Cells Review [MS-LS1-1]

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What is a cell?

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The basic unit of life that makes up all living organisms.

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What is a unicellular organism?

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An organism that has only one cell.

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What is a multicellular organism?

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An organism that is made up of more than one cell.

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What is the cell theory?

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A fundamental concept in biology that states: 1) All living things are made of cells, 2) Cells are the basic unit of life, 3) All cells come from other cells.

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What is the function of a cell membrane?

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To protect the cell and control what enters and exits the cell.

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What is cytoplasm?

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The jelly-like substance inside a cell that contains organelles.

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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 nucleus?

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The organelle that contains the cell's genetic material (DNA) and controls the cell's activities.

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What is DNA?

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Deoxyribonucleic acid, the molecule that carries the genetic instructions for life.

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What is a prokaryotic cell?

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A type of cell that does not have a nucleus or other membrane-bound organelles.