Intro to Cells & Organelles Review

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What is a characteristic of life that describes how living things adapt to their environment?

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All living things adapt to their environment.

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Who discovered and named cells while looking at cork?

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Robert Hooke.

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What is the principle of cell theory that states all cells come from other living cells?

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Rudolf Virchow discovered that all cells come from other living cells.

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What characteristic of life is demonstrated when your body shivers to maintain temperature?

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All living things maintain homeostasis.

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Do prokaryotic cells have a nucleus?

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No, prokaryotic cells do not have a nucleus.

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What is the basic unit of life?

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The cell is the basic unit of life.

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What are organelles?

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

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What is the function 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 role of mitochondria in a cell?

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Mitochondria are known as the powerhouse of the cell, generating energy through respiration.

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What is the function of ribosomes?

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Ribosomes are responsible for protein synthesis.