U1 Review - char of life to cells

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What is a stimulus?

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A stimulus is any event or situation that evokes a response from an organism.

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What is found inside a prokaryote?

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Cytoplasm, DNA, and ribosomes are all found inside a prokaryote.

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Prokaryotes are the _________ of all the cells.

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simplest

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What is the basic unit of structure and function in the human body?

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The basic unit of structure and function in the human body is the cell.

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What type of cells are bacteria?

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Bacteria are prokaryotic cells.

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Define prokaryotic cells.

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Prokaryotic cells are simple, single-celled organisms that lack a nucleus and membrane-bound organelles.

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What is the function of ribosomes?

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Ribosomes are responsible for protein synthesis in cells.

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What is cytoplasm?

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Cytoplasm is the jelly-like substance within a cell that contains organelles and is the site of many cellular processes.

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What distinguishes eukaryotic cells from prokaryotic cells?

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Eukaryotic cells have a nucleus and membrane-bound organelles, while prokaryotic cells do not.

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What is the role of DNA in a cell?

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DNA contains the genetic information necessary for the growth, development, and reproduction of organisms.