All About Those Cells Flashcardizz Challenge

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What is a unicellular organism?

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An organism that consists of a single cell, which performs all life functions.

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What are the basic building blocks of all living organisms?

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Cells.

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Why do humans need many cells to survive?

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Each cell works with other cells to perform all necessary life functions.

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True or False: Every living thing is made up of one or more cells.

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True.

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What organelle is responsible for converting food into energy for the cell?

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Mitochondria.

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What is the function of the cell membrane?

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It protects the cell and regulates what enters and leaves the cell.

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What is cytoplasm?

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The jelly-like substance inside the cell where organelles are suspended.

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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 vacuoles in a cell?

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They store nutrients, waste products, and help maintain turgor pressure.

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What is DNA?

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The molecule that carries the genetic instructions for life.