Cells and Genes Review

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What are traits?

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Traits are characteristics or features of an organism, such as eye color, hair color, and having freckles.

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What is the basic unit of life?

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The basic unit of life is the cell. Every living organism is made up of one or more cells.

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What structures are found in plant cells but not in animal cells?

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Chloroplasts and cell walls are found in plant cells but not in animal cells.

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What organelle produces energy in the cell?

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The mitochondria produce energy in the cell.

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What contains the instructions for what type of cell it needs to be?

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DNA contains the instructions that tell a cell what type it needs to be.

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What is DNA?

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DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid) is the molecule that carries the genetic instructions for life.

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What is a gene?

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A gene is a segment of DNA that contains the instructions for making a specific protein or trait.

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What is the function of the cell membrane?

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The cell membrane controls what enters and exits the cell, providing protection and structure.

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What is the role of vacuoles in plant cells?

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Vacuoles store nutrients, waste products, and help maintain turgor pressure in plant cells.

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What is the difference between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells?

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Prokaryotic cells do not have a nucleus or membrane-bound organelles, while eukaryotic cells do.