Biology Review: Cells, Macromolecules, Cell Transport

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Who discovered 'animalcules' in pond water and dental gunk using a microscope?

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Leeowenhoek

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What are the building blocks of proteins?

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Amino acids

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What is the control center of the cell that contains DNA?

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Nucleus

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What is the jello-like material that fills the space between cell organelles?

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Cytoplasm

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What is a substance that speeds up a chemical reaction called?

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Catalyst

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What is the function of the cell membrane?

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Regulates what enters and leaves the cell.

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What are the four main types of macromolecules?

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Carbohydrates, proteins, lipids, nucleic acids.

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What is the primary function of mitochondria?

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To produce energy (ATP) for the cell.

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What is the role of ribosomes in a cell?

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To synthesize proteins.

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What is osmosis?

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The diffusion of water across a selectively permeable membrane.