the cell membrane?

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It protects the cell and regulates what enters and leaves the cell.

Front

What is the role of chloroplasts in plant cells?

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Chloroplasts convert sunlight into chemical energy through photosynthesis.

Front

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.

Front

What is the function of the nucleus in a cell?

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The nucleus contains the cell's genetic material and controls its activities.

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What is the role of ribosomes in a cell?

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Ribosomes are responsible for protein synthesis.