The Building Blocks of Life

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What is the building block of life?

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Cells are the basic units of life that make up all living organisms.

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What are cells considered as in living organisms?

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Cells are considered the basic building blocks of living organisms.

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Why is studying cells crucial?

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Studying cells is crucial to understand life and how living organisms function.

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What is the difference between specialized and general-purpose cells?

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Specialized cells have specific functions, while general-purpose cells can perform various tasks.

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What are specialized cells?

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Specialized cells are cells that have specific functions, such as muscle cells or nerve cells.

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What are general-purpose cells?

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General-purpose cells are cells that can perform a variety of functions and are not specialized.

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What is the function of the nucleus in a cell?

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The nucleus controls the cell's activities and contains the cell's genetic material.

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What is the role of cell membranes?

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Cell membranes protect the cell and regulate what enters and exits the cell.

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What is cytoplasm?

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Cytoplasm is the jelly-like substance inside the cell where organelles are found.

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What are organelles?

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Organelles are specialized structures within a cell that perform specific functions.