Cells Review

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What is the basic unit of all living things?

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Cell

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True or False: Animal cells have a cell wall.

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False

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What does passive transport require?

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No energy

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What is diffusion?

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When molecules move from a high concentration to a low concentration.

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What is the term for the ability of the body to maintain a stable internal environment despite changes in external conditions?

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Homeostasis

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What is the function of the cell membrane?

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To protect the cell and control what enters and leaves.

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What is the difference between plant and animal cells?

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Plant cells have a cell wall and chloroplasts; animal cells do not.

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What is osmosis?

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The movement of water molecules through a semi-permeable membrane.

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What are organelles?

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Specialized structures within a cell that perform specific functions.

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What is the role of mitochondria in a cell?

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To produce energy through cellular respiration.