Life Science Review A

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What is the cytoplasm in a cell most like?

Back

Blood

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Who provided the first clue concerning how organisms first arose on Earth?

Back

Miller and Urey

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What is the basic unit of life?

Back

A cell

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What is one of the basic needs of a cell?

Back

Homeostasis

Front

Which of the following is not a characteristic of a living organism?

Back

Need water

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What is homeostasis?

Back

The ability of a cell or organism to maintain a stable internal environment.

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What are organelles?

Back

Specialized structures within a cell that perform specific functions.

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What is the function of the cell membrane?

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To protect the cell and control what enters and leaves.

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What is the role of DNA in a cell?

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To store and transmit genetic information.

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What is the difference between a prokaryotic and eukaryotic cell?

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Prokaryotic cells do not have a nucleus; eukaryotic cells do.