Science Cells

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What are cells?

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They are the smallest unit of life.

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What is the gel-like substance inside of cells called?

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Cytoplasm.

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Which part of the cell is often called 'the brain of the cell'?

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Nucleus.

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What is a rigid layer that lies outside the cell's membrane?

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Cell Wall.

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When many organ systems work together, what do they form?

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Organism.

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What is the function of the nucleus in a cell?

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

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What is the role of the cell membrane?

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It protects the cell and regulates what enters and leaves.

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What are organelles?

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Specialized structures within a cell that perform specific functions.

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What is the function of mitochondria?

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They produce energy for the cell through respiration.

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What is the cytoskeleton?

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A network of fibers that helps maintain the cell's shape and structure.

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