LIFE SCIENCE REVIEW

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What does the Cell Theory state?

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Cells are the basic unit of structure and organization of organisms.

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In which organelle is the genetic material found?

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Nucleus.

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What is the genotype for a yellow plant if G = green and g = yellow?

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gg.

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Who is credited with naming the cell after observing cork?

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Robert Hooke.

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What organelle is known as the 'powerhouse' of the cell?

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Mitochondria.

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What is the function of the Endoplasmic Reticulum?

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It synthesizes proteins and lipids.

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What is the role of Ribosomes in a cell?

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They are the sites of protein synthesis.

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What is the function of the Golgi Complex?

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It modifies, sorts, and packages proteins and lipids for secretion.

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What is the basic unit of life?

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The cell.

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What is the difference between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells?

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Prokaryotic cells lack a nucleus; eukaryotic cells have a nucleus.