Intro to Cells

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What is a cell?

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The smallest unit of life that can function independently and perform all necessary functions of life.

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What are multicellular organisms?

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Organisms that are made up of more than one cell, such as humans, animals, and plants.

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What are unicellular organisms?

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Organisms that consist of a single cell, such as bacteria and amoebas.

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What is a prokaryotic cell?

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A type of cell that does not have a nucleus or other membrane-bound organelles, typically found in bacteria.

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What is a eukaryotic cell?

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A type of cell that has a nucleus and membrane-bound organelles, found in plants, animals, fungi, and protists.

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What is the function of the cell membrane?

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It acts as a barrier that controls what enters and leaves the cell.

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What is cytoplasm?

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The jelly-like substance within a cell that contains organelles and is where many cellular processes occur.

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What are organelles?

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Specialized structures within a cell that perform specific functions, such as mitochondria and ribosomes.

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What is the nucleus?

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The organelle that contains the cell's genetic material (DNA) and controls the cell's activities.

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What is the role of ribosomes?

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They are responsible for protein synthesis in the cell.