Cells

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What is the basic unit of life?

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The cell is the basic unit of life.

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Which structures are found only in plant cells?

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Chloroplasts, vacuoles, and a cell wall are found only in plant cells.

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What is the function of lysosomes in a cell?

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Lysosomes digest wastes and broken cell parts.

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How many cells are estimated to be in the human body?

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There are approximately 37 trillion cells in the human body.

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What is a ribosome best described as?

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A ribosome is best described as a protein factory.

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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.

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What is the role of the cell membrane?

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The cell membrane controls what enters and exits the cell.

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What is the powerhouse of the cell?

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The mitochondria are known as the powerhouse of the cell.

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What is the function of chloroplasts?

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Chloroplasts are responsible for photosynthesis in plant cells.

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What is the jelly-like substance inside a cell called?

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The jelly-like substance inside a cell is called cytoplasm.