How Cells Function

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What is osmosis?

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The diffusion of water from a region of high concentration to an area of low concentration.

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What is an example of osmosis in plants?

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The roots of a plant taking up water.

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What is the job of Nucleic Acids?

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To hold instructions for maintenance, growth, and repair of the cell.

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What atoms comprise Proteins?

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Carbon, Hydrogen, Oxygen, Nitrogen.

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What is an example of diffusion?

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Spraying perfume.

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What is diffusion?

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The movement of particles from an area of high concentration to an area of low concentration.

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What is a semipermeable membrane?

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A membrane that allows certain molecules to pass through while blocking others.

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What role do carbohydrates play in cells?

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They provide energy and support for cell structure.

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What are the building blocks of proteins?

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Amino acids.

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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.