Cell cycle Nov 20.21 DO NOW

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What is the building block (monomer) of an enzyme?

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Amino acid

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Which organelle is responsible for converting energy in a cell?

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Mitochondria

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Why do cells need to remain small?

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To efficiently obtain nutrients and remove waste products.

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What two processes does the cell membrane model?

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Homeostasis and transport of molecules.

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What do all cells have in common despite differences in size and shape?

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All cells have DNA and a cell membrane.

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What is the function of the cell membrane?

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To protect the cell and regulate what enters and exits.

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What is homeostasis in the context of cells?

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The maintenance of a stable internal environment.

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What is the role of DNA in a cell?

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To store genetic information and guide cell functions.

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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.

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What is the significance of the cell cycle?

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It is the process by which cells grow, replicate, and divide.