Cell Theory / Cell Structure -Function

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What is the genetic material found inside the nucleus of a cell?

Back

DNA

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What is the hydrophilic portion of the cell membrane?

Back

The part of the cell membrane that is attracted to water.

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What are the small structures inside of cells that carry out specific functions called?

Back

Organelles

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What is the process of converting DNA to mRNA called?

Back

Transcription

Front

From where do all cells originate?

Back

Pre-existing cells.

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What is the function of the cell membrane?

Back

To protect the cell and control what enters and leaves.

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What is the jelly-like substance inside a cell called?

Back

Cytoplasm

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What organelle is responsible for energy production in the cell?

Back

Mitochondria

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What is the role of ribosomes in a cell?

Back

To synthesize proteins.

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What structure contains the cell's genetic information?

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Nucleus