RC1-Cell Structure and Function

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What is the role of cellular respiration in the body during an infection?

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Cellular respiration increases to provide the energy needed for the immune response.

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How do weakened viruses help in developing immunity?

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They stimulate the immune system to produce antibodies.

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What is mRNA's function in protein synthesis?

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mRNA provides the information needed to form proteins.

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What is a key difference between viruses and cells?

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Cells reproduce independently, while viruses require a host to reproduce.

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What are prokaryotic cells?

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Prokaryotic cells are simple, single-celled organisms without a nucleus, such as bacteria.

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What are eukaryotic cells?

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Eukaryotic cells are complex cells with a nucleus and organelles, found in plants, animals, and fungi.

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What is the function of antibodies in the immune system?

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Antibodies identify and neutralize foreign objects like bacteria and viruses.

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What is the significance of the cell membrane?

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The cell membrane controls the movement of substances in and out of the cell.

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What is the function of mitochondria?

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Mitochondria are the powerhouses of the cell, generating ATP through cellular respiration.

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What is the difference between active and passive transport?

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Active transport requires energy to move substances against their concentration gradient, while passive transport does not.