Bio I midterm review

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Who first observed plant cells, specifically cork?

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Hooke

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What is the theory that states all cells come from preexisting cells, all living things are made of cells, and the basic unit and functions of living things is a cell?

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Cell theory

Front

What do ribosomes produce?

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Proteins

Front

Which organelle is responsible for energy production in the cell?

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Mitochondrion

Front

What process do cells use to bring large particles into the cell?

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Endocytosis

Front

What is the basic unit of life?

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Cell

Front

What organelle is responsible for photosynthesis?

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Chloroplast

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What is the function of the Golgi body?

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Modifying, sorting, and packaging proteins and lipids for secretion or delivery to other organelles.

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What is the primary function of the endoplasmic reticulum?

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Synthesis of proteins and lipids.

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What is the role of the cell membrane?

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To protect the cell and regulate what enters and leaves.