Cell Functions

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What are the three parts of Cell Theory?

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1. All living things are made of cells. 2. The cell is the smallest unit of life. 3. All cells come from pre-existing cells.

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Which of the following is NOT one of the three parts of Cell Theory?

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Cells are too small to see without a microscope.

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What is the basic unit of living things?

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Cells.

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What do chloroplasts contain and what energy do they use to make food?

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Chlorophyll; they use solar energy to make glucose.

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True or False: Cell Theory states that all living things are made up of cells.

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True.

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What is the function of chloroplasts in plant cells?

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Chloroplasts convert solar energy into chemical energy in the form of glucose.

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What is the role of the cell membrane?

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The cell membrane controls what enters and exits the cell.

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What is the difference between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells?

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Prokaryotic cells do not have a nucleus; eukaryotic cells do.

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What is the function of the nucleus in a cell?

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The nucleus stores the cell's genetic material (DNA) and controls cell activities.

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What are organelles?

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Organelles are specialized structures within a cell that perform specific functions.