Cell Biology: Nucleus Function

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What is identified in both animal and plant cells?

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The nucleus.

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What is the function of the nucleus in both animal and plant cells?

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It controls the activities of the cell.

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In the 1670s, Antony Leeuwenhoek discovered microorganisms in the human mouth. Later these microorganisms were determined to cause dental plaque, which is harmful to teeth. Which of these describes another way microorganisms can be harmful?

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Microorganisms break down meat before it is eaten.

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Students drew sketches of a microorganism and a muscle cell.

How are these two cells different in function?

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The microorganism performs all functions within a single cell, while the muscle cell performs a certain function within an organism.

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A teacher shows her class a drawing of a plant cell. A student states that the function of the cell membrane is to maintain the cell’s shape. The teacher states that this is incorrect. Which description provides the correct function for the cell membrane?

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It controls what enters and leaves the cell.

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Animals are classified into animals with backbones.

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vertebrates

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animals without backbones

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invertebrates

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Vertebrates have a backbone, or spine, that runs the length of their body, and they are sorted into five groups:

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fish, amphibian, reptile, bird, and mammal. Primates and rodents are examples of vertebrates.

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Animals without backbones, known as invertebrates, make up 97% of all animal species.

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insects, spiders, and crabs

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Plants

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organisms that produce (make) their own food