Cells

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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 are the two main types of cells?

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Prokaryotic cells (without a nucleus) and eukaryotic cells (with a nucleus).

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What is the function of the cell membrane?

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It protects the cell and controls what enters and exits the cell.

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What is cytoplasm?

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The jelly-like substance inside the cell where organelles are found.

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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 cell activities.

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What is the function of mitochondria?

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They are the powerhouses of the cell, producing energy through cellular respiration.

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What is photosynthesis?

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The process by which plants convert sunlight into energy using chlorophyll.

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What is the role of ribosomes?

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They are responsible for protein synthesis in the cell.

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What is a tissue?

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A group of similar cells that work together to perform a specific function.