Cells

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What is a cell?

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The basic unit of structure and function in living organisms.

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Who proposed that cells are the basic unit of structure and function in living things?

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Schwann.

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What organelle is responsible for making ribosomes?

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Nucleolus.

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What type of cell is characterized by having a nucleus?

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Eukaryotic.

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What are all living things made up of?

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Cells.

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What is the function of the mitochondria?

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To produce energy (ATP) for the cell.

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What is the role of the cell membrane?

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To protect the cell and regulate what enters and leaves.

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What is the difference between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells?

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Prokaryotic cells do not have a nucleus; eukaryotic cells do.

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What is the function of ribosomes?

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To synthesize proteins.

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What is cytoplasm?

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The jelly-like substance within the cell membrane that contains organelles.