Cells

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What are unicellular organisms?

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

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What is the smallest unit of an organism?

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Cell.

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What are organelles?

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Structures within cells that perform specific functions, found in all Eukaryotic cells and some Prokaryotic cells.

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What is cytoplasm?

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The gel-like fluid that fills the empty space in all cells.

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What is a cell membrane?

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A protective layer that surrounds a cell or organelle, controlling what enters or leaves.

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What is the function of the nucleus?

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It acts as the control center of the cell, housing the cell's DNA.

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What are prokaryotic cells?

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Cells that do not have a nucleus or other membrane-bound organelles, such as bacteria.

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What are eukaryotic cells?

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Cells that have a nucleus and membrane-bound organelles, such as plant and animal cells.

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What is the role of mitochondria?

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They are the powerhouse of the cell, producing energy through cellular respiration.

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What is the function of chloroplasts?

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They are organelles in plant cells that conduct photosynthesis.

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