Unit 2 Cells Review

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What are the basic units of life?

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Cells

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What are stem cells?

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Undifferentiated cells that can turn into other types of cells.

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What type of solution is a cell in if it is in a hypertonic solution?

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A hypertonic solution has a higher concentration of solutes outside the cell than inside.

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In which direction do molecules move through a semi-permeable membrane in a concentration gradient?

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From the area of higher concentration to the area of lower concentration.

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What type of organisms are bacteria classified as?

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Prokaryotes.

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What is the function of the cell membrane?

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To protect the cell and regulate what enters and exits.

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What is the difference between eukaryotic and prokaryotic cells?

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Eukaryotic cells have a nucleus and membrane-bound organelles, while prokaryotic cells do not.

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What is osmosis?

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The movement of water molecules through a semi-permeable membrane from an area of low solute concentration to an area of high solute concentration.

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What is the role of ribosomes in a cell?

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Ribosomes are responsible for protein synthesis.

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What is the function of mitochondria?

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Mitochondria are the powerhouse of the cell, generating ATP through cellular respiration.