Cells Unit Test Study Guide Part 1

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Why do cells go through cell division?

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To grow and repair tissues.

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What does the Cell Theory state?

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1. All living organisms are composed of one or more cells. 2. The cell is the basic unit of life. 3. All cells arise from pre-existing cells.

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True or False: Plants go through cellular respiration 24 hours a day.

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True.

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What is the name of the energy produced in the cell energy cycle?

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ATP (Adenosine Triphosphate).

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What organelle do all eukaryotic cells have that prokaryotic cells do not have?

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Nucleus.

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What is the basic unit of life?

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The cell.

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What is the function of the nucleus in a cell?

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

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What is cellular respiration?

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A process that converts glucose and oxygen into energy (ATP), carbon dioxide, and water.

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What are ribosomes responsible for?

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Ribosomes are responsible for protein synthesis.

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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.