Cells Review

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What is a cell?

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The basic unit of life that makes up all living organisms.

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What are the two main types of cells?

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Prokaryotic cells (without a nucleus) and Eukaryotic cells (with a nucleus).

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What is the function of the cell membrane?

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It controls what goes in and out of the cell.

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Do all living things consist of cells?

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Yes, all living things are made up of cells.

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What is the difference between plant cells and animal cells?

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Plant cells have a cell wall and chloroplasts, while animal cells do not.

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What do we call the jelly-like substance inside a cell?

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Cytoplasm.

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What is the role of mitochondria in a cell?

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They produce energy through cellular respiration.

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What is the function of ribosomes?

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They synthesize proteins.

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What is a tissue?

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A group of similar cells that work together to perform a specific function.

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What is an organ?

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A structure made up of different types of tissues that work together to perform a specific function.