Cells Unit Review

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What is a cell membrane?

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A cell membrane is a protective barrier that surrounds the cell, controlling what enters and exits.

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Which types of cells have a cell membrane?

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Both plant and animal cells have a cell membrane.

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What is a protist?

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A protist is a diverse group of eukaryotic microorganisms, which can be unicellular or multicellular.

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Name a type of protist.

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Examples of protists include Paramecium, Amoeba, and Euglena.

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What is NOT a type of protist?

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Spirrilum is not a type of protist; it is a type of bacteria.

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What are the three main shapes of bacteria?

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The three main shapes of bacteria are Coccus (spherical), Bacillus (rod-shaped), and Spirillum (spiral-shaped).

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What is NOT a type of bacteria?

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Euglena is not a type of bacteria; it is a type of protist.

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What is mitosis?

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Mitosis is the process of cell division that results in two identical daughter cells.

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How many steps are in mitosis?

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There are 5 main steps in mitosis: prophase, metaphase, anaphase, telophase, and cytokinesis.

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What is a pseudopod?

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A pseudopod is a temporary projection of a cell used for movement and feeding, commonly found in amoebas.